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    Jet Central Super Eagle Kero start conversion

    I have Jet Central Super Eagle anyone try to do a conversion to kero using this- http://www.xicoy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=105
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Worked on installing hangers for a few of my planes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    On this Day in Aviation – Happy Birthday Jimmy Doolittle

    Anyone who is interested in aviation knows the name Jimmy Doolittle. A Congressional Metal of Honor recipient, Doolittle was a true American aviation pioneer. James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle was born on this day, December 14, 1896, and became a Reserve officer in the USAAC. Doolittle was...
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    News Frosty Dog Electric, January 7, 2017 Triple Tree Aerodrome, Woodruff, SC

    Triple Tree Aviators would like to invite all RC pilots to come out Saturday January 7, 2017 to fly electric aircraft. Join us for the coldest flying day of the year and bring any type of electric aircraft. Registration is $15. AMA required. Just show up and fly. 72 MHz OK. With all the new RC...
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    Fly the Elevator

    The first 3D maneuver many pilots learn is the “elevator.” During an elevator, the airplane remains fully stalled and drops almost vertically in a flat attitude. Start by pointing the airplane directly into the wind. Cut the throttle and increase upelevator to enter a stall. At the moment the...
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    Reliable Fuel Systems – Keeping your Engine Happy

    Radio control model airplanes rely on two basic systems to fly, the radio system and the power system (excluding gliders). Whether you are relying on a nitro-burning glow engine or a high-octane, gasoline-sipping power plant, if your engine loses its fuel supply, you’ll find yourself in a...
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    4 Reader Tips

    These field and bench tips are all courtesy of MAN readers (the best aircraft modelers around!). Here are a few of our favorites; bet you’ll use at least one! (Have a tip you’d like to share? Send it to MAN@airage.com!) GARAGE STORAGE SPACE When you need more storage space for wings, the...
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    Oops! Best Crashes, Midairs, and Saves

    Unfortunately it happens to even the best pilots and planes: an encounter with terra firma (or another aircraft) that doesn’t quite go as planned. RCScaleAirplanes compiled footage of 2016’s terrible crashes as well as some pretty heroic landing saves in this video. The Corsair saves at 3:40 and...
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    Hitec Energy Propel Combo Packs

    From Hitec: Hitec’s popular Energy Propel Motors are now available in convenient combination packs. With built-in, programmable speed controls and high performance, efficient motors, our Energy Propel line delivers the functionality and space-saving design your multirotor projects require. Each...
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    TechOne DLG-1000 [VIDEO]

    From TechOne Hobby: You don’t need a motor to fly, you just need the DLG-1000 and some open sky. So take it out to the local park for a whole day or just a quick lark. There’s tons of fun in store when you take this glider out to soar. Get yours now, don’t delay, and send them as presents to...
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    TechOne No Gravity Airplane [VIDEO]

    From TechOne Hobby: “What goes up must come down”… until now. The No Gravity is so agile it can perform stunts that seem to defy the laws of physics. Get yours and experience flight without boundaries. Visit TechOneHobby.com See more posts about TechOne Hobby Model Airplane News - The #1...
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    Hawker Sea Hurricane EP-GP Grey Version 1486mm (58″) (ARF)

    From HobbyKing: The Hawker Hurricane is a classic fighter design from the WW2 era of aviation. Overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire the Hurricane proved it’s worth during the battle of France and more notably in the Battle of Britain, shooting down more enemy aircraft than any other type...
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    Best Ways to install Hinging — Avoid Control Surface Binding

    One of the most important tasks to do with any giant scale airplane you build is to install the hinges correctly. This article shows how I did it with my Balsa USA Fokker Triplane, and with this giant scale 33% WW 1 fighter, I wanted everything just right. Let’s check out these hinges and how to...
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    HobbyKing Best Deals

    See the original email in your browser The post HobbyKing Best Deals appeared first on Fly RC Magazine. Continue reading...
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    Multi-Servo Control Surface Setup Made Easy

    With many of today’s giant scale aerobatic aircraft multiple servos are often used to move each flight control surface. Modern computer radios actually have specialized menus to help setup and adjust multi-servo installations, but you can do it the old fashion way as well by using programmable...
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    Awesome Bomber Landings

    Landing a scale warbird can be tricky, especially if it’s a heavy-metal, multi-engine bomber or transport aircraft. In this compilation, the father and son video team of Pete and Dean Coxon highlight some terrific bomber landings they’ve captured at RC events throughout the United Kingdom...
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    Reader Tips & Tricks

    We have the best readers, and we love your unique ways of making building and assembling RC planes easier. Here are a few of our favorites; bet you’ll use at least one! (Have a tip you’d like to share? Send it to MAN@airage.com!) Cutting corners on patch jobs When using MonoKote or UltraCote...
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    Force RC ‘Tis the season: 12 Days of Deals!

    Click for 12 Days of Deals The post Force RC ‘Tis the season: 12 Days of Deals! appeared first on Fly RC Magazine. Continue reading...
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    On this Day in Aviation History — December 7, 1941

    At approximately 7:55 AM (local time), on December 7, 1941, the US Navy was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy, and the US forces were caught completely off guard. 96 ships were stationed at Pearl Harbor, but the Japanese aircraft’s primary targets were the big battleships moored on...
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    New Scale Pilots Figures for the Jet Set

    When it comes to flying scale model aircraft, there’s one basic rule no self respecting scale builder/pilot should ever break… Never fly your plane with an empty cockpit! A scale pilot figure, (or at least a shoulders up pilot bust), is not an optional accessory, it’s a requirement if you are...
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