R/C News

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.

20 Apr 09 - Fly Now Aircraft Rebate Program - Modelers who purchase select airplanes before June 30, 2009, qualify to receive their choice of a merchandise certificate or a cash rebate! Modelers can choose either a cash rebate of $5, $10 or even $25 - or a merchandise certificate that starts at $10 and goes all the way up to $50.00!

13 Apr 09 - Stir Up The Pond - The first of its kind in the R/C market, the AquaCraft Mini Thunder Round Nose Hydroplane RTR is perfect for small ponds and lakes.

13 Apr 09 - See Unlimited Pattern Performance In A Whole New Light - Engineered for crisp response, smooth handling and straight-as-an-arrow tracking, the ElectriFly Sequence Pattern ARF boasts a brilliant six-color MonoKote trim scheme with bold graphics on the wing bottom to make it easy to spot in the air.

13 Apr 09 - 18 New Ways To Unprecedented Fun - The opportunities for adventure are here! Stretching from the tiny 7.5" span indoor flyer to the 33'8" span Convair Sea Dart - the only seaplane ever to break the sound barrier - RealFlight Expansion Pack 6 delivers it all.

13 Apr 09 - Ideal For Most .12 - .21 On-Road Racing Turbo Head Engines - O. S. RP6 and RP7 Turbo Glow Plugs are the newest high-performance glow plugs "Tough Enough to Take the Heat"TM!

13 Apr 09 - A Medium Hot Plug For A Broader Range Of Applications - O. S. Engines #7 Glow Plug Medium Hot is designed for 2-stroke airplane, helicopter and car (except Turbo head) engines.

13 Apr 09 - One Of Today's Most Popular Small Aircraft Is Now Available As A Fine Scale Arf - The Top Flite Gold Edition Cessna 182 ARF is based on the ever popular and time tested kit offered in the Top Flite line - but with many new options and upgrades.

23 Mar 09 - Low-Priced 2.4Ghz Dependability - The Tower Hobbies 224 2-Channel 2.4GHz Radio System is the most dependable surface system ever.

20 Mar 09 - On-The-Edge Performance With On-The-Money Realism - There's no mistaking Matt Chapman's Embry-Riddle ride, and no closer match to it in looks an performance than the Great Planes 1/3 scale Eagle 580 ARF.

20 Mar 09 - Superior Holding Power For All Applications - O'Donnell Racing Premium Tire Glue is specially formulated to securely bond R/C tires to wheels.

20 Mar 09 - Excellent Power That Runs Cleaner - A win-win engine for any pilot! The O.S. 72FS-a 4-Stroke offers more power in the same footprint as a 70-size - and with an ingenious oil system that boosts performance and virtually eliminates clean-up.

20 Mar 09 - An IFMAR-Approved 1/10 Scale Powerhouse - On-roaders will be over-joyed with the O.S. 12XZ, ready to provide their ride with title-taking performance.

20 Mar 09 - Delivering Up To 25A Maximum Current - The Team Checkpoint 25A 12V Racing Power Supply uses state-of-the-art switching technology to produce the clean DC power that's essential for such sensitive equipment as peak detection chargers.

24 Feb 09 - The Clear Choice In An Affordable AM Receiver - The Futaba R162JE 2-Channel AM Receiver without Crystals is a dependable 2-channel receiver with updated circuitry.

24 Feb 09 - The FASST Track To Getting The Right Radio Gear - Futaba FASSTPaks are the best way for modelers to purchase the receiver and servos they need for each and every model they own.

24 Feb 09 - Power And Precision In A Small Package - Ideal for EP cars and aircraft and small nitro helis, the Futaba S9002 Mini Coreless Servo features dual bearings for smoother operation.

24 Feb 09 - Large Scale Performance In a .40-Size Plane - The Great Planes Performance Series Extra 300SP is one of R/C's favorite scale subjects and it's ready to knock the socks off a new generation of pilots.

24 Feb 09 - Big-Time Power For Larger Scale Models - Now With 20C Discharge - The Great Planes ElectriFly BP Series 3200mAh 20C LiPo Battery Packs are an excellent choice for bigger sport and 3D aerobats including larger scale electric and helis.

24 Feb 09 - Inexpensive Insurance Against Dead Radio Batteries - The Hobbico Expanded Scale Voltmeter accurately monitors cells in 4.8V receiver packs and 9.6V transmitter packs while it also calculates flying time left on a battery pack.

24 Feb 09 - Aggressive Style For The Serious Competitor - Incorporating all the latest technology, the O'Donnell Z01-B Team Limited Edition kit offers modelers two kits in one - at no additional cost.

24 Feb 09 - A Quality-Made Trackside Staple - Made of durable white plastic, the O'Donnell Racing Fuel Bottle is designed to deliver 500cc of fuel quickly and efficiently.

24 Feb 09 - Special Enhancements For Exceptional Performance - Based on the popular O.S. .21VZ-B V-Spec, every upgrade to the .21VZ-B V-Spec Pro Modified engine is done in the U. S. by hand by a skilled technician - and all for the aspiring racer who wants a performance advantage over the competition running stock.

24 Feb 09 - A Fresh New Look At Free Flights - Quality construction and a variety of styles make Revell Tuff Bird Gliders and rubber-powered models a winner.

24 Feb 09 - Outstanding Endurance For Sport - ROAR Approved For Competition - The Team Checkpoint 7.4V 3600mAh LiPo Battery Pack 30C features factory-matched cells wired for balancing, with a 30C continuous discharge rate.

24 Feb 09 - Tower Hobbies TS6 Nano Servo With Universal Connector - The Tower Hobbies TS6 Nano Servo with universal connector is small and lightweight but delivers top performance thanks to great torque and speed.

24 Feb 09 - Tower Hobbies TS11 Micro Servo With Universal Connector - The Tower Hobbies TS11 Micro Servo with a universal connector is small and lightweight, yet packs a real punch with torque and speed.

12 Feb 09 - Longer Life And More Power! EON Has Arrived - New chemistry gives FlightPower EON cells a big boost in performance and lifespan.

12 Feb 09 - Indoor Or Outdoor Sport Aerobat - The ElectriFly Silhouette EP ARF is designed for the modeler who would like to get into sport aerobatics - even 3D - quickly and inexpensively.

12 Feb 09 - Electric Aerobatic Performer - The ElectriFly SU-31 Sukhoi is flight ready in just 4-6 hours.

12 Feb 09 - Great Power Supply For Almost Any Application - The ElectriFly 12V 12A Power Supply is perfect for supplying 12V DC power to battery chargers and other DC devices, for small indoor type equipment to large electrics for outdoor applications.

12 Feb 09 - Incredibly Small Helis With Exceptional Engineering And Performance - Never before have electronics of this quality been utilized in R/C helicopters this small. Heli-Max Novus helis are ready to fly and they fly remarkably well.

12 Feb 09 - The Right Tool For Any Soldering Job - From hobby applications to household projects, lots of assembly and repair jobs require soldering.

03 Feb 09 - The Quick And Easy Way To Install And Remove E-Clips - The DuraTrax Ultimate E-Clip Tool is made of durable steel and features a new space-saving folding design.

03 Feb 09 - The Pro-Level Features Of The 10C With The Familiarity Of 72MHz - For modelers who are comfortable with flying on 72MHz, yet want to step up to Dial 'n KeyTM programming, 15-model memory, and pro-level programming at an affordable price.

03 Feb 09 - Futaba's Smallest And Lightest Receiver Yet - Perfect for almost any indoor model requiring no more than 4 channels, the Futaba R6004FF Micro Receiver can be linked to the transmitter in just seconds by pressing the Easy Link button.

03 Feb 09 - Big Muscle For Controlling Big Models - Unbelievable power and performance in a standard sized servo with a whopping 425 oz/in of torque and a speed of .14, the Futaba S9157 is the servo choice for Scale Aerobatic aircraft and other large airplanes.

03 Feb 09 - The Stylish Way To Transport And Protect The 4PK Transmitter - The rugged brushed aluminum exterior and custom-fit foam padded interior of the Futaba 4PK Metal Transmitter Carrying Case safeguard the 4PK system from damage, dirt and trackside debris.

03 Feb 09 - The Engine That Powered Atsushi Hara To Victory At The 2008 1/8 Off-Road World Championships - The O.S. Speed Tuned 21VZ-B V-Spec II World Edition engine is factory tuned, and includes "tweaks" of a world champion racer!

03 Feb 09 - Free-Flight Fun With Exciting Military Styling - With their sporty fighter-plane looks, Revell Warbirdz make free flight more fun than ever before.

05 Jan 09 - Providing Full-Throttle Power For 1/18 Scale Vehicles - DuraTrax 2/3A high-discharge cells bring out the best in 1/18 scale models.

05 Jan 09 - Long-Lasting "Must-Have" Receiver Packs For Nitro Modelers - The latest DuraTrax technology results in the best battery buys for nitro car, truck and boat R/Cers.

05 Jan 09 - Heli Gyro Technology Takes A Quantum Leap Forward - Not since the GY series was introduced in 2000 has there been a heli gyro breakthrough like this! Even with its incredibly small size and light weight, the Futaba GY520 outperforms all others in tail holding ability, pirouette consistency and it excels with any type of servo in any size machine.

05 Jan 09 - The Only Power System Your 450-Size Heli Will Ever Need - The Miniature Aircraft motor/ESC combo is perfect for any 450-size heli, including the T-Rex and Furion.

28 Nov 08 - Futaba Winter Rebate - Limited time savings - November 1 through December 31, 2008!

28 Nov 08 - Big Time Savings With Servos In Bulk - ElectriFly ES Series Servos are now availabel in 10-packs.

28 Nov 08 - Small In Size, Packed With Power - Hobbico introduces three new HydriMax packs designed for any Rx application where space is a concern.

28 Nov 08 - O.S. Engines 4-Stroke Winter Rebate - Limited time savings - October 1 through December 31, 2008!

28 Nov 08 - More Muscle With Less Mess - In addition to big-time power, the new O.S. Engines FS110-a runs cleaner than other 4-strokes, and fits in tight spaces.

28 Nov 08 - A Display-Quality Scale Model Of The U.S. Army's Main Battle Tank - With the new VS PRO M4 Sherman Tank, you can command a detailed R/C replica of the Allies' most popular tank of WWII.

27 Oct 08 - Ready-To-Run Brushless Hydro With All The Extras - And No Equals - The AquaCraft UL-1 Superior RTR combines custom-designed performance equipment and innovative engineering, resulting in an FE competition racer that's NAMBA and IMPBA legal.

27 Oct 08 - A Compact Touring Car That's Big On Performance - With performance upgrades usually found only on larger models, the DuraTrax Vendetta TC leads the way in the mini-sized touring car class.

27 Oct 08 - The Famous British WWI Aircraft - Now An Indoor Foamy Model - Electric pilots will be talking about this classic scale-like Pup. The ElectriFly Sopwith Pup ARF takes foam construction to a new dimension with a full fuselage that's more realistic than flat foamies.

27 Oct 08 - Rule The Airspace Over Any Park Or Field With This Vintage WWI Warbird - Like the other aircraft in ElectriFly's WWI series, this SPAD XIII lets modelers experience the thrill of piloting a legendary fighter without having to transport a large model to the flying field.

27 Oct 08 - Britain's Front-Line Fighter Returns - A WWI favorite comes to life in the ElectriFly Sopwith Camel - an easy-to-assemble ARF that combines traditional construction with the ease and performance of brushless power.

27 Oct 08 - An Instant All-Time Favorite With Something For Every Pilot - Everyone sees something a little bit different in the Escapade ARF. It looks like a great second plane for the ambitious newcomer, easy-flying fun to the experienced pro and a solid choice for electric and glow modelers alike.

27 Oct 08 - Popular WWII Classic For Everyone - Great Planes' P-47 Thunderbolt with its trim scheme directly from the 353rd Fighter Squadron, looks ready to conquer any ground target it encounters.

27 Oct 08 - A High-Flying Eagle Of Exceptional Quality - Matt Chapman's famous Eagle 580 Unlimited Class aerobat now rules the R/C flying field as a 50" span electric.

27 Oct 08 - The Ultimate Recreational Aircraft - Factory Built And Receiver-Ready - "Seven-tenths of the world's surface becomes your runway!" states the full-scale Seawind manufacturer. While the Seawind EP Rx-R may never see the ocean, it's right at home in any nearby water R/C flying site!

27 Oct 08 - Ducted Fan Speed & Sport-Scale Style - Now Made Even Easier - All pilots will be drawn to the aggressive looks that give the ElectriFly L-39 a real WOW factor - and that's before they discover how stable it flies for an electric ducted fan jet.

27 Oct 08 - Sparking Innovations In Electric Flight - Now With Ac Power And Lithium Balancing - Just because a charger is small and affordable doesn't mean it can't handle many charging needs and the ElectriFly Triton EQ is proof.

27 Oct 08 - The Industry's Top Selling Flight Simulator Just Got Better - RealFlight just became even more real! Now, on one convenient DVD, RealFlight G4.5 offers new features and enhancements that take this simulator to the highest level of realism yet - with truer-than-ever physics, graphics and sound.

27 Oct 08 - Scale Looks With Simple Construction - And Ready-To-Fly - The FlyZone Cessna 182 Skylane gets aspiring pilots in the air fast!

27 Oct 08 - A Micro Heli So Complete And Easy To Fly It Is Practically Hovering Inside The Box - Now anyone can enjoy spur-of-the-moment heli flying, thanks to the Heli-Max Axe CX Micro.

27 Oct 08 - Designed To Take On All Competitors - The O'Donnell Z01-T Racing Truggy was designed by Steve O'Donnell who left no stone unturned in his effort to produce the highest quality truggy ever released in the 1/8 off-road market.

27 Oct 08 - Designed For Quality, Dependability And Performance - This light and compact airplane engine features the same mounting bolt pattern as the FL-70 and FS-70U for easy replacement.

27 Oct 08 - Win A $1000 Shopping Spree - Dream up extreme maneuvers on RealFlight that you'd never risk at the flying field then post them on YouTube for the world to admire - And get the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree.