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    Extreme Flight RC 91" Yak 54

    Still in flight testing, but Chris Hinson describes the plane as being, "Very close" in terms of completing it's development. I think it looks great, and as we discussed on the podcast, I'm a fan of the round fuse!
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    Hs-65hb

    One Hitec HS-65HB in good condition. As pictured: $15 shipped, payment via Paypal.
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    Prop Covers

    I got a pair of prop covers from the folks at Tail Dragger RC the other day, and they were so nice I had to write about them! First, here is where you can get them: http://www.taildraggerrc.com/prop-covers-canopy-covers.html Second, what a deal! They're hand made, fit great, and have a nice...
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    Sim sessions!

    Post your Real Flight and Phoenix sim sessions here! When you subscribe to this thread, you can set it for instant email notification, and you'll never miss a session
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    ** The 3DRCForums 38! **

    We're absolutely thrilled to announce the 1st Annual "3DRCForums 38, 3D Showdown!" This competition will occur in conjunction with the New Jersey Fly Low In, July 11-14. (http://www.3drcforums.com/showthread.php?753-3DHS-Fly-Low-In-(East)-July-11-12-13-14-Washington-New-Jersey-6th-Annual)...
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    Should we create an 3D competition in the 50" to 74" Class?

    We've seen some of the discontent lately regarding 3D competitions, specifically a lack of events for smaller aircraft, so we are exploring the interest from our members in a 3D contest. The way we see it, it should be a 100% 3D contest, and judged as such. No points for IMAC sequences, or...
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    HS-8360TH, HS-8370TH and HS-8380TH

    Looks like Hitec is releasing a new line of servos to build upon the sucess of some of the 79xx line. HS-8360TH offering super fast speed, (7.4v - 0.07 / 222 oz-in) HS-8370TH providing fast speed but more torque, (7.4v - 0.10 / 319 oz-in) HS-8380TH delivering plenty of giant scale torque...
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    Four 14x7 Electric Props

    I have four 14x7 Electric props for sale. $30 shipped. 2 are Xoar, 1 new, 1 flown but in excellent condition 2 are Falcon, 1 new in package, one flown but in excellent condition.
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    Pilot RC 35% (106") Extra 260

    Ok... getting one of these babies in a week or two... let the fun begin! Still need to decide on motor and servos... thinking dual HS-7955TGs on the ele, and HS-7950TH on ailerons and rudder, and a 120 EME from taildraggerRC.
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    Discussion mCPX Batteries

    http://www.3drcforums.com/showpost.php?p=16902
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    The 12/14/12 school shooting

    First, I think I can speak for the entirety of the staff here as we all have multiple children; Our hearts and prayers are going out to those affected. I can't imagine not being able to come home to my girls anymore... Along those lines, I wanted to share this quote that is supposedly from...
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    APC 14x8.5, Protek 14x8, Vox 10x5

    I have available an APC 14x8.5, Protek Wood 14x8, and a Vox 10x5 Looking for a 15x8
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    The Snap Turn

    Description of the maneuver content Level of difficulty content Performing the Maneuver content Entering from ______ content Entering from ______ content Steering content Exiting content Common mistakes content Tips content Acknowledgements/References content External Links www.3drcforums.com
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    The Snap Roll

    Description of the maneuver A snap roll is defined as an airplane "stalling" it's wing and rotating around it's CG. The maneuver uses a mix of aileron, rudder, elevator and throttle management. There are two different types of snap rolls. Negative snap rolls which implement negative G on the...
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    The Lomcevak

    Description of the maneuver The Lomcevak can be very difficult to do and it's very similar to the "Crankshaft". It is pretty much a horizontal KE spin! It's very fun! It's a tongue twister too! Example, fast forward to 1:30 Here is what it looks like in a positive spin rather than a negative...
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    The Knife Edge Spin

    Description of the maneuver A Knife Edge spin is a move where the wings are perpendicular to the ground and the air-frame is rotating around them. It is a major wow-factor move that is pretty easy to learn and perform. It is a great trick to add to your repertoire early on in your 3d flying...
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    The Torque Roll

    Description of the maneuver The torque roll is the next step after learning how to do a sustained hover. Instead of using right aileron inputs to fight the torque generated by the prop the pilot allows the plane to rotate with the torque effect. Level of difficulty This move is moderately...
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    The Rolling Harrier

    Description of the maneuver The Rolling Harrier is a stalled 3D maneuver where the aircraft is tracing a horizontal flight path, while continuously rolling, with the axis of the fuselage angled up at 30-60 degrees, usually 45 degrees. The pilot inputs up elevator, rudder, down elevator, rudder...
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    The Rifle Roll

    Description of the maneuver The Rifle Roller usually consists of consecutive full aileron rolling (left or right) down the runway at high speeds. Level of difficulty Advanced Performing the Maneuver This maneuver is fairly simple to achieve, yet hard to perfect and make it look good. The...
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    The Waterfall

    Description of the maneuver The waterfall is a maneuver where the plane pivots 360 degrees in the pitch axes with very little forward motion and altitude gain or loss. Level of difficulty content Performing the Maneuver content Entering from ______ content Entering from ______ content Steering...
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