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    Exterior Details: Dummy Control Linkages

    There’s an old saying that says “scale models are really never finished, you just stop adding details to them”! Each modeler has to decide for himself when enough is enough. For me, I enjoy adding medium easy to see details to the top surfaces of the wings and control surfaces and in particular...
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    EDGETRA EP – SIG’s new 3D Hybrid

    A New Hybrid is Born! SIG MFG. is known for quality kits and ARF’s with classic designs like the Four Star and the Rascal. This fall they announced a new ARF that brings SIG back into the aerobatic world and leaps them into the 3D arena. Because SIG did not want to put out just another version...
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    O.S. Engine Limited Edition Gold 105HZ-R Heli Engine

    From O.S. Engine: Limited Edition – Only 200 in the world! O.S. Engines truly are the gold-standard for RC models and we’re proving it with this special, 80th anniversary, gold edition engine! This special, super-limited edition 105HZ-R brings you the same 3D power as the original but with a...
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    MAN Flightline Flicks — Near Perfect T-33 Shooting Star — Video Interview

    This Blast from the Past comes from the Top Gun event at Paradise Field in Lakeland, FL. Featuring longtime MAN contributor Rich Uravitch interviewing builder Graeme Mears and aircraft pilot and owner Ali Machinchy with their impressive T-33 Shooting Star. Their turbine powered jet is built from...
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    Secrets from the Pros

    Often we get emails and letters asking for advice on subjects such as flying, building and adjusting engines. We asked some of our regular contributors for their professional RC tips and hints for success. Enjoy! WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO RANGE-CHECK A 2.4GHZ RADIO? ¶Mike Greenshields, Global...
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    The Cobra Roll — Five Easy Steps to Master this Impressive Move

    As you become more proficient in your aerobatic ability, you will naturally begin to combine elements of different maneuvers into a single aerobatic maneuver or sequence. One such maneuver, found in the 2015 Academy of Model Aeronautics Precision Aerobatic Advanced program, is the Cobra Roll...
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    The Lomcevak: Perfect the Classic Manuever

    As aerobatic RC pilots develop their skills, it’s natural to try different control inputs while flying. And quite often new aerobatic maneuvers are discovered by pushing the envelope. The classic Lomcevak is a tumbling maneuver where the aircraft’s tail rotates in front of the engine throughout...
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    Castle Creations BEC 2.0 Voltage Regulators

    From Castle Creations: From the trusted manufacturer of BECs comes the next generation of voltage regulators. Designed and assembled in the USA1, Castle Creations’ CC BEC 2.0 gives users higher voltage ranges in two unique packages. For pilots there is a smaller, lightweight (0.7 oz.) design...
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    Reader Tips

    LEAD KEEPERS While finishing a new cabin airplane and while putting in the aileron and flap Y-harness leads, I stumbled onto an idea that works pretty well. When the leads are disconnected from the wings, I use the little plastic tabs that keep plastic bread bags closed and clip them over the...
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    Dornier DO-27 STOL 46 Size EP-GP Military Version (ARF)

    From HobbyKing: The Dornier Do-27 was the first mass-produced aeroplane by the Germans after WW2, with over 600 manufactured in many different variations for different operators. Designed for short take-off and landings (STOL) it had a large wing area, light wing loading and robust taildragger...
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    Microaces Fokker DVII Sieben Schwaben Limited Edition Kit

    From Microaces: Available to order until 10th December 2016 Only available for a short period of time, and limited to a small production run (250 units) a Microaces Limited Edition kit provides a very exclusive aircraft with an incredibly unique livery. An opportunity to own, build and fly...
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    Event: A Gathering of Eagles

    The legacy of “A Gathering Of Eagles” continues! This was the 10th year of the “Dino DiGiorgio Memorial Warbird Rally” honoring Dino DiGiorgio Sr. Dino Sr. started the World Miniature Warbird Association back in 1979 wanting all warbirds, regardless of size, method of power and construction to...
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    Workshop Build-Along — Douglas Skyraider Part 10 — Installing Retracts

    As we continue with the wing construction, a major part of the build is installing the retractable landing gear properly. Unlike an ARF where the gear would more or less drop right into place, with a plans built airplane, like the Ziroli Skyraider, you have to install the plywood support ribs...
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    Wanted 4 Cylinder engine. DA-DLE- 3W

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    Let’s give thanks!

    As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, our thoughts naturally turn to those items we couldn’t live without. Here’s a top 10 list of things of what the editors and contributors of Model Airplane News and Electric Flight appreciate. Almost-ready-to-fly planes. Building is fun, but you’ve...
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    Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

    Happy thanksgiving guys and thank you for your support!
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    Warbird Landings Done Right!

    You know the feeling: a beautiful RC warbird comes in for a landing and everyone in the crowd holds their breath as the wheels touch once, maybe twice, and the plane slows to a halt. Our friends across the pond, videographers Pete and Dean Coxon, attend dozens of RC events in the UK throughout...
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    Tactic FPV Wrist Monitor With 5.8GHz Rx

    From Tactic: Just secure the small, lightweight monitor to your wrist. Then you’re ready to enjoy live video streaming from the FPV Wrist Monitor’s built-in 5.8GHz receiver to the 2-inch LCD screen. Change channels, and bands with the press of a button. With 32 channels, the Wrist Monitor can...
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    Dromida Voyager “Build” [VIDEO]

    From Hobbico: Insert the batteries. Fly the plane. It doesn’t get much more instant than that! Once you have your fully-loaded Dromida Voyager, you are literally seconds away from flight! Visit Hobbico.com See more posts about Hobbico Model Airplane News - The #1 resource for RC plane and...
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    Workshop Build-Along — Douglas Skyraider Part 9 — Wing Construction

    So now that we have come to a natural breakaway point with the fuselage, it’s a good time to begin the wing construction. Eventually we will return to the fuselage for the firewall and engine installation, but for now, lets work with some ribs. After cleaning up all the debris from the...
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