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Turn It Up! Powerful F-4 Phantom
Don’t miss this incredible Skymaster 1/7.5-scale F-4 Phantom take to the skies! With a 5-foot, 3-inch wingspan and factory-painted scheme and weathering, this warbird looks battle-ready. Crank up the volume hear the powerful twin Swiwin 80 turbines roar—and with just a 36-pound dry weight, this jet is pure airborne power!
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FAA News: Interactive FRIA Map
Check out Tim McKay as he discusses the exciting news regarding a new dedicated FRIA (FAA Recognized Identification Area) interactive map that’s now live on-line. Remember, if you’re flying an RC model in a FRIA, you don’t need a remote ID system. This is an RC pilot must-watch video!
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Giant Magnus Effect Model
Imagine an airplane that ditches boring old wings for spinning cylinders. Instead of relying on traditional lift, Magnus effect aircraft harness the power of physics, like a baseball curveball but in the sky. As the cylinders spin, they create a pressure difference, literally pulling the plane upward. YouTuber and experimenter ProjectAir tested the Magnus effect […]
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Fly Like a Pro! 7 secrets to flight success
There’s probably no other subject with more varied opinions than how to best set up an airplane. Yet, if you could rank all the different setup methodologies based on results that were obtained within a four- or five-day time period, you’d quickly discover that certain setups promote faster rates of learning and have better results. […]
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Easy DIY Instrument Panels
Whenever someone looks at a model airplane, their eyes are attracted to the cockpit. It seems only natural to expect something interesting inside. Although it may seem daunting to build an instrument panel, when first starting out, keep it simple. You don’t need much of a cockpit interior to make it eye-catching. GETTING STARTED To […]
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