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  1. Check out Model Airplane News contributor Tim McKay as he unboxes, builds and flies the MinimumRC.com Savannah jet. This tiny electric ducted fan micro jet uses up to four channels of control and weighs just 1.9 ounces!

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  2. This RC Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Eastern Airliner is truly a “jumbo-jet” — coming in with a wingspan of almost 10 feet and a length of more than 11 feet! Check out the action in this great video. Plus, anytime there’s a pushback tug involved, we give the pilot bonus points!

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  3. Jet Power in Germany is one of the biggest RC jet plane events in the world. In this video, we check out some of the biggest, fastest, and most expensive ones from this year’s show! Let us know which one is your favorite.

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  4. As Model Airplane News celebrates its 96-year anniversary, it’s a great time to reflect on some RC history. Countless inventions and developments have propelled the RC airplane hobby to new heights. What RC innovations do you think should make the list?

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  5. Get ready for an exhilarating flight with an XXL RC F-104 Starfighter! This massive RC model based on the iconic Lockheed fighter comes to life with jaw-dropping size and power. With a wingspan of 8 feet and 2 inches and almost 14 feet long, this beast is powered by a JetCat 550 Pro turbine and […]

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