3.30.2012

FPV flying, covering tips, ride to space & more!

  VOL. 6 • ISSUE 13 • 3.26.12
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Adrenaline Rush: Hangar 9 Katana 50
We just finished flight-testing the new Hangar 9 Katana 50, and it's a rush! In this video, reviewer Aaron Strietzel tells us about this great looking plane and its breath-taking performance. The looks of the Katana draw you in, and its flight characteristics will get your heart pumping! CHECK IT OUT!

First Person View (FPV) & RC flying — What do you think?
First Person View (FPV) RC flying is one of the hottest new interests in our RC hobby today. Live feed video instantly transmitted from the aircraft down to the pilot who wears video goggles or glasses provides a unique window on the world. It is as if you were in the model's cockpit. CHECK IT OUT!.

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A Ride to Space & Back: video from a booster engine
In this mesmerizing video, experience a ride to space and back as cameras on the Space Shuttle's booster engines capture the experience--from blastoff to splashdown. This fantastic footage is part of the upcoming DVD, "Special Edition Ascent: Commemorating Space Shuttle." All of the sounds are real, and seeing the Earth from the point of view of the booster engine in space is amazing. I know you'll enjoy this video pick as much as I did. WATCH IT NOW».

Will this fearsome fighter win Top Gun again?
Jeff Foley is no stranger to the winners' circle, taking two Mr. Top Gun titles, winning the Masters class five times and the Top Gun Pro-am pro once. His Messerschmitt Me-109E is still the only "single engined, WW 2 fighter" to win Mr. Top Gun! It also a 5 time winner of the AMA Nats in the Designer Class and Jeff has earned the AMA Flight Achievement Award. Hard to believe that Jeff designed it in 1998! CLICK HERE»
ULTIMATE ELECTRICS SPECIAL
Ultimate Electrics 2012 gives you the latest reviews on high-performance jets, planes and helicopters along with the news, accessories and setup techniques to take your electric aircraft to the next level.
• Editors' Picks: Best Electric Helis.
• Expert advice on setting up large electrics, from aerobats to scale planes.
• Everything you need to know about jets from entry-level to mid-range and high-end.
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This Week's Radio Control Show
At the recent Florida Jets event in Lakeland, Florida, Rei Gonzalez won the Model Airplane News sponsored "Best Electric Jet" award for his impressive McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Our friends at SKS Video Productions sent in this video interview of Rai explaining his impressive jet.
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Master the Basics: Straight & Level Flight
You should practice straight and level as much as you do any other maneuver. It is also where new precision aerobatics pilots should begin. It may seem like the most boring thing to do, but in reality, straight and level flight is one of the most difficult maneuvers to master. CHECK IT OUT»
Covering & Finishing — Tips for High-Vis Trim Schemes
It is really a great feeling to finish a model airplane you've built with your own two hands. An added benefit is that your model will be completely unique and won't look like every other plane on the flightline. Yes it takes a little more effort, but the end result truly reflects your own tastes. READ MORE»



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