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rcFlyingBird.com's 2.4 GHz Avitron Review
rcFlyingBird.com's 2.4 GHz Avitron Review new!
By 78dave
Everything advances with technology, and ornithopters are no exception. The new Avitron was introduced a few years back, now is exclusively distributed by rcFlyingBird.cpm. At 8.5 grams and a 100 yard range the little bird is some great flying fun.

(Added: May 17, 2012, Hits: 1123, Comments: 8, Rating: n/a)
Revolectrix Cellpro PowerLab 6 Multichemistry Charger Review
Revolectrix Cellpro PowerLab 6 Multichemistry Charger Review new!
By Napo Monasterio
Join Napo Monasterio, a self-described battery-safety freak, as he puts this new charger from FMA Direct through its paces of electron-pumping fun.

(Added: May 14, 2012, Hits: 1626, Comments: 15, Rating: n/a)
Banana Hobby Genesis Power 65C LiPo Battery Packs: Tested By 4 Reviewers
Banana Hobby Genesis Power 65C LiPo Battery Packs: Tested By 4 Reviewers new!
By Michael Heer
Banana Hobby approached RC Groups about reviewing their new series of Genesis Power 65C battery packs. Four authors share their separate opinions on these packs tested in different aircraft.

(Added: May 08, 2012, Hits: 6952, Comments: 165, Rating: n/a)
Report on the X Annual RCX Show Now in Long Beach
Report on the X Annual RCX Show Now in Long Beach
By Michael Heer
Learn about Hobby People's new FPV Spy Hawk (left)! Which of two large jets at Banana Hobby would you buy? See the Calypso electric glider, the Carbon Cub, micro ASK-21, multiple helicopters & MORE!

(Added: May 03, 2012, Hits: 4040, Comments: 13, Rating: n/a)
ElectriFly Gee Bee R-1 Ep Rx-R Review
ElectriFly Gee Bee R-1 Ep Rx-R Review
By Michael Heer
If you are an intermediate or better pilot, do not let the handling reputation of the full size Gee Bee scare you away from this very fun-to-fly plane!

(Added: May 02, 2012, Hits: 4170, Comments: 14, Rating: n/a)
A Visit to The WAAAM Museum in Hood River Oregon
A Visit to The WAAAM Museum in Hood River Oregon
By Michael Heer
WAAAM stands for Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum. This is an active museum as the planes and cars on display still operate and many do so regularly on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

(Added: May 01, 2012, Hits: 2293, Comments: 8, Rating: n/a)
Heli-Max Novus 200 FP EP 2.4GHz RTF Helicopter Review
Heli-Max Novus 200 FP EP 2.4GHz RTF Helicopter Review
By Michael Heer
The new fixed pitch Novus 200 has a 45 degree offset flybar setup to give it greater stability than traditional designs. It is the largest helicopter in the Novus line thus far. Find out more about this new offering from Heli-Max

(Added: Apr 03, 2012, Hits: 6002, Comments: 30, Rating: n/a)
Rotor Concept Inc. HPQ1 99.9% RTF Quad-copter Review
Rotor Concept Inc. HPQ1 99.9% RTF Quad-copter Review
By Michael Heer
Rotor Concept was selling the HPQ1 quad-copter at the 2012 AMA Expo. I learned the HPQ1 comes RTF and I found it makes quite the first impression!

(Added: Mar 30, 2012, Hits: 10446, Comments: 74, Rating: n/a)
Horizon Hobby ParkZone S.E.5a WWI BNF Review
Horizon Hobby ParkZone S.E.5a WWI BNF Review
By Gary Grose
You will enjoy this WWI warbird if you like great scale looks and the forgiveness of foam...not to mention excellent flight characteristics.

(Added: Mar 21, 2012, Hits: 7777, Comments: 16, Rating: n/a)
Horizon Hobby Spektrum DX7s Review
Horizon Hobby Spektrum DX7s Review
By Michael Heer
The DX7s operates at regular speed or high speed at 11ms, has DSM2 and DSMX technology, 20 model memory slots and an SD card for unlimited model memory availability and software update, telemetry, and an optional Lipo battery. Plus much much more! Come take a good look at the Spektrum DX7s.

(Added: Mar 21, 2012, Hits: 10795, Comments: 52, Rating: n/a)
Horizon Hobby Blade mQX Micro Quad-Copter with AS3X RTF & BNF Review
Horizon Hobby Blade mQX Micro Quad-Copter with AS3X RTF & BNF Review
By Michael Heer
Blade presents the first ultra micro quad-copter and it utilizes their AS3X technology. It can be flown in either X or Plus configuration as explained in the review.

(Added: Mar 20, 2012, Hits: 12357, Comments: 27, Rating: n/a)
Horizon Hobby E-flite Shoestring, the  50" EF-1 Pylon Racer - Review
Horizon Hobby E-flite Shoestring, the 50" EF-1 Pylon Racer - Review
By Mike McDougall
Horizon Hobby has a new EF-1 Pylon Racer -- The E-Flite Shoestring! This all new Go-Fast & Turn-Left design is their best looking race plane yet. Don't tell the diehard racers, but this Shoestring is also a great flying sport plane.

(Added: Mar 20, 2012, Hits: 5815, Comments: 28, Rating: n/a)
MyRCDesigns 44" 9mm Depron P-40 Review
MyRCDesigns 44" 9mm Depron P-40 Review
By Ralph Squillace
Laser-cut Depron parts from Nevada meet power and guidance from a pair of California companies. The result is a fun, easy-to-build profiler sport warbird; set it up the right way and go 3D!

(Added: Mar 19, 2012, Hits: 4150, Comments: 7, Rating: n/a)
Cermark ZD Fly C-47 As An Eastern Air Lines DC-3 Review
Cermark ZD Fly C-47 As An Eastern Air Lines DC-3 Review
By Michael Heer
This plane was first seen in person at the AMA Expo in Ontario and next at the Arizona Electric Festival. My friend Dick Andersen and I had one follow us home from Arizona and so we did this joint review.

(Added: Mar 06, 2012, Hits: 9930, Comments: 76, Rating: n/a)
Gorilla Bob's Slow Stick Night Lights Version 2 Review
Gorilla Bob's Slow Stick Night Lights Version 2 Review
By Michael Heer
A quick way to install LED lights for night flying with a Slow Stick or Slow Stick size plane. Acquired from Gorilla Bob at the Arizona Electric Festival and installed at the field in about a half hour.

(Added: Feb 23, 2012, Hits: 5499, Comments: 12, Rating: n/a)
Hobby Lobby Alfa Models P-51 Micro Mustang Review
Hobby Lobby Alfa Models P-51 Micro Mustang Review
By 78dave
This little high tech Mustang is highly detailed and built to fly both indoors and outdoors. Take a look at a well designed and durable park flyer in Alfa Models' P-51 Micro Mustang.

(Added: Feb 23, 2012, Hits: 7846, Comments: 47, Rating: n/a)
Great Planes F-86 Sabre Micro EDF with AnyLink Review
Great Planes F-86 Sabre Micro EDF with AnyLink Review
By Chris Mulcahy
Chris Mulcahy checks out the new F-86 Sabre micro EDF from Great Planes, using the "AnyLink" 2.4GHz system.

(Added: Feb 18, 2012, Hits: 13559, Comments: 126, Rating: n/a)
Stevens AeroModel Daddy-0 525 Review
Stevens AeroModel Daddy-0 525 Review
By Albert Wahrhaftig
This is one you build little by little from that miracle material - balsa wood - in this case, beautiful hand selected balsa wood.

(Added: Feb 16, 2012, Hits: 9680, Comments: 57, Rating: n/a)
Flyzone Cessna Corvalis 350 Select Scale RTF Review
Flyzone Cessna Corvalis 350 Select Scale RTF Review
By 78dave
Produced in Aerocell foam, the newest version of the Cessna Corvalis 350 is a ready-to-fly RC airplane. Fully Park Pilot Program legal the Corvalis is an elegant aircraft with working flaps and an installed 2.4 GHz. Tactic TTX 600 radio.

(Added: Feb 16, 2012, Hits: 4149, Comments: 6, Rating: n/a)
ElectriFly Mr. Mulligan Review
ElectriFly Mr. Mulligan Review
By Don Shields
Aviation History and racing buffs, check it out! ElectriFly recently released a "Fun Scale" model representation of the classic Mr. Mulligan. Sporting the telltale colors of its real life counterpart, it also shares a multitude of other characteristics seen on its larger sibling including fiberglass struts, fiberglass wheelpants, colorful decals and wing struts.

(Added: Feb 16, 2012, Hits: 4521, Comments: 10, Rating: n/a)