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Start the holiday season off right with our annual compilation of RC aircraft, flightline gear, and workshop tools. From traditional builders’ kits to cutting-edge jets, you’ll find something for every RC modeler on your holiday gift list here. And remember, treating yourself is encouraged—especially during the holidays! Flight Model 76″ VOTEC 322 Flight Model’s impressive […]
Holiday Wish List – The season’s must-have Planes & Gear
Start the holiday season off right with our annual compilation of RC aircraft, flightline gear, and workshop tools. From traditional builders’ kits to cutting-edge jets, you’ll find something for every RC modeler on your holiday gift list here. And remember, treating yourself is encouraged—especially during the holidays! Flight Model 76″ VOTEC 322 Flight Model’s impressive […]
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Jouster Steve Betts, Jacksonville, Florida Built from AMA plans, this high-performance sailplane has a 122-inch wingspan with an SD7032 airfoil modified at the tips. Steve hot-wired the three-piece wing at home and vacuum-bagged it with West Systems epoxy and 1/16 balsa. The center section has a built-up spar from plywood and carbon fiber to handle […]
Pilot Projects – December 2023
Jouster Steve Betts, Jacksonville, Florida Built from AMA plans, this high-performance sailplane has a 122-inch wingspan with an SD7032 airfoil modified at the tips. Steve hot-wired the three-piece wing at home and vacuum-bagged it with West Systems epoxy and 1/16 balsa. The center section has a built-up spar from plywood and carbon fiber to handle […]
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In the ever-evolving world of technology, few companies can claim to have thrived for half a century and emerged stronger and more innovative than ever. One such company is Hitec RCD, a true titan in the world of RC, as it proudly celebrates its golden jubilee. Hitec RCD has turned 50, and its journey from […]
Half a Century of Excellence – Hitec RCD celebrates 50 years of innovation
In the ever-evolving world of technology, few companies can claim to have thrived for half a century and emerged stronger and more innovative than ever. One such company is Hitec RCD, a true titan in the world of RC, as it proudly celebrates its golden jubilee. Hitec RCD has turned 50, and its journey from […]
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Canopy Painting Whenever I don’t want to deal with pilots and cockpits, I just spray-paint the clear canopies. Popular colors seem to be black, gray, silver and light blue. Trim and fit your canopy to your plane. Tape it on and drill holes for the mounting screws. Remove it and mask off the outside of […]
HOBBY HACKS – December 2023
Canopy Painting Whenever I don’t want to deal with pilots and cockpits, I just spray-paint the clear canopies. Popular colors seem to be black, gray, silver and light blue. Trim and fit your canopy to your plane. Tape it on and drill holes for the mounting screws. Remove it and mask off the outside of […]
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Introduced in 1956, the 182 has been produced in a number of variants, including a version with retractable landing gear, and is the second-most popular Cessna model still in production after the 172. Let’s take a look at the Seagull Models Pearl Blue PNP version of this iconic airframe! AT A GLANCE Model: Cessna Turbo […]
Seagull Models Cessna Turbo Skylane 182 – A great-flying, civilian aircraft that’s a breeze to assemble
Introduced in 1956, the 182 has been produced in a number of variants, including a version with retractable landing gear, and is the second-most popular Cessna model still in production after the 172. Let’s take a look at the Seagull Models Pearl Blue PNP version of this iconic airframe! AT A GLANCE Model: Cessna Turbo […]
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We featured William “Bill” Jackson’s re-finished F-86 Sabre Jet in Pilot Projects a few months back, and the jet looked so amazing we had to know more details on how he achieved this “next level” look. Bill is located in Wooster, Ohio and is a retired network engineer who started flying RC in 1984, so he’s been at it for a while. A little context is in order to set the stage for the absolutely amazing job he’s done on the F-86. The Sabre Jet is a 120mm foam EDF ARF model from HSD Jets USA. The high-density foam is […]
F-86 Super Sabre – Foam jet to scale masterpiece!
We featured William “Bill” Jackson’s re-finished F-86 Sabre Jet in Pilot Projects a few months back, and the jet looked so amazing we had to know more details on how he achieved this “next level” look. Bill is located in Wooster, Ohio and is a retired network engineer who started flying RC in 1984, so he’s been at it for a while. A little context is in order to set the stage for the absolutely amazing job he’s done on the F-86. The Sabre Jet is a 120mm foam EDF ARF model from HSD Jets USA. The high-density foam is […]
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The original KR-21 is a beautiful Golden Age airplane with a radial engine. The Kreider-Reisner KR-21 series began in 1928 as a two-seat parasol monoplane. Later, the KR-21B was developed as a biplane trainer that was easy to fly for beginners but was also aerobatic in the hands of a more experienced pilot. This Dare […]
Brodak/Dare Fairchild KR-21 – Build a classic bipe that’s perfect for scale flying
The original KR-21 is a beautiful Golden Age airplane with a radial engine. The Kreider-Reisner KR-21 series began in 1928 as a two-seat parasol monoplane. Later, the KR-21B was developed as a biplane trainer that was easy to fly for beginners but was also aerobatic in the hands of a more experienced pilot. This Dare […]
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During the tumultuous era of World War I, the German Albatros D.Va soared into the aviation scene. With its powerful Mercedes D.III engine, the Albatros played a pivotal role in shaping air combat during the war. Pedro Sanchez’s 1/3-scale D.V Albatros is a stunning RC reproduction that honors the daring and innovation of early aviation. Model Airplane News: How did you get started in radio control and building scale airplanes? Pedro Sanchez: I started this hobby about 23 years ago. One day while driving I saw models hanging from the ceiling in a hobby shop store. I walked into the […]
1/3-Scale German Albatros D.Va – Pedro Sanchez on keeping WW I aviation alive
During the tumultuous era of World War I, the German Albatros D.Va soared into the aviation scene. With its powerful Mercedes D.III engine, the Albatros played a pivotal role in shaping air combat during the war. Pedro Sanchez’s 1/3-scale D.V Albatros is a stunning RC reproduction that honors the daring and innovation of early aviation. Model Airplane News: How did you get started in radio control and building scale airplanes? Pedro Sanchez: I started this hobby about 23 years ago. One day while driving I saw models hanging from the ceiling in a hobby shop store. I walked into the […]
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If you’re a warbird lover like me, then there’s no better RC event to attend than the annual Warbirds over Delaware (WOD) meet in Bear, Delaware. Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the 2023 event was again hosted by the Delaware RC Club and all the heavy metal action takes a full four days. The event kicks […]
Warbirds Over Delaware – 31 years of military aircraft magic
If you’re a warbird lover like me, then there’s no better RC event to attend than the annual Warbirds over Delaware (WOD) meet in Bear, Delaware. Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the 2023 event was again hosted by the Delaware RC Club and all the heavy metal action takes a full four days. The event kicks […]
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In the world of RC aircraft, there’s always a thrill in witnessing the grandest and most impressive models take to the skies. And the new XXL F-14 by Skymaster has already made a resounding entrance as one of the largest RC jets we’ve ever seen—and without a doubt, the most massive RC F-14 yet! Piloted […]
Super-Sized! – World’s Largest RC F-14
In the world of RC aircraft, there’s always a thrill in witnessing the grandest and most impressive models take to the skies. And the new XXL F-14 by Skymaster has already made a resounding entrance as one of the largest RC jets we’ve ever seen—and without a doubt, the most massive RC F-14 yet! Piloted […]
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The Sukhoi Su-27 is a twin-engine fighter that was designed to counter the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat and the Air Force F-15 Eagle. Code named “Flanker,” it combines a heavy ordnance load, high performance, and an advanced avionics suite. FMS introduced two versions of the model, which are really the same aircraft with different color […]
FMS Twin 70mm EDF Su-27 – High-performance Russian EDF jet
The Sukhoi Su-27 is a twin-engine fighter that was designed to counter the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat and the Air Force F-15 Eagle. Code named “Flanker,” it combines a heavy ordnance load, high performance, and an advanced avionics suite. FMS introduced two versions of the model, which are really the same aircraft with different color […]
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