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    Rocky flies again!

    Bet you can’t watch this video without laughing out loud! Hilarity ensues when an unsuspecting squirrel gets into the cockpit of an RC plane! Thanks to YouTube’s Hobbywars for producing and posting this nicely done piece, complete with terrific “in-air” footage of Rocky in flight. Model...
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    4 Great Tips

    These easy workshop tips are guaranteed to make your modeling time easier. Have a tip of your own? Send it to MAN@airage.com and you might even see it published in the magazine! (And we’ll send you a sweet Model Airplane News baseball cap!) Easy Epoxy Remover Sometimes there is a real need...
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    Your Guide to FPV Antennas

    Welcome to the wonderful world of antennas, its language and culture; to the aperture family (effective and scattering), the lobe family (main, side, back, and grating); to beam widths, directivity, and gain. Antennas are three-dimensional and live in a world of beam area, steradians, square...
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    Build a Custom Battery Tray

    Slide in tray…so easy! Words And Photos By Kevin Siemonsen Basically, this is all that is needed to complete this custom sliding battery tray. I was asked by a fellow RC’er to assemble his 3W Extra 330. Being an accomplished modeler with enough experience that I actually feel old when I...
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    The Great RC Cover-up — Hiding RC Gear in Scale Airplanes

    After spending hundreds of hours, or more, building a giant-scale RC airplane, modelers can easily invest in many more hours adding all the great scale details. The amount of work involved can include just about anything like adding a instrument panel and a pilot figure and seat, or it can...
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    Secure Servo Linkages — Spring-loaded ball-connectors

    When you build a model airplane and install all the linkages required for the various control functions, the strength and quality of these connections greatly affect the life of your airplane. Simple plastic clevises might be OK for your run-of-the-mill foamie park flier, but for a more...
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    Composite North American P-51D MUSTANG 1200mm (47″)

    From HobbyKing: Your RC warbird hanger is not complete until you have a North American P-51 Mustang or Stang in your collection. The best fighter of WW2 had everything a fighter ace wanted, Fast, maneuverable, latest design with long endurance. When the Mustang came into service there was...
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    Rise Vusion FPV Drone Racer Assembly [VIDEO]

    From Rise: FPV adventures await. Click the vid and check out how to assemble the most exciting Rise drone yet. Visit Explore-Rise.com See more posts about Rise Model Airplane News - The #1 resource for RC plane and helicopter enthusiasts featuring news, videos, product releases and tech tips...
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    AXi 5345 HD Sailplane Outrunner Brushless Motors V2

    From Esprit Tech: Take a look at this guy! AXi’s 5345 Heavy Duty Long Shaft motor is great for those large scale sailplane applications. Offered in two different windings. Visit EspritModel.com See more posts about Esprit Tech Model Airplane News - The #1 resource for RC plane and...
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    Sukhoi SU26 20cc 1520mm Aerobatic Sports Plane (ARF)

    From HobbyKing: Coming out of the former Soviet Union, the Sukhoi Su-26 is powered by a single radial reciprocating engine producing up to 430hp, mid-mounted straight wings and lightweight airframe make this maneuverable plane dominate the aerobatic World and European championships in the...
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    Origin Hobby Funter Pusher RR [VIDEO]

    From Hobbico: It’s seriously “fun ter fly!” Firing up and flying this fun foamy is so easy, even beginners can do it. Once you’re in the air, the fun and relaxation are perfect for pilots of any skill level. Visit Hobbico.com See more posts about Hobbico Model Airplane News - The #1 resource...
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    Emcotec PWC4 Power Servo Connector Set

    From Esprit Tech: Emcotec’s revolutionary PWC Heavy Duty servo power connectors ensure an easy, secure, positive snap-click servo connection for multiple servos. Features: Built-in reverse polarity protection Heavy duty locking, vibration safe connection Up to 11A continues current No...
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    Microaces Aero SE5a ‘Heavy Weather’ Kit

    From Microaces: The Microaces Aero SE5a is designed from the ground up and is possibly the most detailed and realistic microscale aircraft of its type. The airframe is designed to take most ultra micro RC equipment found in similar sized RTF aircraft. Double sided printing directly onto foam...
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    BAE Hawk 64mm EDF Jet 750mm EPO With Fan & ESC ARF

    From HobbyKing: What’s not to love about the BAE Hawk? First entering service with the Royal Air Force in 1976, the Hawk has gone on to be the jet trainer of choice for air forces throughout the world and serves as a light attack fighter with many more. The Hawk is also flown by several...
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    Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 30cc ARF 81″ [VIDEO]

    From Hangar 9: The first Hangar 9® Ultra Stick™ ARF revolutionized the Stick genre with innovative design twists that really spiced up performance such as a large, double beveled control surface for 3D flight, extra-large control surfaces and optional quad flaps. Building on the legacy of this...
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    E-flite UMX Waco BL BNF Basic [VIDEO]

    From E-flite: Own a piece of history and get a taste of what the early days of aviation were like with this scale reproduction of the classic Waco biplane. The E-flite® UMX™ Waco BL blends classic style with state-of-the-art features to give you one of the most rewarding flying experiences at...
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    Blade 130 S RTF & BNF With SAFE Technology [VIDEO]

    From Blade: The Blade® 130 S is a powerful, sub-micro sized collective pitch helicopter with SAFE® Technology. Self-stabilization, panic switch and three progressive flight modes give intermediate to advanced pilots the confidence to master 3D flight indoors and out. The 130 S builds on this...
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    Futaba R2001SB Receiver

    From Futaba: Introducing the R2001SB, the smallest, lightest full-range Futaba receiver ever! It weighs only four grams, but it’s an S.Bus powerhouse that’s guaranteed to take your FPV flights to the max. Link it with one of four Futaba S-FHSS radios with multicopter function for unparalleled...
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    Spektrum AS3000 AS3X Flight Stabilization Module

    From Spektrum: The Spektrum™ AS3000 is a new tool for the giant scale pilot to use that easily adds A3SX® stability to their aircraft. Simply plug the AS3000 into one of our Next Generation PowerSafe Receivers Sensor Port* and mount the AS3000 into the airframe. No smart phone or computer is...
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    Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Coming Soon to a Backyard Near You

    The Cessna 172 is considered the most successful light plane ever built. We have a complete Construction article for this icon of civilian aviation in the May issue of MAN and so we wanted to show off a little. Designed by Pat Tritle, this classic Cessna has trike gear and working flaps. And...
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