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It was an event which almost wasn’t. For years, the Coachella Valley Radio Control Club in Thermal, California has hosted its annual Jet Jam in February. The specter of quarantine closures in California cast a pall on the 2021 event. Fortunately, that did not happen with the lifting of restrictions just prior to the 18th […]
Coachella Valley Jet Jam
It was an event which almost wasn’t. For years, the Coachella Valley Radio Control Club in Thermal, California has hosted its annual Jet Jam in February. The specter of quarantine closures in California cast a pall on the 2021 event. Fortunately, that did not happen with the lifting of restrictions just prior to the 18th […]
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This unusual RC model of the 1921 airliner is an original design and 1/24-scale. Scott built it for the NorthWest Scale Modeler’s Club display at the Seattle Museum of Flight but plans to fly it when the display is over. The 32-inch-span electric aircraft is covered in Aluminum MicaFilm with homemade graphics. Scott Kruize, Tukwila, […]
Dornier Merkur
This unusual RC model of the 1921 airliner is an original design and 1/24-scale. Scott built it for the NorthWest Scale Modeler’s Club display at the Seattle Museum of Flight but plans to fly it when the display is over. The 32-inch-span electric aircraft is covered in Aluminum MicaFilm with homemade graphics. Scott Kruize, Tukwila, […]
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If you have ever been to an airshow, you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their action-packed routines. When used properly, smoke systems can add a great deal to your flight presentation. Let’s talk about the various methods and techniques you can use for adding a smoke system to your RC plane. This includes the […]
Smoke Systems – Setup tips for trouble-free operation
If you have ever been to an airshow, you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their action-packed routines. When used properly, smoke systems can add a great deal to your flight presentation. Let’s talk about the various methods and techniques you can use for adding a smoke system to your RC plane. This includes the […]
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Occasionally, you come across an attractive, well flown airplane, that keeps showing up at popular RC events. One such aircraft is the eye-catching bright orange Super Stearman owned and flown by our good buddy Curtis Switzer. When Curtis isn’t serving up pizzas at Odyssey Pizza (he now owns the joint) in Cocoa, FL, he has […]
Curtis Switzer’s Super Stearman – Giant-scale biplane with impressive performance
Occasionally, you come across an attractive, well flown airplane, that keeps showing up at popular RC events. One such aircraft is the eye-catching bright orange Super Stearman owned and flown by our good buddy Curtis Switzer. When Curtis isn’t serving up pizzas at Odyssey Pizza (he now owns the joint) in Cocoa, FL, he has […]
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After you’ve learned how to fly and you can easily handle your airplane and fly it straight and level, you’ll soon start looking for more challenges to regain the excitement that you felt in the beginning. Learning the basic of aerobatics is the best way to up the excitement and, while you’re at it, increase […]
Introduction to Aerobatics – Loops Rolls & Combos
After you’ve learned how to fly and you can easily handle your airplane and fly it straight and level, you’ll soon start looking for more challenges to regain the excitement that you felt in the beginning. Learning the basic of aerobatics is the best way to up the excitement and, while you’re at it, increase […]
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Serving as the backbone of allied airpower for 13 nations, the Lockheed Martin F-35 is a cutting-edge, fifth-generation fighter designed to bring enhanced situational awareness, digital data sharing and seamless connectivity to coalition forces, including Italy. The FACO company in Cameri, Italy, is now assembling and constructing F-35 parts, including the wings and the company […]
Sneak Peek! Italian F-35A Lightning II – Bertella Models’ plans-built fighter jet
Serving as the backbone of allied airpower for 13 nations, the Lockheed Martin F-35 is a cutting-edge, fifth-generation fighter designed to bring enhanced situational awareness, digital data sharing and seamless connectivity to coalition forces, including Italy. The FACO company in Cameri, Italy, is now assembling and constructing F-35 parts, including the wings and the company […]
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In the early 1980s, the Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer developed the T-27 Tucano as a basic, two-seat military trainer for the Brazilian Air Force. The trainer airplane was so well received that many other air forces around the world (including the USAF) adopted the Tucano as a turbo-prop trainer and light attack aircraft. Several […]
Juniaer T-27 Tucano – A popular Brazilian turbo-prop trainer
In the early 1980s, the Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer developed the T-27 Tucano as a basic, two-seat military trainer for the Brazilian Air Force. The trainer airplane was so well received that many other air forces around the world (including the USAF) adopted the Tucano as a turbo-prop trainer and light attack aircraft. Several […]
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When you’re ready to apply your chosen aircraft markings, it can be hard to properly position and align the decals. I have found that using the sticky side of office notes works great! Use a sharp pair of scissors, make a ruler out of the sticky side (which contours to most surfaces) and you’re on […]
Decal Alignment
When you’re ready to apply your chosen aircraft markings, it can be hard to properly position and align the decals. I have found that using the sticky side of office notes works great! Use a sharp pair of scissors, make a ruler out of the sticky side (which contours to most surfaces) and you’re on […]
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Originally formed in Germany, the Heli-Professional brand was purchased in 2010 by Alex Kung, who moved it to his home in Switzerland. In 2014 Alex launched his new SoXoS designs, including the 600, 700 and larger 800-sized machines. More recently Heli-Professional has been focusing on its current SoXoS 550, 600 and the all-new 700-size Strike […]
SoXos/Heli-Professional Strike 7 Kit – High-performance 3D machine
Originally formed in Germany, the Heli-Professional brand was purchased in 2010 by Alex Kung, who moved it to his home in Switzerland. In 2014 Alex launched his new SoXoS designs, including the 600, 700 and larger 800-sized machines. More recently Heli-Professional has been focusing on its current SoXoS 550, 600 and the all-new 700-size Strike […]
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Marty converted a Dumas Model Products “stick and tissue” model to RC with a UMX receiver and micro power system. The 17.5-inch-span WW I fighter has 3-channel control and uses a 1S 300mAh LiPo. Marty beefed up the airframe with carbon-fiber rods. He says, “It is a good flier and can perform a sloppy WW […]
Fokker E-III Eindecker
Marty converted a Dumas Model Products “stick and tissue” model to RC with a UMX receiver and micro power system. The 17.5-inch-span WW I fighter has 3-channel control and uses a 1S 300mAh LiPo. Marty beefed up the airframe with carbon-fiber rods. He says, “It is a good flier and can perform a sloppy WW […]
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It is common to use a solder-on threaded coupler when making music-wire pushrods. But it is difficult to work inside the fuselage to get the length correct. I have found that reversing the pushrod, so the threaded coupler is on the outside of the fuselage with the clevis connected to the control surface, makes soldering […]
Soldering Pushrods
It is common to use a solder-on threaded coupler when making music-wire pushrods. But it is difficult to work inside the fuselage to get the length correct. I have found that reversing the pushrod, so the threaded coupler is on the outside of the fuselage with the clevis connected to the control surface, makes soldering […]
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Modelers can always use an extra hand to hold parts that need to be soldered. To solve this issue, I use a small drill press vise as a base and then clamp a pair of long-nose pliers in it. I wrap some rubberbands around the pliers’ handles so it can apply holding pressure to secure […]
Third Hand
Modelers can always use an extra hand to hold parts that need to be soldered. To solve this issue, I use a small drill press vise as a base and then clamp a pair of long-nose pliers in it. I wrap some rubberbands around the pliers’ handles so it can apply holding pressure to secure […]
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Often calling himself “the keeper of RC history,” Nick Ziegler of Moline, Illinois loves his old RC and modeling items. Nick have always been a collector, but had never had a place to show off his collection. Though he has sold off much of his treasures, during the past few years he has started to […]
Nick Ziegler’s RC History Museum – Keeping the past alive
Often calling himself “the keeper of RC history,” Nick Ziegler of Moline, Illinois loves his old RC and modeling items. Nick have always been a collector, but had never had a place to show off his collection. Though he has sold off much of his treasures, during the past few years he has started to […]
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There are some basic radio programming features that all pilots should know to improve their airplane’s performance, and they can be used on any airplane to make flying more enjoyable. When these features are used and programmed correctly, you will experience a faster rate of learning and better results. These programming features are used by […]
Basic Radio Programming – Getting the most out of your transmitter
There are some basic radio programming features that all pilots should know to improve their airplane’s performance, and they can be used on any airplane to make flying more enjoyable. When these features are used and programmed correctly, you will experience a faster rate of learning and better results. These programming features are used by […]
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Hitec RCD RDX2 Pro 260W Hitec’s new dual port AC/DC charger provides 260 watts of power with independent, 130-watt circuits, allowing you to charge two packs simultaneously. Pilots flying larger aircraft and helis that use high capacity 4S-6S packs can rely on the RDX2 Pro to quickly charge 4S and 6S packs up to 9 […]
On the Flightline – New Products
Hitec RCD RDX2 Pro 260W Hitec’s new dual port AC/DC charger provides 260 watts of power with independent, 130-watt circuits, allowing you to charge two packs simultaneously. Pilots flying larger aircraft and helis that use high capacity 4S-6S packs can rely on the RDX2 Pro to quickly charge 4S and 6S packs up to 9 […]
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With so many easy to build and fly trainers and sport planes available today, this is a perfect time to get started. Especially with electric-powered sport airplanes, the amount of bench work is minimal. “Plug and play” model airplanes come out of the box completely ready to fly without any assembly required. For many the […]
Pro Tips for Getting Started in RC – 10 dos and don’ts for success
With so many easy to build and fly trainers and sport planes available today, this is a perfect time to get started. Especially with electric-powered sport airplanes, the amount of bench work is minimal. “Plug and play” model airplanes come out of the box completely ready to fly without any assembly required. For many the […]
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With many gasoline-powered engines, the position of the carburetor requires either a thin flexible cable pushrod to move the throttle arm or the installation of a carburetor adaptor block to reposition the arm so a straight-run pushrod can be used. A much simpler method that produces less play than the cable is to use a […]
Throttle Bellcrank
With many gasoline-powered engines, the position of the carburetor requires either a thin flexible cable pushrod to move the throttle arm or the installation of a carburetor adaptor block to reposition the arm so a straight-run pushrod can be used. A much simpler method that produces less play than the cable is to use a […]
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Jeff’s first fiberglass aircraft, this Illusion is based on the Dave Brown design. Jeff used 0.5ounce cloth and BSI resin to build the fuselage, and Henry Piorun built the wing halves and stabilizer. Jeff painted the finished plane with House of Colors’ Orange Krush. The model is powered by an O.S. .61 4-stroke and has […]
Illusion
Jeff’s first fiberglass aircraft, this Illusion is based on the Dave Brown design. Jeff used 0.5ounce cloth and BSI resin to build the fuselage, and Henry Piorun built the wing halves and stabilizer. Jeff painted the finished plane with House of Colors’ Orange Krush. The model is powered by an O.S. .61 4-stroke and has […]
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To those who still like to build their own models rather than purchase an ARF, a sheet foam profile model offers a lot of flying fun for a relatively small investment in materials, cost and construction time. The sheet foam profile A6M Mitsubishi Zero is a little different in that it utilizes a hot-wire-cut foam […]
Fun-Scale Zero – An easy to build profile WW II warbird
To those who still like to build their own models rather than purchase an ARF, a sheet foam profile model offers a lot of flying fun for a relatively small investment in materials, cost and construction time. The sheet foam profile A6M Mitsubishi Zero is a little different in that it utilizes a hot-wire-cut foam […]
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