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  1. Xpress

    Xpress does a BANSHEE build...

    So I picked one of these up at the 2016 AMA Expo this past weekend, could not pass it up. I will try and be as detailed as possible in my build to give the lesser experienced builders a bit of a boost in their build. Some notes about the airplane: -Covering is immaculate out of the box...
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    Aerobeez "BANSHEE" 91" Slick build

    I saw it in person at the AMA Expo and refused to leave without one. It's so freaking cool looking!! This is a list of the equipment I am going to use. Need to purchase most of it, some of it I have on hand already. Guidance by the fabulous Hitec Aurora 9X -Desert Aircraft DA70, x1 -Falcon...
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    FAA Announces their rules for radio controlled aircraft

    Here is the main points: Registration is required for: small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approx. 25 kilograms). Under this rule, any owner of a small UAS who has previously operated an unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model...
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    2015 Lodi Huckfest

    We're just about ready to kick off the 2015 Lodi Huckfest!!! Today was mostly getting all setup and testing out the air so I don't have very many pictures, but I have our very own Ms. Ashlie on site with me and with her camera ready to blow up the threads with hot airplane pics!! She has some...
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    Pilot RC owners thread

    Almost surprised we don't have one of these. Come on, I know you guys got them!! My 107" Yak 54, powered by DA120 and all Hitec equipment. Has the huge ailerons.
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    SOLD! AR IM22 intellimatch servo matcher

    I bought this thing on a whim for some reason but realized I don't need it. Brand new in the package, I only removed the header card to open it up and pull it out, I haven't even powered it up yet. Includes all of the extensions, bind plug, hook and lock material, and instructions. $90 to your...
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    Post your servo, receiver, and battery setups

    Interesting discussion in another thread about our electronics setups. Being that Hitec is limited to 9 channels, we have to use certain workarounds with 100cc+ airplanes in order to make our setups work properly without having to resort to using power or servo expansion components. Interested...
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    2015 Lodi huck!!!

    Borrowed from another site: I'm going this year, have time planned off and am even going to bring along some Hitec goodies to give away! Anybody else going???
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    2015 Lodi Huck

    I scheduled the time off to go this year, and am going to try and bring some Hitec swag and bling to giveaway :too-cool: It's going to be October 1-4 at the Kingdon Airpark in Lodi CA. I'm heading up on Wednesday September 30th from as far down south as you can go before the Tacos get authentic...
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    Mini How-To Proper LiPo battery disposal thread

    Hi all! I figured I would make a little writeup on the proper and safe disposal of a damaged or dated LiPo battery. But first, let me clear some confusion here: Salt Water Method: This method has been passed around for a long time, ever since the first lipo packs hit the market for hobby...
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    Parallel Charging Pros and Cons

    Got my new Thunder Power LIGHTNING series 55C 6s 5000 pack in yesterday, can't wait to go out and get this sucker in the airplane, see what it can do... If this thing performs awesome I'm going to get more of them. Will be real nice being able to charge them at 12C!!!!!!!!!!!!! May need a...
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    Aerobeez Slick 70 PRO

    What, nobody here likes a good mini-giant airplane???? :eek::oblong: I've had mine for months, since January time frame. Finally ran into some time and cash and finished it up last week and flew it on sunday. Holy carp this thing is just a bucket of fun!! Anybody else have one??? Most...
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    The Merge

    Well guys looks like The Merge has happened! Extreme Flight is now partnering with 3D Hobby Shop. AND they're introducing a new line of sport, scale, and speed airplanes to go with all of the awesome offerings both Extreme Flight and 3D Hobby Shop have!! Discuss!!
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    The rumors are TRUE!!

    Extreme Flight and 3D Hobby Shop have MERGED!! They just made the announcement this morning at Joe Nall. There are videos on the other sites if one wishes to watch the official announcement. I'm sure Sleepy is getting coverage himself too! Discuss!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    The post your setups thread

    A lot of newbies have been emerging all over the place lately, especially with big airplanes. Why not setup a thread to give them some guidance on what people use? Real simple, just post the electronics that are in your airplane. I'll go first: Extreme Flight 88" Yak 54 Electric -Hitec...
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    CA SB271- BAN all RC at schools!

    http://www.legtrack.com/bill.html?bill=201520160SB271 Seriously?? I know who I'm voting out next time around...
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    CA senator proposes SB271- BAN RC at schools!

    Hey guys... I know there's a handful of us from the wonderful state of California so I thought I would bring this to your attention: http://www.legtrack.com/bill.html?bill=201520160SB271 There is one local club to me that is well within 1000 feet of a school, I personally fly foamies at a...
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    Servo Arms

    So everybody uses servo arms right? Right?? :confused??: So what kind of servo arms do you use? -Stock cheapie plastic -Heavy duty plastic -Aluminum -Other (explain)
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    RIP Spock

    Well guys looks like Leonard Nimoy passed away this morning. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-spock-of-star-trek-dies-at-83.html
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    SOLD! Precision Aerobatics XR-52 LPU San Diego area

    I have a brand new, never flown PA XR-52. No problems with the airplane at all, just tired of dealing with the company and no longer wish to own one of their products. Airplane is mostly assembled, control horns and cowl have not been mounted. I have an iPA package (sans servos) coming in the...
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