Category Archives: Writers
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
Cutting Ribs, the Easy Way.A lot of people never try their hand at building, as they find cutting ribs intimidating. Read how easy it really is here. Continue reading
Maxford USA Hansa Brandenburg W.29 ARF ReviewOver the last several years Maxford USA has released numerous models of interesting-yet rarely modeled-prototypes. The Hansa Brandenburg W.29 shown here is a unique WWI seaplane fighter that continues in that tradition.
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NEAT Fair 2012The kids are back in school, the morning air a little cooler than the week before and there is a slight, but undeniable, shift in color as the leaves are just starting to turn here in the Northeast. While some may mourn the passing of another summer, RC modelers throughout the Northeast and beyond rejoice, knowing that it is once again time for their annual adventure to Shinhopple, New York, deep in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading
Happy Birthday Carl!October 27, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Carl Goldberg’s birth. Like many others with an appreciation of our aeromodeling history, I was committed to not letting this significant milestone pass unobserved.
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Quad Updates, Surprises and Due ThanksQuite a number of people have chimed in and offered up support for my last minute dash leading up to the JR Indoor Electric Festival and I certainly appreciate it. Continue reading
What’s on Your Workbench?Balsa dust is absorbing. It absorbs the troubles of the day. – Van Wilson. Continue reading
If You Land It, They Will Come – Endeavour’s Final JourneyAs someone who was involved with the last 48 flights of the space shuttle program, it is often difficult for me to withhold sentiment and opinion when writing about the retirement of the orbiters. Continue reading
Flyzone Calypso Tx-R ReviewElectric powered gliders offer a completely different experience for RC pilots. Graceful, sweeping aerobatics, extremely long flight times, and virtually silent operation make smaller models park-friendly while larger sailplanes can add new excitement to mountain passes and soaring ocean cliffs. Rob and Thayer take a close look at Flyzone’s Calypso foam creation and apply the trademark 5X5 inspection… Continue reading
Tips for Safe ChargingModern life is so full of warning signs and hazard labels that they’ve become ignorable white noise. For example, every hobby battery I’ve purchased in the past several years included documentation and/or a colorful sticker that stated the importance of keeping a watchful eye on the charge process. Continue reading
