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    Spicing up the Loop with Two Quarter Rolls

    The most advanced indoor competition (F3P-AP-13 class), contains a maneuver that builds on some of the fundamentals of loop variations. Maneuver 7 in this category is a loop with two quarter rolls performed in opposite directions. While this may seem simple, the maneuver is rather complex and...
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    8 QUICK WORKSHOP TIPS

    MAN contributors and readers are a clever bunch, and they’re always coming up with easier, more efficient ways to build and set up airplanes. Here are 8 workshop tips that we think you’ll enjoy using. Have a tip of your own you’d like to share? Send us an email at MAN@airage.com. Simple Pushrod...
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    Dynamite RC LiPo Voltage Checker Warning Alarm

    From Dynamite RC: This is the Dynamite® LiPo Voltage Checker/Warning Alarm. Features: Protects aircraft from unwanted landings and batteries from over-discharging Programmable voltage threshold Ideal for all electric vehicles, boats, and aircraft using LiPo batteries Protects drivers from...
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    E-flite UMX A-10 BL BNF Basic [VIDEO]

    From E-flite: Unlike stealth aircraft that take out enemies anonymously or from a distance, the A-10 Warthog is designed to get up close and personal with its targets. Its mere appearance over the battlefield is enough to send most enemy ground forces running for cover, especially if they’ve...
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    E-flite UMX Cessna 182 BNF Basic [VIDEO]

    From E-flite: Since it began production in 1956, the Cessna 182 has allowed millions of people the world over to claim their share of the sky. At the heart of its popularity are its simple systems and forgiving flight characteristics that make it easy for individuals from all walks of life to...
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    Advanced Aerobatics — Mastering the Rolling Circle

    One of the most challenging and admired maneuvers in all of aerobatics is the rolling circle. As a rule, you can achieve early success learning most maneuvers as long as you first understand the proper control inputs, and hand-eye coordination adds the final touches to perform the maneuver...
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    How to: Make WWI Warbird Lozenge Camouflage Covering

    Tackling this particular aspect of WW I warbirds can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s really not di cult to do, once you understand the system and have relatively good organizational skills and a healthy dose of patience. Let’s start with some history. Before the advent of camouflage, all...
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    Flyzone Rapide Smooth Soaring : Raw Performance [VIDEO]

    From Flyzone: You deserve an aircraft capable of smooth, sedate soaring and extreme sport aerobatics—one that can soothe or thrill purely based on how hard you push the throttle. The Flyzone Rapide delivers. Visit FlyzonePlanes.com See more posts about Flyzone Model Airplane News - The #1...
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    RealFlight X Changes Everything : Spotlight [VIDEO]

    From RealFlight: Experience a breathtaking new world of RC flight. A total refresh of concept, RF-X stands on the shoulders of two decades of RC flight sim experience. For detail, for realism, for beauty, there has never been anything else like it. Experience RF-X today. Visit RealFlight.com See...
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    MAN @ American Airpower Museum — Republic Airport

    This past weekend, the Long Island Sky Hawks RC club held its semi-annual Gala Banquet to celebrate it’s club’s good fortune as being one of the more active clubs in the Northeast. The club has produced a large number of talented scale builders, warbird pilots and top level scale competitors...
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    MaxAmps LiPo 2800 2S 7.4v Fat Shark Battery Upgrade

    From MaxAmps.com: Dramatically increase the battery life on your Fat Shark Headset by upgrading to our MaxAmps 2800mah 2S Fat Shark Battery. Custom made battery tray insert is specifically designed to fit stock battery location making it simple to install. Features: 2800mah capacity 2S 7.4...
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    Workshop Build-Along — Skyraider Part 5 — Starting Fuselage Fuselage

    With most of my projects, I like to start building with the small parts to get warmed up and work my way up. So I start with the tail surfaces and then when they are done, I do the fuselage and then I move to the wing. So with that said, I started getting the fuselage started. Most of Ziroli...
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    Model <b>airplane</b> group takes to the skies

    Of course, they were-remote controlled models, but that didn't stem the crowd's enthusiasm during the 15th annual Hatbox Memorial Giant Scale Fly-In ... Continue reading...
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    Florio Flyer 60 — Build-Along Project — First Flight Video

    Looking for an easy to build kit airplane that’s a blast to fly? Check out the Florio Flyer 60! Wow! what a great conclusion to this winter builder’s project. Our Florio Flyer 60 was one of our most popular postings on the MAN website and I just could not wait for the weather to turn favorable...
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    Trouble Shoot your Gasoline Engines — 11 Tips for Reliable Performance

    OK, so you’ve installed your gasoline engine properly, and made sure that the fuel tank is properly installed and the fuel lines and fuel filter are all hooked up correctly, but you still can’t get any fire in the hole—the engine just won’t start. As a safety note here, we always recommend using...
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    Workshop Build-Along — Skyraider — Building the Rudder

    As with most of Ziroli giant scale warbird designs, the Skyraider’s rudder uses inset plywood hinge tabs that support an internal metal hinge wire that runs the full length of the control surface This setup provides a very smooth friction free pivot action while retaining the scale...
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    Workshop Build-Along — Douglas Skyraider Part 3 — Tail Feathers

    Well, it has been a busy summer and flying season and with the weather getting cooler and the days shorter, I thought I’d get back into the workshop and make some more sawdust with the Douglas Skyraider project. As a reminder, I am building a 15% reduced version of the popular 100-inch Ziroli...
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    Help out a Friend of mine!

    Kidney transplant fund for Robin ! Click the link to help out- https://www.gofundme.com/2h2ty9zg
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    New Classifieds

    I'm working on a new classifieds section check it out - http://www.giantscalenews.com/pages/classifieds/ Old http://www.giantscalenews.com/categories/classifieds.88/
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    Hold onto your InterLink-X Controller!!! The new RealFlight is here! X changes everything!

    Full features, flawless physics, and total control RealFlight has more than ever before. The supreme physics which have always drawn pilots to RealFlight are back and further improved with upgraded graphics, driven by UNIGINE. Fly through a world detailed down to the last blade of grass, and do...
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