Turn It Up! Best Sounding RC Aircraft
Looks aren’t everything when it comes to RC model aircraft. Crank your speakers for this one and check out this compilation video of great-sounding RC planes.
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Giant-Scale C-160 – With Pushback RC Truck!
If you’ve ever seen an RC plane getting a tow at the field, then you know how it makes the entire flightline smile. Check out this beautiful, giant-scale C-160 getting a pushback by an RC Mercedes truck at an event in Germany late last year. Enjoy the show!
Giant Globemaster takes flight!
We have followed the progress of the giant C-17 Globemaster built for super celeb Tyler Perry. It looks like they got her airborne with a flawless maiden flight. The video includes onboard as well as ground based video, enjoy!
A Not-So-Surprise Attack!
In one of the least surprising attacks of all time, this RC Eagle gets attacked by a real eagle. Eagles are strongly territorial and will engage in battles to protect their turf, so we have say this RC eagle had it coming! In fairness to the pilot, he was just flying his ornithopter around and […]
LET’S TALK GIANT SCALE — Radial Engine Upgrade
When I built a Hangar 9 DHC-2 Beaver, I wanted to add the realism of a Saito three-cylinder radial engine (saito-engines.info). This four-stroke engine not only offers a beautiful engine sound but also adds the benefit of clean and more economical fuel consumption. Installing the Saito radial engine requires a new setup for the fuel-tank […]
How To: Easy Control Linkages
Model Airplane News contributor Tim McKay is back in the workshop with another how-to video. Here, Tim goes through two easy methods to connect control linkages for your RC airplane.
Remote ID Update
Model Airplane News contributor and YouTuber Tim McKay is back with another update on Remote ID. As responsible RC pilots, it’s important to keep up-to-date on the latest government regulations and news around this (very) hot topic. Check it out!
Next level scale heli!
This gorgeous 1/3 scale Bell 206 Jet Ranger flown Heiko Fischer that features a 10 foot rotor span and Jakodofsky turbine engine. Enjoy!
Super STOL
This 240cc model of the Zlin Z-37 crop-duster is a showstopper! Built by John Greenfield from the Airworld kit, the 141-inch-span model is powered by a Valach five-cylinder engine. John writes, “The Cmelak looked like a good candidate, a bit unusual in design, which I like, but with a robust undercarriage and easy to assemble […]
Flying off Water Made Easy
With 70% of the earth covered with water, shouldn’t we have a similar percentage of RC model float planes? Well, maybe that’s too much to ask for but if have never given it a try, you’re really missing out. And with suitable open flying sites becoming more difficult to find, flying from public waterways is […]
Easy “Milk Jug” Hinges
Model Airplane News contributor Tim McKay is back with another easy and effective RC tip: making hinges from milk jugs! Not only is this hinging method long-lasting and certainly cost-effective, it’s eco-friendly. eco-friendly, it’s long-lasting and certainly cost-effective.
Getting started advice from the masters!
GETTING STARTED IN RC — Expert advice for everyone! Whether you’re a first-time flier or an RC veteran who wants to expand your horizons, trying something new can be intimidating. For this feature, we took readers’ “beginner” questions on everything from choosing a radio to getting into giant scale and asked our contributors to share […]
