Category Archives: Reviews
ParkZone Albatros DVa BNF ReviewBeing a WWI airplane nut, Rob was all too happy to have the ParkZone Albatros DV.a on the bench! Amazing scale details on this foam creation make it a real eye catcher, but as we all know – looks can be deceiving. Check out our 5×5 review and get all the nitty-gritty details on this legendary WWI classic! Continue reading
IFT Evolve 300 CX RTF ReviewReleasing a new coaxial helicopter into the market and hoping for success is no small feat. Not only does it have to be an excellent flyer, it also has to offer some real incentive to entice current coaxial owners. IFT’s new Evolve 300 CX promises just that with a bigger footprint, more power, and intelligent anti-collision sensors onboard. See the verdict in our 5X5 review… Continue reading
Flyzone DHC-2 Beaver Tx-R ReviewA legendary bush plane, the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver is very well known among full-scale and RC enthusiasts alike for it’s rugged and stable nature. Kurt and Rob take Flyzone’s Select Scale DHC-2 Beaver for a splash at the local reservoir to see how it lives up to the prototype legend… Continue reading
Ares Chronos CX 75 Product SpotlightJoin us as we take a look at the “toy helicopter killer” – the Ares Chronos CX 75. For under 40 bucks, is it possible to have true hobby flight performance and benefits? Watch our coverage and find out for yourself! Continue reading
Tower Hobbies F4U Corsair ReviewTower Hobbies sent over their EP F4U Corsair model in Rx-R configuration for testing. You’ll spend more time watching the review than you will assembling the model, so check out the videos and see if the Tower Hobbies F4U Corsair is right for you! Continue reading
Thunder Tiger Raptor G4 E720 FBL ReviewThe Raptor name is steeped in RC helicopter history. With a change in North American distributorship and the release of a fresh wave of new helicopters, Thunder Tiger is once again making a strong push in the competition heli market. 2012 saw Thunder Tiger team pilot Nick Maxwell win XFC with his Raptor G4. Kurt and Rob grabbed one and set to the task of getting under the hood of this redesigned predator to see what’s really going on under the hood. Continue reading
SAB Goblin 630 ReviewSAB Heli Division’s Goblin helicopters entered the scene in a big way last year. Not only did they appear with a comprehensive, competition-class platform but they also introduced their own innovations like a unique drive transmission and structural tail booms. Add to that the cross-platform integration of DFC (Direct Flight Control) head designs and one look at a Goblin made you aware that this was a different animal. When we saw the Goblins at the 2012 IRCHA Jamboree, we immediately knew this was one platform we just had to test. Join us as we get to know the Goblin 630 and unveil our large format 5X5 heli scoring format… Continue reading
Real Flight Basic ReviewReal Flight Basic is a “stripped down to the essentials” version of the legendary Real Flight simulator. Instead of 85 aircraft you get 47, including a nice variety of aerobatic, scale, sport, jet, and helicopters. Continue reading
Aerobeez MXS-R 30cc ARF ReviewWhen Aerobeez sent over a 30cc 75″ MXS-R for testing and review, we gladly accepted and started gathering the necessary components. See how the Aerobeez MXS-R 26% 75″ 30cc scored on our 5X5 review… Continue reading
Ares Ethos QX 75 Nano-Micro Quad ReviewQuadcopters have permeated the hobby industry by force over the last few years. It’s only natural that we see tiny versions of these flying machines appear from top-rated manufacturers. We’ve tested and flown a number of larger quads outdoors, but having something you can fly both indoors and out makes for some exciting winter flying fun! Continue reading
