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Subsonic Planes Fast Jet Power System Review
Subsonic Planes Fast Jet Power System Review new!
By Ralph Squillace
Flying an electric pusher prop jet is a blast. Trying to figure out which power components offer the best performance without being overloaded is not. Subsonic Planes to the rescue; they've already done the figuring for you with a lightweight yet powerful matched setup!

(Added: Jul 23, 2010, Hits: 3080, Comments: 24, Rating: n/a)
TopModel Minus Slope Plane Review
TopModel Minus Slope Plane Review
By George Voss
If you are looking for a great flying slope plane that'll fit in the tightest of spaces, even the back of a Smart Car, The TopModels Minus is the model for you!

(Added: Jun 27, 2010, Hits: 3061, Comments: 6, Rating: n/a)
Hitec Aurora 9 Channel 2.4GHz Radio System Review
Hitec Aurora 9 Channel 2.4GHz Radio System Review
By Mike Llewellyn
Budget priced, but feature-rich! Hitec makes its mark in the 2.4GHz realm with the revolutionary Aurora 9.

(Added: Jun 22, 2010, Hits: 13389, Comments: 241, Rating: n/a)
Handlaunch Masters Class 2 DVD Review
Handlaunch Masters Class 2 DVD Review
By George Voss
Handlaunch Masters Class 2, Competition Edition is RCA’s latest DVD and as it states, it’s all about competition!

(Added: May 28, 2010, Hits: 1248, Comments: 2, Rating: n/a)
GWS 2.4GHz Parkflyer Radio System Review
GWS 2.4GHz Parkflyer Radio System Review
By Michael Heer
An early look at the new GWS 2.4GHz PARKFLYER radio system with limited range!

(Added: May 26, 2010, Hits: 5845, Comments: 34, Rating: 1.0)
Hobbico LiFeSource 6.6V 1100mAh 10C Receiver Battery
Hobbico LiFeSource 6.6V 1100mAh 10C Receiver Battery
By Mike Llewellyn
Hobbico has just released an exciting new receiver battery to the market. This new 2s pack is 6.6 nominal volts and has 1100mAh in capacity. The LiFeSource battery is a light-weight, high-output receiver pack used to replace standard five-cell NiCD or NiMh packs.

(Added: May 19, 2010, Hits: 4643, Comments: 44, Rating: n/a)
JR X9503 2.4GHz Transmitter with Spektrum's DSM2® Technology Review
JR X9503 2.4GHz Transmitter with Spektrum's DSM2® Technology Review
By Jon R. Barnes
Revision 3.0 of JRs quintessentially popular X9303 appears on the scene as the JR X9503. We take a fresh look at this thrice updated favorite.

(Added: Apr 19, 2010, Hits: 11219, Comments: 89, Rating: 1.0)
Phoenix Ice 75 Brushless ESC from Castle Creation Review
Phoenix Ice 75 Brushless ESC from Castle Creation Review
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer covers the features of the new Phoenix Ice 75 brushless speed controller with high power switching BEC and built-in data logging.

(Added: Apr 07, 2010, Hits: 4924, Comments: 20, Rating: 1.0)
OK Hobby Infinite Motors Review
OK Hobby Infinite Motors Review
By Mike Llewellyn
OK Hobby has released a new line of brushless motors, the Infinite Series. These new motors perform very well, include a step up in hardware, are priced right and have performed well in flight.

(Added: Mar 30, 2010, Hits: 5969, Comments: 48, Rating: n/a)
Radio Carbon Arts Handlaunch Tech Lab DVD Review
Radio Carbon Arts Handlaunch Tech Lab DVD Review
By George Voss
Paul Naton has been hard at it creating a companion DVD to the "Hand Launch Masters 1" DVD. George Voss reviews the new "Hand Launch Tech Lab" DVD and learns some new things along the way.

(Added: Mar 11, 2010, Hits: 2506, Comments: 0, Rating: n/a)
Subsonic's Motrolfly Plug and Play Power System: Motor, Controller & Battery Review
Subsonic's Motrolfly Plug and Play Power System: Motor, Controller & Battery Review
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer reviews the Motrolfly Plug and Play power system from Subsonic. No soldering required! Simple as 1,2,3!

(Added: Feb 25, 2010, Hits: 5237, Comments: 24, Rating: 5.0)
Multiplex Merlin Electric Powered Sailplane Review
Multiplex Merlin Electric Powered Sailplane Review
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer assembles his Merlin in the back of a van and shares the experience. He found it to be a quick build and a very very fun sailplane to fly that he can easily take with him where ever he goes.

(Added: Feb 15, 2010, Hits: 10760, Comments: 73, Rating: n/a)
2ICRC XPO 6 Channel Wireless Buddy-Box Review
2ICRC XPO 6 Channel Wireless Buddy-Box Review
By Arron Bates
A little thinking outside the box and a dose of innovation has produced a device that brings some very handy changes to a very old idea.

(Added: Feb 13, 2010, Hits: 3161, Comments: 12, Rating: n/a)
Arizona Electric Festival 2010
Arizona Electric Festival 2010
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer shares some of the fun and some of the planes from this year's Arizona Electric Festival!

(Added: Feb 11, 2010, Hits: 6887, Comments: 10, Rating: n/a)
Phoenix Pro R/C Simulator 2.5 Review
Phoenix Pro R/C Simulator 2.5 Review
By Don Shields
Whether it be EDFs, gliders, helicopters, float planes, trainers, or just plain old armchair flying you enjoy, the Phoenix R/C flight simulator has got it for you!

(Added: Feb 09, 2010, Hits: 15417, Comments: 121, Rating: n/a)
Matte Varnish: Making Shiny Plastic Covering Look More Like Fabric Covering
Matte Varnish: Making Shiny Plastic Covering Look More Like Fabric Covering
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer shows how Liquitex Matte Varnish can make a plane with shinny shrink coloring look more realistic. He claims: "It's so simple even I can do it like a pro."

(Added: Jan 12, 2010, Hits: 4658, Comments: 20, Rating: 1.0)
Assembly of a PVC Airplane Storage Rack with Video
Assembly of a PVC Airplane Storage Rack with Video
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer made a Gumby-inspired (stop action) 1 minute movie of the Assembly of a PVC airplane rack for his car and tells how he made a larger rack for his garage.

(Added: Jan 12, 2010, Hits: 11614, Comments: 65, Rating: n/a)
ICARE SAILPLANES R/C Imports Let Model Flash-Electro 4.5m Review
ICARE SAILPLANES R/C Imports Let Model Flash-Electro 4.5m Review
By Martin Pilko
Martin Pilko reviews the Let Model Flash-Electro 4.5m glider for ICARE SAILPLANES.

(Added: Jan 11, 2010, Hits: 3726, Comments: 6, Rating: n/a)
Converting from JR XP9303 FM to JR X9303 2.4 GHz Without Reprogramming
Converting from JR XP9303 FM to JR X9303 2.4 GHz Without Reprogramming
By Michael Heer
Michael Heer converted his Heer Force from FM to 2.4 GHz and shares how he avoided reprogramming for his sailplanes with the JR XP9303 and X9303 systems and other tips he learned in making the conversion.

(Added: Dec 01, 2009, Hits: 7438, Comments: 55, Rating: n/a)
Radio Carbon Art Handlaunch Master Class 1 DVD Review
Radio Carbon Art Handlaunch Master Class 1 DVD Review
By George Voss
George Voss explores the latest "How To" DVD from Radio Carbon Art on hand or discus-launch gliders, featuring Bruce Davidson!

(Added: Nov 19, 2009, Hits: 2532, Comments: 2, Rating: n/a)