R/C News

20 Jul 10 - Now Through July 31, 2010 - Get A Second Receiver Free When You Buy FASST Radio Systems - With such unique advantages as Continuous Channel Shifting providing unmatched signal security, Futaba FASST sets the highest standard of performance for 2.4GHz radio systems.

08 Jul 10 - Get In The Winner's Circle - The AquaCraft Top Speed 3 is already a World and National champion based on the .21 tunnel hull design and now it's ready to put boat racers of any level into the winner's circle.

08 Jul 10 - Aerobatic Dazzlers - In Electric Or Glow - From superior sport flying to exceptional aerobatics, the Katana handles like a pro and stands out from the crowd.

08 Jul 10 - Time To Get Sirius - The O.S. Engines® Sirius 4-stroke engine is ready and waiting to give vintage 7-cylinder design to any scale airplane modeler's dream.

08 Jul 10 - The Winning Advantage For The Axial AX-10 - Austin "Gatekeeper" Dunn has been at it again, this time he took his winning GC-2 chassis kit for the Axial AX-10 and made it even better.

23 Jun 10 - Evader Desert Truck Is The Real Deal - Wicked scale detail - at a sweet low price - defines the 1/10 scale Evader DT as one-of-a-kind.

23 Jun 10 - An "Elite Lifestyle" Awaits - The Cirrus® SR22 Turbo has become a top seller in civilian aviation, and ElectriFly™ is the first to replicate its efficient design in an easy-to-build ARF.

03 Jun 10 - Aquacraft Models Supervee 27R™ Brushless 2.4Ghz RTR - Life on the lake just got a LOT better! With a high-performance brushless motor for power and a 2.4GHz radio for interference-free control, the AquaCraft SuperVee 27R practically jumps into the water right out of the box.

03 Jun 10 - Get The Edge In Top Level Competition With Grimracer Boat Fuel - You don't have to be a racer to appreciate the advantages of GrimRacer boat fuels! Highest-quality ingredients and advanced blending techniques give you the edge in top level competition - and you'll get consistent performance for less tuning and more time on the water.

03 Jun 10 - Electrifly™ LiPo Pack Give Lots Of Power In A Small Package - Ideal for very small indoor aircraft, the ElectriFly 7.4V 200mAh 15C LiPo Battery performs equally well with 250-size and smaller motors and sub 30-size models.

03 Jun 10 - Improved Performance With No-Mod Convenience - Heli-Max™ High-Performance Brushless Heli Motors are equipped with pinion gears and mounting hardware.

03 Jun 10 - The Intelligent Lithium Battery Management System - The Muchmore™ Hybrid Charger/Discharger is the all-in-one unit for charging, balancing and maintaining your Lithium batteries - all in a super-compact, microprocessor-controlled unit with a special blue LED screen.

03 Jun 10 - O.S.® Speed Racing Tools - Quality Tools For Every Modeler - O.S. introduces Speed Racing Tools - a variety of tools for virtually any application, whether your modeling preference is air, cars or boats.

14 May 10 - Instant Deep Vee Thrills - No experience necessary to enjoy the Tower Hobbies' Power Vee - just a favorite pond and some batteries!

11 May 10 - Big, Mean Flying Machine - The Top Flite Gold Edition Giant P-40 Warhawk ARF is an IMAA-legal replica of Colonel Claire Channault's "Flying Tigers" squadron at the onset of World War II.

03 May 10 - Inexpensive SafeCharge Bag Offers Invaluable Lipo Charging Protection - Enjoy the high voltage and low weight of LiPo battery packs with less worry over charging dangers.

03 May 10 - Fine-Tune Throws In A Snap - The Heli-Max Pitch Gauge lets you adjust your throws to factory specs in a matter of minutes.

03 May 10 - Illuminate Your Pit Table - Muchmore Racing's new 12V Folding LED Pit Light offers a compact "green" way to light up your pit table!

03 May 10 - Amazing Brushless Receiver-Ready Gliders At Special Tower Hobbies Prices - Thanks to their highly durable, self-aligning EPO foam fuselages, ST Model EP BL RR (Receiver Ready) gliders offer sailplane pilots what they're looking for, and now their most popular flyers are available at Tower Hobbies' affordable prices!

22 Apr 10 - Exceptional Performance At An Economical Price - DLE gas engines have earned a reputation for top performance at an economical price and the new 30cc and 222cc engines are no exceptions.

22 Apr 10 - Revolutionary, Cutting-Edge Technology - Stop cable clutter with the innovative Futaba S.Bus system. It uses digital serial data communication technology to transmit control signals between the receiver and servos.

22 Apr 10 - White Knuckle Speed With Predictable Handling And Tracking - After just 1-2 hours of easy assembly, the compact ElectriFly Rifle EP Sport ARF is ready to give experienced pilots a fast, full-throttle thrill ride.

22 Apr 10 - One Word Describes It Best - Fast - Without the cost and complexity of many ducted fan models, the ElectriFly F-20 Tigershark is ready almost straight from the box to start earning its reputation for aggressive speed and style.

22 Apr 10 - The Excitement Of RealFlight Continues - Like previous Expansion Packs, the lure of Expansion Pack 7 is the opportunity to own and fly some of world's most famous real-life and R/C airplanes for an exceptionally affordable price.

22 Apr 10 - Scale Detail And Receiver Ready - Flyzone's Select Scale Super Cub captures the classic look of one of the most recognizable airplanes in the world.

22 Apr 10 - Be A Backyard Ace Or An Indoor Wizard - The Flyzone Albatros is ready for takeoff after just a few minutes of easy assembly, and includes everything needed for flight, including 4 "AA" radio batteries.

22 Apr 10 - Conduct Rescue Operations Indoors And Out - The Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey has incredible scale detail yet is the easiest-to-fly helicopter Heli-Max has ever produced.

22 Apr 10 - Power On Demand - For Serious Competitors - Based on the celebrated, multi-time FAI World Champion 91HZ series, the O.S. 91HZ-R sets new standards for heli engines! Its specially designed "on demand" pressurized regulator system is mounted in line with the included 61E-R carb.

22 Apr 10 - The Single-Rotor Heli Designed For Max Maneuverability - Revell has the perfect aircraft for pilots who are ready to move beyond coaxial helis: the Proto MAX.

22 Apr 10 - The 4-Channel System That Offers Spread-Spectrum Advantages At An Affordable Price - The Tactic TTX404 radio is ideal whether you're looking for your first radio system or an upgrade.

07 Apr 10 - Duratrax DX450 Motorcycle Wins "Car Of The Year" Award - DuraTrax announced that its DX450 Motorcycle has won the annual "Car of the Year" trophy awarded by R/C Car Action magazine.

07 Apr 10 - Duratrax Onyx 230 Claims "Charger Of The Year" Award - R/C Car Action magazine, a publication of Air Age Media, awarded the "Charger of the Year" trophy to the DuraTrax Onxy 230.

07 Apr 10 - Realflight G5 Flight Simulator Earns "Innovation Of The Year" Award - Model Airplane News magazine, a publication of Air Age Media, has awarded the "Innovation of the Year" award to the RealFlight G5 Flight Simulator.

30 Mar 10 - Big, Bold, Gas Power - The AquaCraft Rio 51Z has everything going for it! Awesome dimensions, power, the ease and fuel economy of a Zenoah™ gasoline engine, high-performance hardware, a state-of-the-art 2.4GHz radio system - and did we mention Power?

30 Mar 10 - DuraTrax Lipo 7.4V 4000mAh 25C Stick Pack - The DuraTrax LiPo 7.4V 4000mAh 25C Car/Truck Stick Pack-Traxxas Connector features a high capacity and high discharge current rating - in a pack that's nearly half the weight of an equivalent size NiMH battery.

30 Mar 10 - High Performance Tires For A High-Action Bike - Anyone familiar with the DuraTrax DX450 Motorcycle knows its capabilities. Now drivers can equip their bikes with tires designed for specific racing conditions.

30 Mar 10 - Show Off Futaba Loyalty With Style And Comfort - Futaba Fleece Jackets are made of high-quality fleece material to provide warmth without weight.

30 Mar 10 - FlyZone Skyfly Max Ep RTF - The SkyFly Max is not only the latest in the Flyzone family...it's also one of the best-equipped Flyzone planes to date.

10 Mar 10 - Revolutionary Realism In A Classic Military Trainer - Designed from one of the favorite trainer aircraft of WWII, the ElectriFly deHavilland Tiger Moth EP ARF will appeal to modelers of every skill level.

10 Mar 10 - For Everyone Who Wishes They Had Been There - Weren't able to make it to E-Fest 2010? Don't worry! We've got you covered! The Very Best of E-Fest 2010 DVD takes you right to the University of Illinois Armory - with its 100 foot ceilings - where you'll be part of the action!

10 Mar 10 - At Last - The ESC Racers Have Been Waiting For - The Muchmore Racing FLETA 3.0 Brushless ESC features "Green Power" for consistent power and longer run times to get racers where they want to be - in the Winners Circle!

10 Mar 10 - The Charger For Serious Racers - The Muchmore Racing Cell Master Legend Charger charges 1-14 cell NiCd, NiMH batteries; 1-6 cell LiPo, LiFe, LiMn and Lilo batteries.

10 Mar 10 - Delivering The Power Serious Racers Demand - The Muchmore Racing Power Master Legend 40A Dual Power Supply offers a dual power monitor with black LCD display and features the Cell Master Legend docking system.

08 Feb 10 - Win Big In The MonoKote 40th Anniversary Contest - Show off your covering skills and join us in celebrating 40 years of the #1 film covering - MonoKote!

03 Feb 10 - O'Donnell Z01B-SG Team 1/8 Scale Nitro 4WD Ultra Competition Buggy Kit - Stronger, lighter 7075-T6 machined chassis plate with improved weight distribution.

28 Jan 10 - A Limited Edition Version Of A Proven Winner - Only 300 Will Be Made And Each Engine Is Numbered - With four IFMAR World titles and countless national and regional championships to its name, the .21 VZ-B V-Spec could be considered one of the greatest .21 size engines of all time - and for good reason.

26 Jan 10 - Rule 1/8 Scale Buggy And Truggy Competition - The Team CheckPoint 14.8V 5400mAh 4S 35C LiPo Racing Pack offers outstanding endurance for uninterrupted running while others recharge.

21 Jan 10 - O'Donnell Racing Announces The $120,000 R/C Racer Rewards Program - Drivers will have the chance to share in up to $120,000 in total prize money by using O'Donnell Racing Fuel®, and finishing "in the money" in select regional and national events.

03 Dec 09 - Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark - The TrakPower™ Dark Series LiPos are the next generation in ultra high discharge 1/10 scale race packs.

03 Dec 09 - Taking 3D Performance To Another Level - The O.S.® 91HZ-PS 3D Ringed Heli engine features a redesigned integral regulator that is positioned horizontally and is machined for higher quality and more durability.

03 Dec 09 - Packing Plenty Of Power For 1/12, Oval And World GT Racing - The Team CheckPoint® 3.7V 5000mAh 40C LiPo Racing Pack features a brand-new 1-cell design that replaces 4-cell NiMH packs.

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!