R/C News

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.

24 Dec 07 - Ideal For Slow Flyers, Foamies, Small Sport Aerobats And 3D - New Tower Hobbies LiPo batteries with ElectriFly Balance Connectors, allow all cells to fully charge to 4.20V ensuring maximum power from the pack and conditions the cells better so they last longer!

24 Dec 07 - Gasoline Power And Ease - With Two Ignition Options - Fuji-Imvac's BT-34 gasoline engines offer more displacement than the BT-32, for more power and performance - along with a new crankcase design and easier mounting!

24 Dec 07 - Digital Screen Technology In A Surface Stick System - The LCD screen on the Futaba 4GWD is just one of the great upgrades this radio has over the 4VWD.

24 Dec 07 - More FASST Technology For Futaba Systems - The Futaba R617FS 2.4GHz FASST Receiver 7C is compact enough for park flyers, yet powerful enough to control giant-scale models.

24 Dec 07 - Digital Micro Servos With More "Teeth" - Upgrades on the S3153MG & S3156MG digital micro servos include the added durability of metal gears and a ball bearing for smoother operation.

24 Dec 07 - Smooth, Easy, Proportional Control For All Skill Levels - Built to last and built to perform, the Futaba MC401CR and MC601C compact ESCs offer superior control and many popular features.

24 Dec 07 - Blurs The Line Between 3D And Precision Aerobatics - While adhering to the high standards of E-Performance Series models, the ElectriFly Reactor Bipe ARF also offers some fresh perspectives.

24 Dec 07 - Helimax Cnc Bell-Hiller Rotor Head Upgrade Kit - The HeliMax CNC Bell-Hiller Rotor Head Upgrade Kit is designed to increase hovering stability, eliminate forward flight pitching and make flying in windy conditions more manageable.

24 Dec 07 - Must-Have Products For Modelers - O'Donnell Speed Wash Cleaner contains five cleaning agents and applies with or without water.

26 Nov 07 - Pre-Equipped With FASST Technology - All the advantages of Futaba 2.4GHz, with all-in-one convenience! The 3PK radio is designed for the top-level racer, with driver-friendly features such as a multi-position wheel, multiple menus, Direct Select for quick access and much more.

26 Nov 07 - 2-Stick Surface Control On 2.4GHz - The Futaba 3GR-FS 2.4GHz includes virtually every feature of the 3PM 2.4GHz system - in the stick radio layout preferred by many modelers.

26 Nov 07 - Goldberg Craftsmanship In An Exciting Electric - Brushless motor power and Goldberg quality come together in this truly awesome aerobat.

26 Nov 07 - A High Power Brushless ESC For Large Electrics - ElectriFly's latest brushless ESC delivers 60 amps of current - even with up to 50 volts on the input.

26 Nov 07 - An Ideal Power Pack For The Hobbico Nexstar EP - The sub-C NiMH cells in this ElectriFly NiMH 9.6V 3000mAh stick pack deliver incredible power and are priced competitively.

26 Nov 07 - Sure To Be The Engine Choice Of Dominant Drivers - Designed in the USA by master engine tuner Steve O'Donnell, the O'Donnell Super Sport .21 is the pinnacle of 1/8 scale nitro racing! It's a shining example of the "clean sheet" concept – a fresh look at engine construction and components, with nothing borrowed from existing technology.

26 Nov 07 - More Detailed R/C Tanks For Battle Buffs - VsTank adds the Russian T-72 and Japanese Type 90 to their lineup of exciting, electric-powered tanks.

13 Nov 07 - The Ultimate 1/8 Competition Buggy - The O'Donnell Z01-B R is the ride that top-level racers have been waiting for - AND it's already been driven to victory in several major racing events by multi-national champion Jared Tebo.

08 Nov 07 - Easy Enormous Gas Boating Action - At nearly 5' long, the AquaCraft Rio 51 RTR dominates the water with its size, speed, looks and performance.

08 Nov 07 - High Performance Metal Props For Gasoline-Powered Model Boats - GrimRacer props are a terrific bolt-on upgrade for gasoline-powered model boats in the popular 23-28cc size. Made from lightweight copper-beryllium-titanium to be inflexible but not brittle, GrimRacer metal props are easier to sand and shape than stainless steel props.

08 Nov 07 - Another Great Piranha Power Option - This Piranha NiMH 7.2V 2500mAh stick pack delivers the most capacity and run-time ever offered in our popular line of sport packs.

08 Nov 07 - Taking Entry-Level Off-Roading To A Whole New Level - The DuraTrax Evader EXT is the perfect "trainer" truck for getting beginners on the road to R/C fun.

08 Nov 07 - Where Form, Features And Functionality Come Together To Create The Premier Racer's Radio - The Futaba 4PK's contemporary styling is not only unique, it's extremely well-balanced and ergonomic.

08 Nov 07 - New 6EX FASST System Radios Now Include Servos - The Futaba 6EX computerized radio, which already boasts many state-of-the-art functions PLUS all of the advantages of FASST technology, now includes servos for an added level of convenience.

08 Nov 07 - Guaranteed To Satisfy Virtually All Intermediate-Level Desires - Thanks to the unsurpassed combination of value, form and function, the Futaba 7C is guaranteed to satisfy virtually all intermediate-level desires.

08 Nov 07 - A More Affordable Way To Balance Charge Electrifly Lipo Packs - This compact, easy to use balance charger is designed specifically for 3-cell lithium-polymer batteries of over 800mAh - R/C's most popular new power source.

08 Nov 07 - An Innovative Accessory Modelers Will Love - The Great Planes Back to Back Hook 'n Loop Hold Down Straps feature a low-profile cross section of "hooks" on one side and "loops" on the other side of the same 3/4" wide strip.

08 Nov 07 - Adding Even More To The Industry's #1 Simulator - Great Planes RealFlight Generation 4.0 has been the best-selling sim for over 10 years - and it continues to get better.

08 Nov 07 - Overcome The Fear Of Flying - With the FlyZone Diablo RTF, modelers can get into ducted fan flight without fear.

08 Nov 07 - Ready-To-Fly EP Aerobatic Mini Helicopter - With everything that the Heli-Max AXE CP has going for it, it's easy to see how it has turned the world of R/C helis upside down. Now, this awesome model is even better - it's equipped with a lithium-polymer battery, which is all the rage in electrics.

08 Nov 07 - Packing More Power Into 60-Size Planes - The O.S. Engines 81FS mounts easily in the same space as the FS-70SII with no modifications.

08 Nov 07 - O.S. Answers A Need For Revo And T-Maxx Owners - More monster muscle for racing or bashing, the O.S. Engines 21TM adds more power and displacement than the 18TM and without modification.

08 Nov 07 - A Warbird ARF That Could Be Mistaken For The Real Thing - Just as the full-size P51D Mustang was superior to Axis aircraft during WWII, Top Flite's 1/7 sport scale model of the famous fighter surpasses all other ARFs in appearance, performance and quality construction.

24 Sep 07 - Popular Digital Servo Upgrades - Futaba S9551 & S9452 digital servos boast the smoothness of dual bearings and the durability of metal gears while the digital operation translates into precision performance and nearly instantaneous response.

24 Sep 07 - A Flying Tiger With Sport-Scale Versatility - The newest warbird in Great Planes' 1/12 sport-scale hangar, the P-40 Warhawk .25/EP ARF, is sure to be as popular with military aviation buffs as it will be with R/C pilots!

24 Sep 07 - The Ultimate Electric Flight Training Model - Just as the Hobbico NexSTAR 46 forever changed the perception of glow-powered ready-to-fly trainers, the NexSTAR EP is doing the same for electrics.

24 Sep 07 - A Complete, Top-Of-The-Line Heli Package Designed For The Kinetic - New Heli-Max Kinetic Flight Packs take the guesswork out of properly accessorizing the popular Kinetic 50 heli.

24 Sep 07 - A New Version Of A Popular Powerhouse - An aluminum heat sink head combined with special factory tuning makes the O.S. Engines Speed Tuned 21VZ-B V-SPEC AL is a more efficiently cooled competition engine!

24 Sep 07 - Quality Flyers - Much Less Expensive Than Comparable Foam Models - Revell Room Flyers can easily be flown indoors so weather is never an issue! Made of durable, super-lightweight foam and decorated with eye-catching graphics, a simple hand toss gets the Room Flyer airborne.

24 Sep 07 - New Tanks For Waging Wireless Warfare - Micro Tanks measure less than 3-1/2" long but perform much like the larger VS tanks - with full directional control, rotating turrets and guns that fire infrared beams.

20 Sep 07 - Tower Hobbies Wins Circle Of Excellence Platinum Award For The Eighth Time - Tower Hobbies, the world's largest retailer of radio-control and general hobby supplies, was recently awarded its eighth consecutive “Circle of Excellence” Platinum Award by BizRate Research and Shopzilla, Inc.

28 Aug 07 - A "Must-Have" Accessory For Boat Racers And Modelers - AquaCraft Grimracer belts are more reliable than pull starters, with the added benefit of preserving precious engine power.

28 Aug 07 - The Best RTR Buggy Just Got Better - Everything drivers want in a ready-to-run nitro 4WD buggy, the 1/8 scale DuraTrax Raze has: size, speed, durability, ease of operation and exceptional value.

28 Aug 07 - A Performance Boost For Big Boats - The Fuji BT-28 Marine Engine sports a water-cooled head to help prevent heat buildup from affecting settings.

28 Aug 07 - A More Versatile 6EX Radio - Futaba's new 6EXP transmitter combines airplane AND heli programming into one awesome transmitter.

28 Aug 07 - Extra Muscle For Steering Electric Helis - The Futaba S9257 Digital Rudder Servos combine increased torque and high speed with digital precision.

28 Aug 07 - A Fully 3D And IMAC Capable Crowd-Pleaser - The SU-31 is one of the most popular designs for precision flying and the Great Planes Performance Series ARF model of this aerobat is sure to be one of the most popular planes at the field this summer.

28 Aug 07 - Another Exciting Expansion Pack Installment - As more new aircraft are introduced, RealFlight is making them available on the absolute best R/C flight simulator in the industry.

28 Aug 07 - Piper Cub Popularity In An Easy-Flying, 4-Channel ARF - The traditional looks and performance of the Piper J-3 Cub are two good reasons why modelers have always had a soft spot for this great little plane.

28 Aug 07 - This New Concept Is Ideal - Especially For Beginners - Almost every R/C model requires batteries and these convenient Hobbico combo packs, featuring DuraTrax or ElectriFly present an all-in-one type of concept that's perfect for beginners.

28 Aug 07 - O.S. .28XZ Truggy Engine, O.S. Speed .12TZ Spec II Engine And LC4 Plug - With input from top truggy drivers, O.S. has developed the ideal engine for these hybrid hot rods.

28 Aug 07 - The Most Detailed B-25J ARF Ever - Both Inside And Out - Top Flite proudly introduces the most impressive R/C replica of the celebrated B-25J Mitchell twin-engine bomber ever designed.

28 Aug 07 - Heavy Metal Power in a Stanard Sized Case! - For glow or electric powered helicopters, cars, boats and airplanes requiring very high torque, the Tower Hobbies TS-150 digital servo is the way to go.

24 Aug 07 - Carl Goldberg Models And Lanier R/C Become Part Of The Great Planes Family - Great Planes Model Manufacturing announced today that it has acquired the Lanier R/C and Carl Goldberg product lines. Both companies are currently located in Oakwood, GA but will soon relocate to Great Planes' headquarters in Champaign-Urbana, IL.

08 Aug 07 - I.M.P.B.A. Internats National Champion - Russ Williamson, manager of the AquaCraft and Heli-Max product lines at Hobbico, captured First Place in three National Championships categories at the I.M.P.B.A. Internats in Seville, Ohio, July 27th through August 4th.