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    The Flat Spin to a Blender — Master this move in 4 easy steps

    Uniting upright and inverted spins is a great way to liven up your aerobatic routine. Let’s build on this type of maneuver and take it one step further. Advanced aerobatic pilots are always looking for combinations of elements that, together form new and innovative aerobatic moves. Years ago...
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    Super-Scale Super Sabre

    This incredibly detailed, 1/3-scale F-86 is the handiwork of the United Kingdom’s Phil Noel of Pinnacle Aviation (and rumor has it that the plane will be competing in Top Gun this year!). Modeled after a Super Sabre used in the German air force around 1958, this model started life as a Tomahawk...
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    Fan Fold Foam Stand- Off Scale P-38

    YIPPEE! By Glenn Smith Jr, Bentprop Hobby Shop, ggsmithjr@gmail.com SPECS MODEL TYPE: Fan Fold Foam SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate WING SPAN: 54 in. (1372mm) LENGTH: 48 in. (1219mm) WEIGHT: 2 lbs. 15 oz (1332g) AUW MOTORS: (2) AX 2850Q 750Kv PROPS: (2) 3-blade FMS 9×6 counter rotation ESC: (2)...
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    Home-made Scale Goggles — Vacuum-forming Made Easy.

    A classis and useful workshop tip for scale modelers is making home-made vacuum formed plastic parts. For many, Vac-forming is an advanced modeling technique, and it is excellent for duplicating all sorts of scale accessories. These can include small panels, dashboards, fairings, engine...
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    Road to Top Gun — Eduardo Esteves and his F-16 Falcon

    Eduardo Esteves has been a Top Gun competitor for many years, and as a smooth, and consistent flyer, he has won many awards for his amazing aircraft. This yeare Eduardo is going to be flying an aircraft in the form of a 1/6-scale BVM Plug & Play F-16. Competing in the X-Class, Eduardo is...
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    E-flite Commander mPd 1.4m BNF Basic & PNP [VIDEO]

    From E-flite: Classic lines and modern influences come together perfectly in the Commander mPd 1.4m park flyer. Pilots of almost any skill level will instantly fall in love with its wide flight envelope and abundance of power. Assembly is fast and easy, too. The Commander mPd™ is the result of...
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    Warbirds Over the Rockies

    AN EPIC GATHERING! Story And Photos By Sean Curry A nice action shot of Brian O’Meara’s new F-104. Ali Machinchy had the honor of piloting the model on its maiden flights before handing the sticks over to Brian. Arguably the most picturesque Warbird Rally in the country, Warbirds Over The...
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    Comp Arf Pitts build thread

    Just started my build on my Pitts. All futaba he servos, Moki 300. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Watts Over Owatonna

    An electric event in more ways than one! By Glenn Mitchell Photos By Carla Mills & Glenn Mitchell I had been thinking of attending WATTS for a few years and everything lined up nicely this year so off to Minnesota I went. I only fly electric aircraft, so this was an event that was perfect for...
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    E-Flite Commander mPd

    A new sport flyer from E-Flite the Commander mPd combines the talents of two aviation designers one from the RC world and the other from full scale aircraft design. The mix of the two bring a great flying and great looking sport classic. Distinctive Design David Payne and Mirco Pecorari...
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    A new way of using a hobby knife & other tips!

    Is there a building step that always gives you trouble? Have you wondered whether there’s a better way to accomplish a particular modeling task? If so, perhaps one of these 10 helpful workshop hints will help you solve the problem or simply lead you in the right direction. You might have heard...
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    Double Fun: Two Giant B-17s Put On a Show

    Across the pond, Large Model Association president Dave Johnson puts on a show with his Ken McCormick and their giant B-17s. As videographer team Tbobborap1 notes, “The boys flew the models with great skill in the strong winds at the LMA model aircraft show at the Yorkshire Air Museum in York...
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    The Vusion House Racer is Here!

    Turn your house upside down! Zip, flip and fly through every room of your home with the Vusion House Racer! Turn pillows and furniture into an instant obstacle course. Use the FPV video camera to shoot awesome footage. With the Vusion House Racer, the possibilities are endless. Open the box...
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    SafeTech Parachute Drone Rescue System [VIDEO]

    From Esprit Tech: Opale Introduces Groundbreaking Parachute Rescue Technology with two models available based on the size of your drone. ST60: Weight Range of up to 7lbs (3.2kg) Ejection Tube : 92mm x 60mm Weight : 6 oz. (170g) Parachute Area : 1 sg.m Parachute Fabric : 32g/sg.m with Silicone...
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    Landing Made Easy – Establishing the Optimal Approach Speed

    There are a handful of mistakes that nearly all recreational RC pilots make that stem from not having a plan before flying. This article is aimed at addressing the two bad habits that probably lead to more damage during landings than any others. Indeed, most pilots will immediately experience...
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    Road to Top Gun — Alessio Mauro Pisu and his Fw 190 Butcher Bird

    With almost three years of work going into their amazing project, Alessio Mauro Pisu, from Sardinia, an Italian island on the center of Mediterranean Sea, and his dad Alessio Pisu, have produced this Focke Wulf 190 from a Meister Scale design enlarged about 22%. It has 126 inches of wing span...
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    Choosing and Setting up your first 3D Plane

    Words Josh Bernstein Photos By Jon R. Barnes Skies are blue, winds are low so let’s jump right in and look at some important characteristics of an appropriate, first 3D aerobatic plane: DURABILITY A pilot committed to learning 3D aerobatics must accept that crashing (often repeatedly) is...
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    Intel’s Shooting Star drones lit up the sky during Super Bowl 51.

    In a choreographed aerial light show to kick-off the performance of Lady Gaga’s half-time show, Intel’s Shooting Star drones lit up the sky during the Super Bowl. An Intel Shooting Star drones fleet lights up the sky in an American Flag formation during the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI...
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    Vusion House Racer [VIDEO]

    From Hobbico: The Vusion House Racer turns your house into a thrill-a-minute drone obstacle course. Let your friends bring the snacks, drinks and playlists. When you bring the Vusion House Racer, you bring the party. Visit Hobbico.com See more posts about Hobbico Model Airplane News - The #1...
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    DLE Engine Repair [VIDEO]

    From Hobbico: Maximize the power and run life on your DLE Engine with proper maintenance and quick fixes on worn out parts. We show you how! Visit Hobbico.com See more posts about Hobbico Model Airplane News - The #1 resource for RC plane and helicopter enthusiasts featuring news, videos...
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