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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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    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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    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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    Carl Bachhuber’s 1935 Baby Clipper — The inside story of his 1/5-scale Sikorsky S-43 flying...

    For many years, expert giant-scale model designer, builder, and pilot Carl Bachhuber of Mayville, WI, is famous for his amazing multi-engine, giant-scale RC airplanes. There is hardly a famous airliner or military bomber and transport that Carl hasn’t successfully built and flown. And for the...
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    Hobbico Mini Digital Tachometer

    From Hobbico: Hobbico’s Mini Digital Tachometer provides accurate readings of dynamic and peak RPM. The results are displayed on an easy-to-view backlit LCD screen. Simply aim the tach at the prop to assist in optimizing your power system. Compact in size, the Mini Digital Tachometer takes up...
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    Mastering the tailslide

    A typical tailslide begins from upright level flight parallel to the runway. The pilot then applies throttle and performs a 1/4 loop to enter a vertical up-line. After the vertical line is established, the pilot gradually pulls the throttle back to idle. The aircraft will slow down and...
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    Magnetic Cowl Attachment

    Neodymium magnets are members of the rare earth family and made from a combination of iron, boron and of course, neodymium. They were developed by General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals in the early 1980s and are the strongest permanent magnets to date. These magnets are truly amazing. Their...
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    8 Great Shop Tips

    We have a better idea than fighting the crowd at the mall this holiday weekend … spend some time in your workshop! To help with that, here are eight workshop tips that we hope will make your life easier. KEEP CANOPY BOLTS FROM BACKING OUT Use this method to help hold onto canopies. Take an...
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    DC-24 Controller Carbon Colors

    Tired of a plain old transmitter? Spruce it up with our line of Carbon Color DC-24 transmitters. Choose from Steel Blue, Burnt Orange, Red Wine, or the traditional Titanium with a Carbon Fiber Face plate. For more more information see the links...
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    Castle Creations Upgrade for 50mm EDF Jets!

    EDF jet loving pilots who like to go fast don’t always have to spend an arm and a leg to do so. Sky Angel has been producing a series of foam composition 50mm jets for several years. Aircraft modeled include the T-45 Goshawk, L-39 Albatros, F-16 Falcon and F-18 Hornet. The stock 50mm EDF power...
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    Introducing a New Lever Gear Toolcard

    Be Prepared… Everywhere. The Lever Gear Toolcard™ packs 40 functions into a beautifully crafted, credit card-sized multitool. Whether tucked away in your wallet or on display as a money clip, it’s always with you so you can get things done. Watch the video below to see the Toolcard™ in action...
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