R/C News

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.

25 Sep 08 - Small In Size - Big In Power - Tower Hobbies digital micro servos may be small in size and very lightweight but they pack a punch when it comes to torque and speed!

19 Sep 08 - High-Performance Parts For Serious Boat Racers - Specifically for marine models, the AquaCraft 6-pole 36-56-2030 Brushless Marine Motor comes with leads and gold-plated, 4 mm connectors installed.

19 Sep 08 - Perfect Packs For Powering Traxxas Models - DuraTrax's largest capacity NiMH batteries are now equipped with genuine Traxxas plugs.

19 Sep 08 - Better Options For Traxxas Connections - The DuraTrax Battery Lead attaches a DuraTrax LiPo battery to an ESC with a Traxxas plug.

19 Sep 08 - The Quality-Built Foam Aerobat As Seen At E-Fest 2008 - The indoor flying season is when ultra-light foam airplanes shine and the ElectriFly Yak 54 EP is the brightest star of them all.

19 Sep 08 - The Right Way To Get Helis Airborne - The Heli-Max Heli Starter Shaft with One-Way Bearing press-fits perfectly in the rubber cone on most popular electric starters, including the Heli-Max Super Start.

19 Sep 08 - Tools Designed By A Pro, For Professional Results - With Steve O'Donnell's name on these tools, modelers are assured of quality and performance.

19 Sep 08 - A Race Pack Designed To Outperform The Competition - The Team Checkpoint 7.4V 4800mAh Saddle Battery offers factory-matched cells to generate excellent power for extreme on-road and off-road performance.

19 Sep 08 - The Soviet Bunker Buster Comes To Life - A scale replica of the massive tank designed to level buildings and gun emplacements comes "alive" as the VS 1/24 scale Russian KV-2.

16 Sep 08 - Tower Hobbies Wins Circle Of Excellence Platinum Award For The Ninth Time - Tower Hobbies customers once again rate Tower Hobbies highly among over 3,000 Internet retailers.

25 Aug 08 - The First Lithium-Polymer Batteries Ever Offered By Duratrax - DuraTrax 7.4V LiPo Car Packs offer superior LiPo performance for electric cars, buggies and trucks and are designed to work equally well for both sport and racing applications.

25 Aug 08 - LiPos For Surface And Air Superiority - All FlightPower packs have these benefits: consistently superior cell selection and matching, the strictest quality control standards in the industry, balance connectors that are compatible with other popular balancers.

25 Aug 08 - An Ideal Step Up For Pilots Anxious To Try Giant-Scale - The Great Planes Reactor has excelled with glow power and electric power - as a mono-plane and as a bipe. Now the Reactor ARF hits the "big time", expanding to IMAA-legal dimensions with performance that matches its size.

25 Aug 08 - The Air Show Ace Is Now A Striking Electric - An all-electric version of the popular Edge 540 aerobat is finally here.

25 Aug 08 - A Mini Electric Heli With Tons Of Upgrades - From Heli-Max - the company known for innovation - comes the Axe 400 3D, the electric machine with virtually every top-of-the-line upgrade you could imagine - and it's all standard.

25 Aug 08 - An Electric-Powered Aerobatic Mini-Heli For The Serious Modeler - No expense has been spared in the production of the Miniature Aircraft X-Cell Furion 450 heli kit and it shows.

25 Aug 08 - Exceptional Muchmore Racing Products For Serious Racers - A collection of new products from Muchmore Racing.

25 Aug 08 - O'donnell Quality Now In Aircraft Fuels - The consistency and performance that O'Donnell fuels are known for are now available for airplanes and helicopters.

25 Aug 08 - A .91 Heli Engine Designed For 3D Thrills - With its PD-08 fuel pump and regulator, the O.S. Engines 91HZ-PS is the perfect power plant for 3D, delivering the consistent high-end power needed for executing extreme maneuvers.

25 Aug 08 - A Powerful Plug For Off-Road Enthusiasts - The cold-rated O.S. Engines P5 Turbo Plug complements the other plugs in the Turbo line.

25 Aug 08 - An Easy Transition Into Military Models - The AT-6 Texan probably taught more WWII pilots how to fly than any other military trainer and for those R/Cers looking for a scale warbird, Top Flite's AT-6 Texan is the perfect choice.

25 Jul 08 - More High-Capacity LiPo Battery Options - Outdoor flying season is here and new FlightPower packs are perfect for large-scale aircraft.

25 Jul 08 - The Right Servo For Every R/C Application - Features triple bearings and metal gears and is designed for F3C models.

25 Jul 08 - The Pinnacle In A 50-Inch Class EP Aerobat ARF - The 50" class is an exciting new category of electric aircraft and the ElectriFly Edge 540T is sure to be a standout.

25 Jul 08 - Small Size, Big Capacity - The ElectriFly Duffel Bag measures only 15" x 7.8" x 10.5" – small enough to take anywhere, yet it boasts an overall capacity large enough to hold all field gear.

25 Jul 08 - Bring On The Competition - Designed expressly for F3C competition, the O.S. Engines 91HZ delivers the high-end power and hovering stability needed for executing competition-level heli maneuvers.

25 Jul 08 - Expect Insane Fun With These Crazy Free Flights - Made of durable, lightweight foam with a cool trim scheme, Revell Crazy Wings are ready-to-fly!

25 Jul 08 - Scale Realism Takes To The Battlefield - VsTanks are known for their molded-in details, working hatches and painted driver figures that give them their realistic, display-quality looks.

24 Jun 08 - A Proven Winner Of 10 National Championships - From the prototype designed by Mike "Grimracer" Zaborowski that won the 2000 IMPBA Internats comes an unprecedented ARR version of the AquaCraft VS1 Wood Tunnel Hull that modelers can assemble in less than a day.

24 Jun 08 - New From FlightPower: Flighttech ESCs And Voltage Regulators - From the company known for high-quality LiPo batteries comes a complete lineup of high-performance ESCs, from 6A for indoor and park flyers all the way up to a 100A unit for giant-scale aircraft.

24 Jun 08 - A First-Rate Set For Popular 2.4GHz Systems - Futaba R617FS/TM-7 2.4GHz Module/Receiver Set and BLS352 High Torque Digital Brushless Servo.

24 Jun 08 - Display Futaba-Brand Items At The Field And Track - The Futaba Deluxe Heavy-Duty Folding Chair with Carrying Case features a patented support system and powder coated 22mm tubular steel frame that holds up to 350 pounds.

24 Jun 08 - The Complete System For Successfully Learning To Fly - Great Planes RealFlight Flight Training System gives a new spin to RealFlight! RealFlight has always been the fun, risk-free way to learn flying skills on a PC and now it can make a modeler out of anyone.

24 Jun 08 - Edge Of Your Seat Performance - A popular competitor on the Unlimited Class aerobatic circuit and at internationally televised air races, the Edge 540 excels at 3D aerobatics and precision maneuvers!

24 Jun 08 - Big Power In A Small AX Engine - The O.S. 35AX ABL Engine produces exceptional output for popular-sized planes and uses the same mounting dimensions as the 32SX and 25FX engines.

24 Jun 08 - A 4-Stroke That's Pumped For Prime Performance - The O.S. FS-200-P 4-stroke engine is very easy to start and tune.

24 Jun 08 - Indoor Heli Flying That's Easy And Exciting - Four counter-rotating blades make the Revell Fire Strike so incredibly stable in the air - anyone can fly it!

23 May 08 - One Tough Truck For One Hot R/C Category - The DuraTrax 1/14 Scale Cliff Climber EP Rock Crawler leads the way in rock crawling!

23 May 08 - Rarely Seen In R/C - A Ready-To-Run Airboat - The AquaCraft™ Alligator Tours Airboat looks and handles as realistically as a full-size "Everglades" swamp boat.

23 May 08 - Get The Most Out Of All Your Metal Boat Propellers - Prop balancing is critical for maximizing a boat's performance as well as minimizing damage to hardware and electronics.

23 May 08 - Piranha Pumps Up The Capacity - Again - The DuraTrax Piranha NiMH 7.2V 3000mAh Stick Pack delivers the longest run-times ever by a Piranha pack.

23 May 08 - A Great Pack For The T-Rex 500 Helicopter - The FlightPower EVO LITE LiPo 22.2V 2500mAh 20C is the ideal battery pack for the Align T-Rex 500 heli and comparable models.

23 May 08 - The Classic Stik Is Now An Easy Electric - For years the Stik design has been a "familiar face" at the flying field and now ElectriFly has equipped it with clean, quiet electric power.

23 May 08 - An Easy, Exciting RTF Designed For Beginners - The new FlyZone Sky Fly 2 EP RTF is perfect model to introduce beginners to R/C: Appealing looks, affordable price and incredible ease of assembly and operation.

23 May 08 - Digital Precision - Micro Size - Low Price - Hobbico now offers digital servos with micro dimensions (1.2 x 0.5 x 1.1") and light weight (0.6 oz)! Digital servos offer much better precision and resolution than analog servos, with better holding power as well.

23 May 08 - Phenomenal Performance For Serious Racers - Higher maximum discharge current allows this Team Checkpoint 7.4V 4900mAh LiPo Car Battery Pack to deliver more power and "punch" to the wheels for greater overall performance.

23 May 08 - Engage In Infrared Combat With Up To Six Tanks - VsTank adds the Japanese Type 90 and the Late Production version of the Tiger 1 to their lineup of exciting, electric-powered R/C tanks!

02 May 08 - One Tough Truck For One Hot R/C Category - The DuraTrax 1/14 Scale Cliff Climber EP Rock Crawler leads the way in rock crawling! Ready-to-Run, with a powerful 16.8V dual motor and dual battery ESC already installed, drivers can expect smooth, precise control.

28 Apr 08 - Surprisingly Small In Size - Amazingly Big In Power - DuraTrax Onyx AC/DC Peak Chargers are competitively priced with versatile features modelers want.

28 Apr 08 - The Perfect Park Flyer Receiver - The Futaba R616FFM 2.4GHz FASST 6-channel receiver is one of the smallest, lightest 2.4GHz receivers anywhere.

28 Apr 08 - The Perfect Plane For Moving Up In Style - After mastering a 4-channel trainer, a modeler is ready to move up to the next level, and the Great Planes Cherokee ARF offers the ideal changeover.

28 Apr 08 - Flat Foamy Performance With Full-Fuse Style - The ElectriFly Pluma is a light-weight 3mm foam 3D biplane. It is highly pre-fabricated and can be set-up to perform either in or outdoors.

28 Apr 08 - A New Winning Color For Muchmore Products - Now, in addition to black, many of Muchmore's race-winning electronics come with sharp-looking blue anodized cases.

26 Mar 08 - AC/DC Convenience For Use At Home Or At The Track - The Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger with LCD features adjustable peak sensitivity from 3mV - 20mV to custom match specific batteries and automatically sets charge parameters based on the operating condition of the battery.

26 Mar 08 - The Wait Is Over - Futaba's 12Z is now available on 2.4GHz, combining one of the most sophisticated airplane systems ever produced with the incredible response, precision and glitch-free reliability of 2.4GHz.

26 Mar 08 - Threaded Axles - Better Vendetta Handling - A great upgrade for Vendetta owners, the DuraTrax threaded axles with nylon insert locknuts keep vibration from loosening the wheels.

26 Mar 08 - The New Standard In An Entry-Level Electric Buggy - The new DuraTrax Evader EXB 1/10 Scale 2WD Electric Buggy is simple enough for anyone to handle, tough enough to take on unforgiving terrain without breaking down and upgradeable to keep up with drivers as their skills and ambitions increase.

26 Mar 08 - Peak Power For A Popular Heli - The FlightPower balance pack is the perfect power source for the Align T-Rex 500, one of R/C's new electric helis.

26 Mar 08 - LIPO Packs With More Power - ElectriFly's most powerful LiPo batteries yet, delivering a whopping 25C of continuous current.

26 Mar 08 - Expanding RealFlight Fun - Expansion Pack 5 features a total of 18 new aircraft - including several amphibious models that can be flown on the 3-D Sub Base flying site.

26 Mar 08 - Ready To Fly And Fully Loaded - The new Heli-Max Axe CPv3 is the micro electric heli that appeals to everyone.

26 Mar 08 - More Stability With This Axe CP Option - Hovering stability on the Axe CP is increased while forward flight pitching is eliminated with the Heli-Max Bell-Hiller Rotor Head Conversion Kit.

26 Mar 08 - More Innovative Racing Products From Muchmore - Race-winning accessories from the company that's the choice of champions.

26 Mar 08 - Flying Fun That's Challenging As Well - The Revell Piloto Room Flyer with Stunt Kit comes with accessories for testing flying skills.

25 Feb 08 - Superboat Thrills With A Race-Anywhere Size - The AquaCraft Mini Rio is the perfect way to get into R/C boating. Beginning with its compact size that makes it ideal for ponds and small lakes to the fact that it's preassembled and ready to run.

25 Feb 08 - A Piranha Packed With More Power - The winning combination of nickel-metal hydride chemistry and high capacity now has even more power.

25 Feb 08 - A Hot Handling Hop-Up For The Vendetta - 1/8 scale pivot ball technology is now available for your DuraTrax 1/18 scale Vendetta.

25 Feb 08 - "Extra" Special In Every Way - It's an icon at airshows around the world and Performance Series engineering is sure to make this Great Planes ARF replica of the Extra 330S a popular modeler at the flying field.

25 Feb 08 - An Aviation Classic That's All-In-One Complete - FlyZone's Beech Staggerwing boasts a unique design with the foam main sections painted and decaled, all the while keeping the model very lightweight.

08 Feb 08 - Futaba 10C 2.4GHz FASST Radio System Offers Pro-Level Features At A Sport System Price - It's the perfect system for the price-conscious pilot needing pro-level features; one that offers far more than modelers would expect, for less than they'd ever imagine.

31 Jan 08 - Muchmore Racing Joins The Great Planes Family Of Products - Muchmore Racing has perfected some of the best electronic products for serious drivers and has already won several national and international championships.

28 Jan 08 - A Lean, Mean, Nitro Machine - Just in time for racing season the DuraTrax RT-X 27 promises to deliver plenty of excitement.

28 Jan 08 - The 7C 2.4GHz System - Now With Complete Servo Flexibility - Now, in addition to having standard, precision or digital high-torque servos, the Futaba 7C 2.4GHz FASST system is also available with just the transmitter and receiver.

28 Jan 08 - The Absolute Pinnacle In Radio Control - Futaba's flagship radio, the 14MZ, is now available on 2.4GHz - combining the most sophisticated airplane system ever produced with the incredible response, precision and glitch-free reliability of 2.4GHz.

28 Jan 08 - Giant Scale For Big-Time Fun - With a wingspan of over 9 feet, this Great Planes 38% Extra 330S ARF commands attention in the sky and on the ground, but there's more to this plane than impressive dimensions.

28 Jan 08 - A Super Value In Super Quality Servos - ElectriFly ES Series servos were specifically designed and tested to ensure they deliver the torque and speed that today's modelers demand.

28 Jan 08 - Setting New Performance Standards For Compact LiPo Batteries - Light weight and a low profile make the ElectriFly 300mAh pack the choice for indoor "competition flying"!

21 Jan 08 - The Premium LiPo Power Combo For Cars And Trucks - Outstanding endurance for uninterrupted running while other modelers are recharging.