Designed by champion pilot and world-class aircraft designer, Mike McConville, the new ParkZone Sukhoi SU-29MM features Z-foam construction (carbon fiber reinforced foam composition), a SpektrumAR636 receiver with advanced SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology, E-flite 13g digital micro …
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Esprit Model Jeti Telemetry Sensor MVario2 EX Variometer and F5J-ALES Limiter & Expander
The MVario2 is a system that measures atmospheric pressure and uses the obtained data to calculate the altitude above sea level, airspeed, and the rate of climb or rate of descent. Changes in the overall rate of climb …
Read More »Toledo Show 2014 Competition Models Photo Gallery
The 2014 Weak Signals Show in Toledo, Ohio left spectators in awe, especially when looking at all the fantastic models that were on display for the competition. Please take a look at this photo gallery which pays tribute …
Read More »Flying The Humpty-Bump
I would love to be able to tell you why fully grown adults gave this maneuver the name Humpty-Bump. To tell the truth, I have absolutely no idea. As best as I can tell, it must have something to do with an egg, a wall, and all the king's men. It is also commonly referred to as a Humpty. In its simplest form, the Humpty is a 1/4 loop to a vertical line up, followed by a small half loop to a vertical line down, finishing with a second 1/4 loop back to level.
Read More »SMT Distributing Offers $100 For Trade In Engines
SMT Distributing has a killer offer for you! Trade in any old, complete, running (or not) any-brand engine and receive $100 off the retail price of any Novarossi Engine (2.49cc/.15 or larger)! This is a limited time offer …
Read More »Common Sense RC Magnum Lipo Safe Charging and Storage Bag
These Lipo Safe bags are made from durable fire-resistant materials to help protect a pilot and their belongings in the event of a lipo battery fire. With a secure heavy-duty velcro closure and vents to reduce pressure, Lipo …
Read More »Icare MPJet Super Atom 1.8 Diesel Engine Replica
This engine is replica of the original Super Atom 1.8 engine, designed by Vladimír Hruška of Czechoslovakia. The original Atom 1.8 engine was made in small batches near the end of 1945.The Super Atom 1.8 was derived from …
Read More »Hitec Economy and Premium Helicopter Combo Packs
When it comes to arming their RC helicopters with the very best in servo technology, many pilots depend on Hitec. Hitec has now packaged their high resolution, high response helicopter servos in convenient four packs. This gives heli …
Read More »Thunder Tiger Raptor E700 Power Pack Heli Motor System
No need to experiment with different brushless motor and ESC combinations — the Power Pack delivers the best of both in a single, powerful package. It pairs the performance of an ACE R/C OBL 50/05-50H brushless outrunner motor …
Read More »Flying the Crosswind Landing
As an airline pilot, I get to fly with pilots from every background imaginable—some are civilian trained like myself, and others are military trained pilots who have flown heavy tankers, helicopters, and high performance fighters in their previous …
Read More »New Software Release for Futaba CGY750 Flybarless System
Newly released Version 1.4x software gives owners of the Futaba CGY750 Flybarless System a better way to enjoy top heli performance. The update offers pilots faster, more streamlined options in programming. Both menu terminology and structure have been …
Read More »Heli-Max 230Si Ready-to-Fly Quadcopter
Pilots looking for something bigger than “palm-sized” — but at a lower cost than 350-size machines — now have the perfect option. Like larger models, the ready-to-fly 230Si quad offers more stability, easier visibility, and is better able …
Read More »HRP Teams with FalconSEKIDO to Distribute Hobbywing Products in North America
HRP Distributing is joining forces with FalconSEKIDO to distribute Hobbywing products in the North America. Hobbywing is one of the largest OEM manufacturers in the world, offering a wide variety of high performance electronic components and accessories for …
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