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Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer
The Tru-Spin Prop Balancer (#499) from Du-Bro Products is a great shop accessory that every RC modeler and pilot must have. With RC airplanes, vibration is the enemy and whether you are an electric, glow or gas airplane pilot, balancing your prop is a must. A balanced prop reduces the wear and tear on your […]
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Regardless of the brand, utilizing your radio’s built-in programming helps you fly easier with better control precision of your airplane. Intended for new and intermediate fliers, this article highlights three basic features you need to understand: dual rates, exponential, and program mixing. Getting Started First of all, when holding your radio during your flight, it’s […]
Understand Your Radio: Getting the most out of your transmitter
Regardless of the brand, utilizing your radio’s built-in programming helps you fly easier with better control precision of your airplane. Intended for new and intermediate fliers, this article highlights three basic features you need to understand: dual rates, exponential, and program mixing. Getting Started First of all, when holding your radio during your flight, it’s […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
If you have ever been to an RC airshow, then you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their flight routines. When used properly, smoke systems can add a great deal to your flight presentation. The uniqueness it gives to specific segments of your flight routine will increase their appeal and pizzazz to both the spectators […]
Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump
If you have ever been to an RC airshow, then you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their flight routines. When used properly, smoke systems can add a great deal to your flight presentation. The uniqueness it gives to specific segments of your flight routine will increase their appeal and pizzazz to both the spectators […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
One of our good RC flying buddies Brian Perkins recently enjoyed a very successful test flight of his highly modified Fokker Dr.I Triplane that started off as the Balsa USA kit. Highly detailed with an amazing amount of craftsmanship, Brian’s Triplane also has a one of kind scale, detail—a spinning dummy rotary engine. Completely scratch […]
Brian Perkins’s Triplane Success
One of our good RC flying buddies Brian Perkins recently enjoyed a very successful test flight of his highly modified Fokker Dr.I Triplane that started off as the Balsa USA kit. Highly detailed with an amazing amount of craftsmanship, Brian’s Triplane also has a one of kind scale, detail—a spinning dummy rotary engine. Completely scratch […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Even though the Hawker Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Supermarine Spitfire, it is lesser known. It was built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. as its first monoplane design and incorporated retractable landing gear and an enclosed cockpit. The previous generation biplane can be seen in the aircraft’s lines and construction techniques. Although it […]
Legend Hobby Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane .60
Even though the Hawker Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Supermarine Spitfire, it is lesser known. It was built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. as its first monoplane design and incorporated retractable landing gear and an enclosed cockpit. The previous generation biplane can be seen in the aircraft’s lines and construction techniques. Although it […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Every RC model helicopter pilot started somewhere, and no matter what your experience level, there is always something new and exciting to learn. Piloting a heli can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but without proper training and knowledge, it can be very frustrating (and expensive). Of all RC activities, helis have the […]
Getting Started with Helicopters: 10 pro tips you need to know
Every RC model helicopter pilot started somewhere, and no matter what your experience level, there is always something new and exciting to learn. Piloting a heli can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but without proper training and knowledge, it can be very frustrating (and expensive). Of all RC activities, helis have the […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
When it comes to the scale aircraft we see at RC competition events, there is always a back story. One aircraft that we’ve noticed over the years is the work of Sean Curry of Lakeland, FL in the form of his impressive Hawker Tempest. We caught up with Sean, who works closely with his father […]
Sean Curry’s Hawker Tempest: The backstory of a Top Gun Contender
When it comes to the scale aircraft we see at RC competition events, there is always a back story. One aircraft that we’ve noticed over the years is the work of Sean Curry of Lakeland, FL in the form of his impressive Hawker Tempest. We caught up with Sean, who works closely with his father […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
When you build a realistic giant-scale model of a specific full-size aircraft, you have many options to consider. You must not only select various RC equipment to promote redundant and safe operation, but you also have to decide on the level of detail fidelity you want to achieve. For example, do you want to simply […]
Redundant power-supply options
When you build a realistic giant-scale model of a specific full-size aircraft, you have many options to consider. You must not only select various RC equipment to promote redundant and safe operation, but you also have to decide on the level of detail fidelity you want to achieve. For example, do you want to simply […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
BB Tools Classic Cutters Designed to cleanly cut stranded cable, these wire cutters leave no frayed ends. Classic Cutters easily cut safety wire as well as piano wire and are zinc-plated for rust protection. Cutter 001 ($16) can cut stranded wire up to 3/32 in. diameter, music wire up to 5/64 in. diameter, and piano […]
25 for $25 (or less!) Our favorite field & bench tools & accessories
BB Tools Classic Cutters Designed to cleanly cut stranded cable, these wire cutters leave no frayed ends. Classic Cutters easily cut safety wire as well as piano wire and are zinc-plated for rust protection. Cutter 001 ($16) can cut stranded wire up to 3/32 in. diameter, music wire up to 5/64 in. diameter, and piano […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
In the early years of air racing Benny Howard was among the more active and successful names in the sport. Howard was responsible for several very successful designs in the late ’20s and early ’30s. Among the best known of the early Howard designs were the Pete, Mike, Ike, and later, the DGA-6, Mr. Mulligan. […]
Howard DGA-5 “Ike”: Golden Age Miss Chevrolet Racer
In the early years of air racing Benny Howard was among the more active and successful names in the sport. Howard was responsible for several very successful designs in the late ’20s and early ’30s. Among the best known of the early Howard designs were the Pete, Mike, Ike, and later, the DGA-6, Mr. Mulligan. […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Last summer I flew noon demos at several RC events and was alarmed by how many pilots struggled with or lost control of their models during simple turns, leading therefore to additional difficulties trying to line up with the runway, handling wind, etc. As one who diagnoses pilots’ flying skills for a living, it was […]
Pro Pilot Turning Tips: The keys to flying smooth consistent moves every time
Last summer I flew noon demos at several RC events and was alarmed by how many pilots struggled with or lost control of their models during simple turns, leading therefore to additional difficulties trying to line up with the runway, handling wind, etc. As one who diagnoses pilots’ flying skills for a living, it was […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart
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Feature Articles
Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer( 10 ) /
Brian Perkins’s Triplane Success( 10 ) /
Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump( 10 ) /
25 for $25 (or less!) Our favorite field & bench tools & accessories( 10 ) /
Howard DGA-5 ( 10 ) /
Legend Hobby Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane .60( 10 ) /
Understand Your Radio: Getting the most out of your transmitter( 10 ) /
Getting Started with Helicopters: 10 pro tips you need to know( 10 ) /
Pro Pilot Turning Tips: The keys to flying smooth, consistent moves every time( 10 ) /
Sean Curry’s Hawker Tempest: The backstory of a Top Gun Contender( 10 ) /
Redundant power-supply options( 10 ) /
October 2020 Issue
$7.99 $7.99 - Add to cartON THE COVERSean Curry's Hawker Tempest is built from Vailly Aviation plans and has been a top contender at the Top Gun Scale Invitational. Get the inside scoop on this giant-scale warbird in this month's Gallery.
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