Model Airplane News
Bavarian Demon - Cortex 3-Axis Flight Stabilization System with USB
A not-so-well-kept secret of many competitive scale and jet RC pilots, the Bavarian Demon Cortex is like an electronic way to turn off the wind! Distributed by Chief Aircraft, the Demon Cortex 3-axis Stabilization System with USB costs $289.
3 min |
December 2020
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Why Pilots Must Demonstrate Risk Management
The story behind the airman certification standards
3 min |
December 2020
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Webinars, Cherry Bombs and Flying Schools
Confidence is a drug. Use it only as prescribed.
5 min |
December 2020
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Moment of Decision
Rejected takeoff, reconsidered
7 min |
December 2020
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The Question
Lists of one
5 min |
December 2020
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SURPRISE YOURSELF
UPSET TRAINING TO PREPARE PILOTS FOR THE UNEXPECTED
10+ min |
December 2020
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Getting Started
Do you remember that first day?
4 min |
December 2020
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Diamond DA20-C1 and DA50 RG
The latest in singles from the Austrian OEM
2 min |
December 2020
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Celera 500L
Fact or fiction?
5 min |
December 2020
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ANGLE OF ATTACK
CAN AOA GAUGES HELP PREVENT LOSS-OF-CONTROL ACCIDENTS?
7 min |
December 2020
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A Stroke of Bad Luck
The attitude indicator chose the worst moment to fail.
6 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
P-47 - This WW II warbird will make you an ace!
The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most iconic pursuit planes of WW II. Nicknamed “the Jug,” the Thunderbolt broke the mold when it first saw service. Crew members were astonished at the sheer size of the aircraft as it was much larger than other aircraft at the time. The P-47 swiftly became revered by both its pilots and the crew members that maintained it. It was an absolute hunting machine with eight .50 caliber machine guns and a maximum range of about 1,000 miles. It has been said that the P-47 is one of the best “heavy metal” warbirds to fly! Legend Hobby with Seagull Models offers the P-47 in several sizes, but this new 81-inch-span giant-scale version comes with a ton of scale features. I have always loved the P-47 and have wanted one in my RC hangar.
6 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
PAINT OVER FILM COVERING
The easy technique for spray-on weathering and detailing
5 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
MONSTER-SCALE B-25 MITCHELL Paul LeTourneau's Amazing Panchito
When it comes to amazing, monster-scale warbirds, one of our all-time favorites is this awesome B-25 Mitchell built and flown by Paul LeTourneau of Oconto, Wisconsin. For several years, Paul has been wowing the crowds with his bomber at several warbird events including the annual “Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest” in Fond du lac, WI., and the “Warbirds over Delaware” event in Bear, DE. Paul’s B-25 draws a crowd whenever it shows up on the flightline, and he does an amazing job of piloting his classic twin-engine WW II bomber.
4 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
DAWN PATROL 2020
Patrols and dogfights over Long Island
7 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
QUADZILLA
A four-motor sport flier with pattern-ship performance
9 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
RADIO RUNDUP: Our favorite programmable transmitters
For many years as new and innovative radio systems have become available, Model Airplane News has been here to review them all and have shared our findings with our readers. From 27 and 72MHz to the first 2.4GHz rigs, our editors and contributors have taken these RC radio systems and put them through real-world field and bench testing. The level of sophistication we have today is truly impressive and the radio programming features have reached levels that we couldn’t even dream of back in the day. So here, in no particular order, are our eight favorite editors’ picks for quality, price, and performance.
9 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
REVERSE SHARK'S TOOTH WITH A HALF ROLL
For something out of the ordinary, let’s discuss a common International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) maneuver. While the Reverse Shark’s Tooth can be performed with many different variations, let’s go over it in its most basic form, while adding a half roll during the upline. If you’re interested in learning more about aerobatic maneuvers or competition, then visit the mini-iac.com website. Even if you do not intend to become a competition pilot, this maneuver is a great turn-around maneuver (a fancy way to change flight direction). Also, it will build on your skills as it incorporates the fundamentals of a roll and loop (and performing various radius corners throughout the maneuver), all while maintaining certain flight attitudes in upright and inverted flight. Let’s begin!
3 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
Bob Curry's SE5 Scout
A craftsman shows off his work
2 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
A FOAMIE FIXATION
To say that Bill Yirka of Enid, Oklahoma likes foam-board RC airplanes would be an understatement, as evidenced by this photo of Bill surrounded by 274 of his own designs. Bill tells us he started flying about six years ago, noting, “Unaware of the local club, I learned on my own, which resulted in a depleted checking account and a lot of crumpled parts that once resembled store-bought wings, tails, and fuselages.”
1 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
WARBIRD PILOTS
Every scale plane deserves a scale pilot
3 min |
November 2020
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Nice Landing, Pop
The pursuit of a good touchdown
5 min |
November 2020
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WIPAIRE' S FAMILY on FLOATS
Practical solutions for floatplanes
10+ min |
November 2020
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Strong Winds and Hard Times
The insurance industry reflects the current mood.
5 min |
November 2020
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The Value of an Aircraft Type Club
Does membership create safer pilots?
6 min |
November 2020
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Smelling Roses from the Past
A glimpse into the beginnings of a career
5 min |
November 2020
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Maiden Flight
It’s best if the climactic moment is not also your last.
5 min |
November 2020
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PIPER COLT
A REAL CONTENDER
6 min |
November 2020
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New Friends
And an old memory
5 min |
November 2020
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Marketplace Update
Aircraft sales ref lect the current environment.
3 min |