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A Visit to the AMA Expo 2012 in Ontario California
A Visit to the AMA Expo 2012 in Ontario California new!
By Michael Heer
I had a lot fun and got to see and shoot pictures and video of a number of interesting products. I found a lot of things I want in 2012. There was something for everyone.

(Added: Jan 18, 2012, Hits: 5218, Comments: 29, Rating: n/a)
Fatshark Dominator FPV Goggles Review
Fatshark Dominator FPV Goggles Review
By webdr
Fatshark Vision Systems' Dominators are the latest incarnation of FPV (first person view) goggles designed for full-immersion flying. The Dominators come as a complete package, with a built-in 5.8 or 2.4GHz receiver and matching transmitter. With the Dominators strapped to your head, you can effectively pilot an aircraft as if you were in the cockpit, without any distractions.

(Added: Dec 21, 2011, Hits: 15419, Comments: 124, Rating: n/a)
Range Video RVOSD5 Review
Range Video RVOSD5 Review
By webdr
The RVOSD5 is a stand-alone on-screen display (OSD) and autopilot designed and sold by Range Video. It enhances the overall flight experience through a continuous stream of information relating to the aircraft's position, speed, altitude, distance from home, battery level, and much more.

(Added: Oct 23, 2011, Hits: 8675, Comments: 42, Rating: n/a)
iPhly: Radio Control From Your iPhone Review
iPhly: Radio Control From Your iPhone Review
By 78dave
New applications for iPhones were certainly destined for the world of radio control. The iPhly is a well thought out open-source application that is available for free.

(Added: Oct 21, 2011, Hits: 9470, Comments: 62, Rating: n/a)
Hobby Lobby Escale Samurai Powered Glider Review
Hobby Lobby Escale Samurai Powered Glider Review
By 78dave
The eScale Samurai sets the bar high among this fun aircraft type with outstanding flight qualities resulting from a well designed airframe and excellent components. Join Dr. Dave as he takes to the sky with a noble Samurai.

(Added: Oct 10, 2011, Hits: 5823, Comments: 28, Rating: n/a)
Horizon Hobby E-flite Celectra 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger Review
Horizon Hobby E-flite Celectra 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger Review
By Mike Llewellyn
Celectra has released a dual power source 80w Multi-Chemistry balance charger. This compact design features a built in AC power supply for convenience and is very easy to use.

(Added: Sep 30, 2011, Hits: 2673, Comments: 7, Rating: n/a)
Revolution Kites EXP High-Performance Quadline Flying Wing Review
Revolution Kites EXP High-Performance Quadline Flying Wing Review
By Ralph Squillace
When you're faced with winds too high to fly most R/C models, why not come to the field prepared with something that thrives in wind? Just don't call this incredible quadline the "K" word.

(Added: Sep 22, 2011, Hits: 5740, Comments: 22, Rating: n/a)
Having the Right Tools Makes Assembly So Much Easier!
Having the Right Tools Makes Assembly So Much Easier!
By Michael Heer
Tired of stripping screws? Tired of long searches to find the tool you need? Do your tools hurt your hands? Are you using bargain bin tools? Give the tools you use some thought.

(Added: Sep 21, 2011, Hits: 3921, Comments: 7, Rating: n/a)
Radio Carbon Arts "2.4gHz Radio Clinic" DVD Review
Radio Carbon Arts "2.4gHz Radio Clinic" DVD Review
By George Voss
Radio Carbon Arts' latest DVD "2.4gHz Radio Clinic" is a timely DVD that discusses the latest in RC frequency allocation. Paul Naton shows us the good, the bad, and the wonderful use of this new frequency band we are allowed to use.

(Added: Sep 19, 2011, Hits: 1881, Comments: 2, Rating: n/a)
Goldberg Gentle Lady Glider ARF Review
Goldberg Gentle Lady Glider ARF Review
By Tim Wolff
Tim Wolff revisits an old favorite in a refined ARF form and remembers why so many pilots started thermal soaring with a Gentle Lady.

(Added: Sep 19, 2011, Hits: 3645, Comments: 21, Rating: n/a)
HobbyKing FPV-UAV Composite 1660mm Electric Airplane ARF Review
HobbyKing FPV-UAV Composite 1660mm Electric Airplane ARF Review
By Michael Heer
The HobbyKing FPV (First Person View) is a large plane built to hold the video camera and transmitting gear needed to send video back to the pilot. This review is from the combined efforts of Jeffrey Hunter and Michael Heer.

(Added: Sep 15, 2011, Hits: 5120, Comments: 12, Rating: n/a)
The Ultimate Night Light Set Review
The Ultimate Night Light Set Review
By Michael Heer
The Ultimate Night Light Set: for those who want the very best!

(Added: Sep 14, 2011, Hits: 5867, Comments: 21, Rating: n/a)
Servo City ABS SPT-50, SPT-100, SPT-200 Pan and Tilt Systems Review
Servo City ABS SPT-50, SPT-100, SPT-200 Pan and Tilt Systems Review
By 78dave
Servo City has a Pan and Tilt system for just about any application, and with the correct servos and you can easily mount the pan and tilt just about anywhere on the aircraft.

(Added: Sep 08, 2011, Hits: 3539, Comments: 7, Rating: n/a)
Dave Platt's Tools of the Trade DVD Review
Dave Platt's Tools of the Trade DVD Review
By George Voss
Dave Platt’s latest DVD, Tools of the Trade, introduces both scratch-built and plans-built modelers to the common tools every modeler should have in his work shop.

(Added: Sep 07, 2011, Hits: 1965, Comments: 4, Rating: n/a)
ReadyMadeRC GoPro Pan & Tilt Mount Review
ReadyMadeRC GoPro Pan & Tilt Mount Review
By Kevin Martin
GoPro- pan and tilt edition? Sure! Author Kevin Martin puts the ReadyMadeRC GoPro pan and tilt mount on a ParkZone Radian to see just how well these mounts work!

(Added: Sep 07, 2011, Hits: 4532, Comments: 26, Rating: n/a)
Hobby People BH Sonic 78" Sailplane with Carrying Case Review
Hobby People BH Sonic 78" Sailplane with Carrying Case Review
By Michael Heer
The BH Sonic is advertised as a Hotliner that comes with its own carrying case as an ARF that is 95% ready to fly. Let's take a close look at this new electric sailplane and she how she flies.

(Added: Sep 06, 2011, Hits: 3699, Comments: 24, Rating: n/a)
Hobby Lobby eRC Speed Controller and Programmer Review
Hobby Lobby eRC Speed Controller and Programmer Review
By Michael Heer
The new eRC line of speed controller is promising: "All the function and quality of a high dollar ESC without the high dollar price."

(Added: Sep 01, 2011, Hits: 4501, Comments: 22, Rating: n/a)
Airtronics SD-6G FHSS Six-Channel Radio Review, Part One
Airtronics SD-6G FHSS Six-Channel Radio Review, Part One
By Ralph Squillace
Intuitive, logical programming and affordability meet legendary Airtronics quality in this easy-to-program, state-of-the-art computerized radio.

(Added: Jul 22, 2011, Hits: 5696, Comments: 13, Rating: n/a)
Hobby Partz Exceed RC Rocket Series 86MA09 Motor Review
Hobby Partz Exceed RC Rocket Series 86MA09 Motor Review
By Ralph Squillace
If the price of motors has kept you from replacing the gearbox or "beer can" in your electric model, it's time to look at an incredibly affordable way to get that underpowered model off the shelf and back in the air!

(Added: Jul 05, 2011, Hits: 8962, Comments: 41, Rating: n/a)
GWS S03N2FFD Standard Digital Servo Review
GWS S03N2FFD Standard Digital Servo Review
By Ralph Squillace
The company with "servo" in its name has a powerful and affordable new addition to their lineup. Read along as this terrific new servo flexes its muscles in this exclusive review of one of the first production units!

(Added: Jul 05, 2011, Hits: 3292, Comments: 11, Rating: n/a)