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  1. The Club House

    1. Giant Scale News

      Giant Scale News section.
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      Latest: Spektrum DX-20 Recall Info tailskid, Dec 9, 2018

    2. GSN Contests

      Giant Scale News Contest section.
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      Latest: Covering Contest/Pilot 40% 122" Extra 330SC BalsaDust, Jan 22, 2018

    3. New Member Introductions

      Welcome to the site, please take a minute to introduce yourself.
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      Latest: Hello from Bayview Idaho! acerc, Mar 26, 2019

    4. GSN Web Site News

      Latest news regarding the operation of GSN website.
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      Latest: Making a few Changes acerc, Apr 22, 2017

    5. Beginners' Lounge

      Just getting started? C'mon in and get your feet wet here.
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      Latest: First larger plane Jetpainter, Oct 4, 2018

    6. Product Reviews

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      Latest: PRODUCT REVIEW - TitanRC Battery Bands sailr, Dec 17, 2018

    7. Polls

      Please post your polls here only.
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      Latest: How many members use Tapatak during the day? dhal22, Feb 5, 2017

    8. AMA and FAA Discussions

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      Latest: Registration of UAS tailskid, Jan 2, 2018

  2. Giant / Scale Planes

    1. Giant / Scale RC General Discussions

      Go ahead and post it here.
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      Latest: What the postman brought AKNick, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:18 PM

    2. Giant / Scale Scratch and Kit Build Threads

      IMAC, Jets, 3D, Scale, Sport, Sailplanes, Pylon Racing, etc., they're all here
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      Latest: RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build TonyHallo, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    3. Giant / Scale ARF Build Threads

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      Latest: X cub making progress AKNick, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:24 AM

    4. Jets

      Airframes, tuning, fuel and electric systems, etc.
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      Latest: HobbyKing 1.2 Sky Sword EDF jet converted to turbine power tyor, Mar 5, 2019

    5. VTOL Aircraft

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      Latest: XK X420 VTOL Fighter (better but strangely cheaper than the X520) dominicm, Mar 4, 2019

    6. R/C Videos and Pictures

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      Latest: Scratch built HU-16 Albatross Flying Boat (5m wingspan) Thomas tetrault, Apr 6, 2019

    7. Free Airplane Plane Plans

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      Latest: Source for scale drawings Larry B, Sep 25, 2016

    8. How To- 3D Flying and Aerobatics Flying

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      Latest: The Knife Edge Spin natelivliv, Apr 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM

    9. Covering and Painting

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      Latest: Glassing and Painting techniques Snoopy1, Jan 12, 2018

    10. FPV Airplanes

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      Latest: NEW HobbyKing BIXLER 3 Cheap Trainer/FPV platform dominicm, Dec 7, 2017

  3. Major Events

    1. Other Events

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      Latest: Tucson Aerobatic Shootout October 17-21, 2018 garlandk, Jun 3, 2018

    2. XFC

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      Latest: Sunday Coverage Jetpainter, Jun 13, 2016

    3. Hobbico Efest

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      Latest: Hobbico eFest — February 15 & 16, 2014 pawnshopmike, Aug 7, 2016

    4. SEFF

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      Latest: Anyone Going to SEFF bigblueswope, Mar 19, 2015

    5. Jet Events

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      Latest: Anyone Going to Kentucky Jets? GSNadmin, Jul 8, 2017

    6. Joe Nall Week

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      Latest: Joe Nall 2018, CANCELLED! Snoopy1, May 19, 2018

  4. Events, Contests, Meet-ups, Etc.

    1. GSN Event Coverage

      We were there and we have the pics to prove it!
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      Latest: Can you believe this guy? Ben Testington, Mar 13, 2018

    2. Search Events In Your Area

    3. Member Event Coverage

      Were you at an awesome event? Post the pictures and tell the story!
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      Latest: 4th Annual 3D Bash Sept 7th-10th Kennett Missouri amstd7, Mar 21, 2017

    4. Events, Contests, Swap Meets

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      Latest: Vintage Pattern fly in dhal22, Feb 17, 2019

  5. Electric Power

    1. General Discussion - Electrics

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      Latest: electric for pilot 42% edge 540 Krzy4RC, Aug 23, 2017

    2. Foamies

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      Latest: Durafly Brewster F2A Buffalo dominicm, Mar 5, 2019

    3. Indoor Pattern/F3P

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      Latest: Paper plane with RC Arthur89777, Nov 19, 2016

    4. Electric Motors, ESC's, Batteries, and Chargers

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      Latest: Favorite connectors 2walla, Apr 18, 2018

  6. Giant / Scale Soaring

    1. Soaring General Discussions

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      Latest: Pulsar gliders Bhughes, Oct 20, 2015

    2. Aero-Tow, Slope, Thermal, Dynamic, GPS Speed, Etc.

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      Latest: Mission B.C. Aerotow Gene Cope, Aug 25, 2015

    3. Giant Motor-Gliders

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      Latest: what is a motor glider? Judge, Dec 21, 2015

    4. Giant Tow Planes

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      Latest: 50 cc Pilatus witchfingers, Dec 7, 2015

    5. Glider, Sailplane, Motor-Glider Build Threads

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      Latest: Anyone building GSNadmin, Aug 1, 2016

  7. Scale Flying

    1. Scale Civillian and WarBirds

      Airframes, set-up, tuning, build tips, etc.
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      Latest: Official Lanier 1/3 Scale Laser 200 Owners' Thread Bartman, May 14, 2018

    2. Full Scale Discussions

      Full scale aircraft documentation, nice examples, questions, etc.
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      Latest: Proton! The latest Pitts Model 12 Pistolera, Mar 16, 2019

    3. Scale Modeling Videos

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      Latest: Giant scale Bede-8 and Beercraft 'Honey Bee' sailr, Nov 18, 2017

  8. IMAC

    1. IMAC>>>Aircraft, Techniques, Equipment, etc.

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      Latest: New Pilot for my Carden Pro 124 Pistolera, Oct 27, 2018

    2. IMAC Event Promotions

      Please post your contest announcements here!
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      Latest: Next up in SC Region, Baxter 2nd Annual IMAC contest thurmma, Jul 26, 2017

  9. Technology

    1. Aerodynamics

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      Latest: Stabilizer Design Discussion. Arthur89777, Nov 16, 2016

    2. CAD /CNC Forum

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      Latest: What Cam software you using? MikeJM, Sep 16, 2018

    3. 3D Printing

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      Latest: 3D Printing General Discussion Jetpainter, Nov 8, 2018

    4. Flight Simulators

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      Latest: Realflight 7.5 - Using a microphone with flight recordings bob_nj, Mar 31, 2019

  10. Engines, Motors, And Turbines

    1. Gas Engines

      Gassers, four stroke, two stroke, if it's fueled then this is the place to discuss it.
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      Latest: DA120 running rich? dhal22, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    2. Turbines Engines

      A lot to learn to do it right!
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      Latest: Jet Central Super Eagle Kero start conversion why_fly_high, Dec 16, 2016

    3. Electric Ducted Fans

      Another way to get the job done.
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      Latest: What is the best EDF fan? Bunky.F.Knuckle, Aug 4, 2016

  11. Radios, Telemetry, Electronics, Etc.

    1. RC Radio Systems

      It wouldn't be RC without an RC....
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      Latest: Taranis Discussion Thread John Vesper, Mar 7, 2019

    2. Onboard Electronics

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      Latest: Spark switch dhal22, Apr 1, 2019

    3. Radio Programming Questions

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      Latest: Help needed mixing a switch and a rotary knob. acerc, Apr 26, 2017

    4. Batteries / Chargers / Power Supplies

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      Latest: Onboard On/Off Switches Raven, Apr 3, 2019

    5. Telemetry, Sensors, Data Logging, Etc.

      New systems for monitoring and recording systems performance while you fly!
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      Latest: Futaba/FRsky telemetry dhal22, Oct 8, 2017

    6. Airplane Gyro Systems

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      Latest: Potenza question 49dimes, Jun 23, 2018

  12. Everything Else

    1. Field Gear, Camping Equipment, and Trailers

      The RC community uses more camping gear than most actual campers. So share your reviews, opinions and thoughts!
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      Latest: Finally got a trailer... crawford45, Jul 13, 2017

    2. R/C Helicopters and Drones

      We know some of you are closet Shank Boners... so chat away!
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      Latest: FLIGHT TEST: DJI / RYSE TELLO Drone (with 720P HD/5MP cam) 49dimes, Jun 1, 2018

    3. R.I.P. (Rest In Pieces) Ol' Plank.

      Yard Sale your Ol' Plank? Plow it straight in? We wanna See it!
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      Latest: Perfect Spitfire flight until the landing pawnshopmike, Mar 13, 2019

    4. Off Topic Threads

      Please don't make us regret putting this here!
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      Latest: What beer ya drinking tonight? Alky6, Apr 22, 2019 at 12:48 PM

    5. Website Links

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      Latest: MicroStar dhal22, Aug 26, 2016

  13. Vendors

    1. Manufacturer's Announcements and Discussions

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      Latest: BlOWOUT DEALS Now - 04/12 ~ ServoCity ServoCity, Apr 11, 2019

    2. Aerobeez.com

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      Latest: NEW AEROBEEZ 78" Slick 540!!! ferincr, Jun 8, 2017

    3. AJ-Aircraft.com

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      Latest: AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread AKNick, Mar 31, 2019

    4. Desert Aircraft

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      Latest: DA-35 tailskid, Apr 10, 2018

    5. ExtremeFlight/3DHS

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      Latest: 71" AJ Slick Building, Flying, and Questions AKNick, Sep 20, 2016

    6. Jeti: Radios and Telemetry Systems

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      Latest: Flying with a Jeti Radio shout out Wacobipe, May 20, 2017

    7. JR Americas

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      Latest: X bus HELP PLEASE Joe Hunt, Mar 21, 2016

    8. JTEC Radiowave

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      Latest: President's and AMA expo sale jtec/radiowave, Feb 16, 2017

    9. Planebender Products

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      Latest: Butt kickin' set up Flyingjon, Jan 21, 2016

    10. RedwingRC.com

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      Latest: Wild Wednesday 50% storewide to 14th! AKNick, Apr 14, 2017

    11. SupaTim's NorthWestRC.com

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      Latest: 3DHS Extreme Flight Slick 580 60" Build and review cam4569, May 13, 2016

    12. TwistedHobbys.com

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      Latest: Twisted Hobbys - 12% OFF - Thanksgiving Day Sale Rolling.Circle, Nov 23, 2017

    13. Other Manufacturers

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      Latest: Ultra Micro AS3X P-51D Review Hai Two, Oct 15, 2016

  14. GSN Website Support

    1. Site Tutorials, Requests, Bug Reports, etc.

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      Latest: Tapatalk AKNick, Oct 13, 2018

    2. Testing Forum

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