R/C News

27 Oct 09 - This Cat Is Ready To Pounce - The AquaCraft Mini Wildcat Ready-to-Run EP Catamaran is fully equipped for offshore action! Completely assembled, the Mini Wildcat features an AquaCraft 2-channel radio system, 1100mAh (7.2V) NiMH battery and 12V field charger.

27 Oct 09 - A True R/C Motorcycle That Grinds Through Anything - Finally, there's a true off-road R/C motorcycle that's more than just hype. Go ahead – abandon the asphalt – and run the DX450 through dirt and grass. Scream over hills...tear across valleys...leap, land and let loose gravel fly.

27 Oct 09 - Dominate The Dirt - The DuraTrax 1/18 scale Vendetta SC EP Short Course Racing Truck packs a lot of power into a compact RTR.

27 Oct 09 - The Bigger, Better Revolver - The Great Planes Revolver .61-.91 GP/EP Sport ARF gives new meaning to the phrase "bigger is better"! The bold, sleek looks and pilot-friendly handling of the mid-size Revolver make it more impressive in the air, easier to track in the sky and less affected by wind.

27 Oct 09 - A Relaxing Sport Plane - The ElectriFly FlyLite Slow Flyer EP ARF is the perfect choice of pilots who want to enjoy quiet, relaxing, leisurely flights indoors or out.

27 Oct 09 - A "Stand-Up" Performer With Standout Looks And Assembly Ease - Modelers who are tired of cookie-cutter looks in airplanes will welcome the exciting new look of the ElectriFly VFO (Vertical Flying Object) Sport/3D EP ARF.

27 Oct 09 - The Allies' Answer To Germany's Aerial Onslaught - Now As A Park Flyer - The ElectriFly Nieuport XI EP ARF is bound to impress with its coaming and windshield for the cockpit, a painted pilot figure complete with jaunty fabric scarf, authentically detailed Lewis gun on the top wing, replica rotary engine in the nose and a striking, MonoKote® trim scheme on every surface.

27 Oct 09 - The Rising Star In 50CC 3D - The Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D Aerobat ARF was designed as a complete aerobatic package - one that would acknowledge the differences between 3D and precision performance and offer the best in both.

27 Oct 09 - Simplicity, Durability, Maneuverability--To The Max - The FlyZone SkyFly Max EP RTF includes features that set it apart from all other pod-and-boon designs like a Tactic 2.4GHz 4-channel radio, brushless motor, 11.1V LiPo battery and charger – even four "AA" batteries for the transmitter.

27 Oct 09 - Better Safe Than Sorry - Not only are the Hobbico LifeSource LiFe 6.6V 1100mAh 10C RX Battery Packs environmentally friendly because they contain no nickel or cadmium, but they're the safest lithium iron packs around.

27 Oct 09 - Fly It Now™ - No Experience Needed - The RAH-66 Comanche was an armed reconnaissance helicopter designed especially for tactical intelligence. Heli-Max Comanche RTF EP Micro Heli is out-of-the-box ready for any reconnaissance mission the modeler has in mind.

27 Oct 09 - Mayday! Air Support Enroute! - The AH-1J Sea Cobra is the backbone of the U. S. Marine Corps' attack heli fleet and the Heli-Max Novus Sea Cobra 2.4GHz Nano-Sized Fixed Pitch EP RTF Heli is ready for action right out of the box.

27 Oct 09 - The Power Of A .60 In A .55 - The O. S. 55HZ Hyper Ringed Heli engine is cause to rejoice for 3D heli flyers because it cranks out optimum power with a minimum of space.

27 Oct 09 - Packed With Performance For On-Road Dominance - The O.S. .21XZ-R On-Road ABC Engine is designed to take drivers to victory at major 1/8 scale on-road championship races.

27 Oct 09 - Get The Advantage At Truggy Races - The O.S. Max-25XZ Truggy Engine utilizes the best balance of power, fuel mileage, size and weight within ROAR regulations to give racers optimum performance at 1/8 truggy and stadium track events.

21 Oct 09 - Tower Hobbies Introduces DLE Engines - The DLE line of gasoline engines is known for its high quality yet economical engines and Tower Hobbies is proud to announce that they are now an Authorized DLE Engines dealer and will be carrying the DLE-55cc and the DLE-111cc Gas Engines both with electronic ignitions and mufflers.

21 Oct 09 - Introducing The First Gas Engine From O.S. - The O. S. GT55 Gas Engine with Electronic Ignition is a real first for the O. S. Engine line. With a reputation for producing quality engines at an affordable price, O. S. takes the market by storm with the introduction of their first gas engine.

06 Oct 09 - Futaba FASST Blast Rebate - For a limited time, modelers who purchase a FASST radio system from October 1st, 2009 through December 31st, 2009, are eligible to receive up to $75 in merchandise certificates to spend - just in time for the holiday season!

23 Sep 09 - A 3PM For Cruising, Crawling And Crushing - The Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio eliminates the need to have one radio for racing, another for rock crawling and yet another for monster trucks.

23 Sep 09 - The Classic Super Sportster Is Now Brushless - Recognizable as a classic in the R/C industry since it first appeared in 1982, the Super Sportster has grown with every advance in the hobby - from 4-stroke engines, ARF assembly and brushed electric power.

23 Sep 09 - Air Racer Styling With A Choice Of Power - The Great Planes Shoestring .46 GP/EP Sport ARF lets modelers choose between a wide range of 2-stroke or 4-stroke glow engines or brushless electric power.

23 Sep 09 - The Most Realistic R/C Flight Simulator - Now With Combat Events - With RealFlight Generation 5, pilots can vie for the title of "Who's the Fiercest RealFlight Pilot?" Simply by using an Internet connection and G5's Multiplayer to challenge up to 31 other pilots in contest of skill and daring, they will find out.

23 Sep 09 - Packing More Power And Performance Into 60-Size Planes - The O.S. 81FS-a 4-Stroke Pumped Engine retains all the features of the existing 81FS-a but now includes a PD-08 fuel pump to deliver fuel consistently to the engine at all times, regardless of the plane's attitude, for more reliable performance and faster response.

23 Sep 09 - Maximum Muscle - Minimum Mess - The O.S. 110FS-a 4-Stroke Engine never compromises on performance, delivering 12.5% more power than the FS-91SII in the same space, but now it features a PD-08 fuel pump to deliver fuel consistently to the engine for better response and reliability.

21 Aug 09 - An Exciting Racer That Can Run Anywhere - Measuring just over 2 feet long, the AquaCraft Rio EP 2.4GHz RTR is an ideal size; agile enough for fun on small ponds yet able to handle conditions found on larger ponds and lakes.

21 Aug 09 - Maximum Power For Longer Runs - The DuraTrax 1600mAh Sport Pack with Traxxas plug is designed for the E-Revo® VXL and Slash™ VXL.

21 Aug 09 - Onyx Batteries: Rated Accurately, Priced Affordably - Other batteries make claims to charge/discharge rates that can't be substantiated, but DuraTrax Onyx NiMH packs are "true" rated to deliver on their performance promises.

21 Aug 09 - Loaded With Features At Less Cost - The Futaba 8FG 2.4GHz FASST radio is the perfect system for upper-level sport fliers as well as competition pilots.

21 Aug 09 - Teach And Learn How To Fly The Wireless Way - The Futaba FASST Wireless Trainer System gives instructors and students a learning experience that's more enjoyable with the elimination of the cord!

21 Aug 09 - The Essential R/C Flight Experience - New RealFlight Basic gives modelers all of the essentials needed for an ultra-realistic R/C flight simulator experience.

21 Aug 09 - Club-Level Trainer Sized For Park Flying - The Hobbico NexSTAR Mini EP RTF 2.4GHz and the Rx-R versions will soon be the trainer of choice at many model airfields around the world, as the classic NexSTAR is currently, because of the same assembly ease, classic looks and forgiving flight characteristics.

21 Aug 09 - Ready-To-Fly Fun - Anytime - Anywhere - The FlyZone Playmate Micro RTF is the ideal plane for fun because it doesn't require building skills, flying experience or a large area to fly in.

21 Aug 09 - Get The FASST Advantage For Your JR Radio - By just plugging in the Hobbico JM912 FASST JR Module, a JR transmitter will be able to utilize a number of Futaba® FASST 2.4GHz receivers.

21 Aug 09 - Protect And Transport Transmitters With Style - The Hobbico Custom Radio Cases in Single and Double styles are made with an extruded aluminum frame covered in an aluminum outer skin with thick, impact-resistant foam padding inside.

21 Aug 09 - Ready For Rip-Roaring Action And ROAR Approved - Designed for competition racing, Team Checkpoint 7.4V LiPo Hard Case Racing Car Packs, feature factory-matched cells inside a hard case that meets ROAR specifications.

21 Aug 09 - The P-47D Tarheel Hal - An Awe-Inspiring ARF - One of the most versatile aircraft of WWII, the P-47 "Jug" was a tremendous asset to Allied forces and the inspiration for the Top Flite Giant Scale Gold Edition P-47D ARF - Tarheel Hal.

17 Aug 09 - Academy Of Model Aeronautics Elects Don Anderson To Hall Of Fame - Don Anderson of Mahomet, Illinois, has been chosen by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to receive its highest honor - induction into the Model Aviation Hall of Fame.

28 Jul 09 - Lipo Packs To Stick With - Designed for sport market use in electric on/off road cars, trucks and buggies, the DuraTrax 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo stick packs are available with either standard or Traxxas connectors.

28 Jul 09 - Great Sport Pack - Excellent Price - Designed as an economical sport packs for cars, trucks or boats.

28 Jul 09 - Big Power In Stick Form - The DuraTrax 1600mAh 7.2V NiMH Stick pack features a Traxxas plug and was designed specifically for the popular 1/16 scale E-Revo VXL and Slash VXL vehicles from Traxxas.

28 Jul 09 - The Popular Futaba 2Pl Now With 2.4GHz Sport FHSS Technology - With the introduction of the Futaba 2PL 2.4GHz Sport FHSS Radio, there's no reason why sport racers and boaters should miss out on the advantages of spread spectrum!

28 Jul 09 - A Classic European Airshow Performer - Based on the Zlin Z526A that's been popular since the 60's and 70's, the Great Planes Z-526 Zlin Akrobat .46-.70 GP/EP ARF model is a distinctive departure from the many CAPs, Extras and Edges currently found at the flying field.

28 Jul 09 - The Army's Primary Trainer Of WWI - The ElectriFly PT-19 Park Flyer ARF is one little park flyer that's a whole lot of fun! Modelers already know that the PT-19 is the trainer that helped thousands of Army Air Corps pilots earn their wings and, with its bright yellow and blue trim scheme, it remains an air show favorite today.

28 Jul 09 - Electrifly's Lightest Airplane Servo Yet - At only 4 grams, the ElectriFly ES40 Pico Servo is perfect for indoor flyers and foamies that require a super-lightweight servo. A dependable servo at a great price, the ES40 features a universal plug.

28 Jul 09 - Even More Power For The 12XZ - The O.S. 12XZ ABC 12F Slide Engine features newly designed major parts that are designed to max out low- to mid-speed torque.

28 Jul 09 - An R/C Scale Replica Of Germany's Infamous KV-2 - The VS German Panzer 754 KV-2 Tank will be enjoyed by military history buffs and R/Cers alike, whether on display or doing battle with other tanks.

13 Jul 09 - A Flight Sim For Windows And Apple Mac Computers - The Ikarus AeroFly and EasyFly simulators let R/C pilots improve their flying skills or just have fun at home anytime they like.

01 Jul 09 - A Unique Way To Upgrade - For a limited time, modelers who are ready to retire an old radio system or who may be fed up with secondary 2.4GHz technology, can move up from their current radio system to a high-quality Futaba FASST system.

01 Jul 09 - Brilliantly Refined And Ready For Anything - The Great Planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 .46-.81 GP/EP ARF is designed to accept glow or electric power and it offers dramatic 3D potential with the looks of an air show favorite - all in a popular .46 size!

23 Jun 09 - No Noticeable Decrease In Performance Or Capacity After Over 100 Cycles At Maximum Discharge - The most significant advancement in LiPo battery technology in years. FlightPower EON-X packs far exceed the expectations of pilots wanting exceptional performance for their electric aircraft - with flight times never before seen in batteries of this size.

23 Jun 09 - These 6-Channel Receivers Rock - The Futaba R6106HFC 2.4GHz FASST receiver features a coaxial antenna designed to be used in a carbon fiber fuselage, just as most of our other receivers have always included.

23 Jun 09 - Futaba Leads The Way In Brushless Innovations - When Futaba introduced the first brushless servos in 2007, they set a standard that no one else has approached. Since then, Futaba has been improving upon the same technology and expanding the line to meet most any modeler's need.

23 Jun 09 - Bigger, More Detailed, And Receiver Ready - All modelers need to do is provide the radio gear and battery - FlyZone will take care of the rest! The Cessna 182 Skylane Rx-R™ looks like a real airplane, with a lot more detail than is found on other foam models.

23 Jun 09 - O.S. Engines' Most Compact AX Powerhouse Yet - With the O.S. Engines 25AX ABL 21K, smaller aircraft can reap the benefits of an AX engine. Increased power in more compact dimensions are available by just bolting in a 25AX.

23 Jun 09 - The Power Of A .95 In The Popular Ax Series - The O.S. Engines 95AX is a new size in the popular AX series - famous for providing uncompromising power in tight-fitting applications.

23 Jun 09 - Electrifying News From A Name You Can Trust - For over 50 years, SuperTigre engines have been a staple of R/C aircraft, and now you can count on that same reliability with the new SuperTigre line of brushless motors, ESCs and LiPo batteries.

10 Jun 09 - Sizzling Speeds In A Hot Hydroplane Style - Beginners will marvel at how easy it is to get the AquaCraft Miss Vegas Deuce tearing across the water at thrilling speeds. But put it in the hands of an experienced racer and this boat is downright awesome!

10 Jun 09 - Continuing The Reactor Legacy - Just mention the Reactor name to an in-the-know R/C pilot and he'll go on about how well it flies and how sharp it looks. The Great Planes Performance Series .61 Reactor Bipe GP/EP ARF follows up on that reputation with the all-around ability for sport, pattern and 3D flight with glow or electric power – and sleek, contemporary styling.

10 Jun 09 - A Scale Warbird ARF With Exceptional Detail - Scale warbird buffs will get a thrill from the Top Flite Gold Edition P-47 Thunderbolt ARF. Top Flite really went beyond its already high standard to create the "Jug" ARF with extraordinary detail and quality.

29 May 09 - New Emergency Response Technology Demonstrated By Boeing - Boeing is using R/C aircraft equipped with high-res cameras to assist emergency responders.

27 May 09 - The Most Capacity Currently Available In NiMh Chemistry - The new DuraTrax DTX5000 NiMH Stick Packs mean longer run times than ever before.

27 May 09 - FASSTPaks Featuring The 8-Channel Receiver With The High Speed Advantage - New Futaba FASSTPaks feature the R6008HS's high-speed operation, taking advantage of the digital servos ability to update more rapidly - and will work with analog servos too, in the normal mode.

27 May 09 - A Servo You Set Up For Total Control - The Futaba S9070 Programmable Servo lets modelers use a 4-channel radio to make adjustments with the functionality of a larger system and with the free download and the CIU-2 Interface, they can program S9070 functions like travel, end point, offset and more.

27 May 09 - Builds Like A Foamy - Flies Like A Sport Aerobat - The ElectriFly Silhouette EP ARF assembles as easily as any foamy but one flight will convince the modeler that this ARF outperforms them all.

27 May 09 - Plentiful Power For Larger Park Flyers, Small Sport Aerobats And 3D Performers - Packed with 20C of power, the ElectriFly BP Series 1250mAh 20C LiPo Packs offer an economical price.

27 May 09 - Two FlyZone Favorites - Now With 2.4GHz Technology - Spread spectrum is becoming the overwhelming choice for radios and pairing this amazing technology with two of FlyZone's most popular RTFs, the Piper J-3 Cub and Cessna 182 Skylane, is a win-win for any modeler.

27 May 09 - CNC Aluminum Parts Add Performance And Durability To The Novus CP - The Heli-Max CNC Rotor Head Conversion for the Novus CP comes completely preassembled for an easy, no-hassle retrofit.

27 May 09 - Upgrade The Nano-Sized Novus CP Heli To Brushless Performance - A complete kit, the Heli-Max Brushless Conversion extends the flight times and boosts the flying capabilities of the Novus CP.

27 May 09 - Quiet, Dependable Operation For Any .18 Marine Engine - The SuperTigre Q-18 Tuned Pipe Exhaust staged muffler system keeps .18 marine engines operating under sound levels of 85db.

06 May 09 - Aquacraft Models Super Start 12V Starter Handle - Simple to use and comfortable to grip, the AquaCraft Super Start 12V Starter Handle provides a faster, easier, more convenient engine starting method than pulling on recoil starter ropes.

06 May 09 - Competition-Caliber Racer With Rally Attitude - The DuraTrax Vendetta Rally is designed to dominate 1/18 scale competition with standard equipment that would be considered upgrades on other RTR racers.

06 May 09 - A Great Upgrade For 10-Channel Systems - The Futaba R3110DPS 10 Channel PCM Synthesized Receiver 72MHz is highly sensitive, with narrow-band spacing and dual conversion signal filtering for maximum clarity.

06 May 09 - Higher Speed Equals Quicker Response - The Futaba R6008HS receiver is as close to real-time response as it gets - with all the advantages of 2.4GHz FASST technology.

06 May 09 - A Viper 500 All Ready For A Personal Touch - Quickie 500 competitors have been clamoring for a Viper that they could custom cover from the get-go, and now the Great Planes Viper RTC is here.

06 May 09 - Balanced Pack Performance At A Budget Price - The best choice for sport flying and Sunday fliers, the ElectriFly Balanced LiPo packs are wired in series for balancing and maximum voltage.

06 May 09 - Add Durability To The Novus CX Rotor Head With Machined Aluminum Parts - Upgrade from stock plastic to the strength and performance of CNC for the Heli-Max Novus CX with the CNC Rotor Head Conversion kit.

06 May 09 - A Big Performance Boost For The Nano-Sized Novus FP Heli - Flying capabilities of the Heli-Max Novus FP improve and flight times are extended with this complete Brushless Conversion kit.

06 May 09 - Designed To Outlast And Outshine The Others - Nobody puts more into a glow plug than Steve O'Donnell and the OD-9 plug is no exception.

06 May 09 - Realistic Looks And Action In An Incredibly Small Heli - With realistic-looking Apache and Blackhawk bodies, these Revell Fire Strike Pro heli models let pilots carry out missions indoors.

06 May 09 - Quality Tools At An Affordable Price - Now, modelers can cut with confidence using Revell tools - designed to deliver professional-level results.

06 May 09 - Drop-In Ease To Power Up .18 Size RTR Boats - The SuperTigre .18 Inboard Marine Engine works as a direct fit into many .15-.18 size boats for higher performance, greater reliability and easier operation.