Airplane Reviews
ParkZone Albatros DVa BNF Reviewby 2 Brothers Hobby| Apr 23, 2013Being 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...
Flyzone DHC-2 Beaver Tx-R Reviewby 2 Brothers Hobby| Apr 13, 2013A 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 Be...
Tower Hobbies F4U Corsair Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Mar 21, 2013Tower 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...
Aerobeez MXS-R 30cc ARF Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Jan 20, 2013When 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......
Top Flite Mini Contender EP Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Nov 16, 2012For over 40 years, RC pilots have enjoyed the wide flight envelope of the Top Flite Contender. Whether carving aerobatics at higher speeds or settling in for gracious low speed fly-bys, the Contender ...
Maxford USA Hansa Brandenburg W.29 ARF Reviewby Thayer Syme| Nov 13, 2012Over 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...
Flyzone Calypso Tx-R Reviewby Rob Gornek| Sep 10, 2012Electric 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-fri...
Ultra Micro Pole Cat BNF by ParkZoneby 2 Brothers Hobby| Aug 03, 2012Most hobbies, sports, industries, and cultures have some sort of generally recognized "Golden Age" "“ often identified well after the age has passed. But I wonder, is it possible to identify what act...
Ares RC Gamma 370 Trainer Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Aug 01, 2012Ares RC has been steady churning out product since they hit the scene last year. Not only have the releases been steady, but the models fly great! Their latest offering is the Gamma 370, an upgradea...
Flyzone Millennium Master EP Tx-R Reviewby Thayer Syme| Jul 30, 2012One of Flyzone's latest is the Millennium Master EP, a modern little speedster. Patterned after a full scale Italian light plane, the Flyzone Millennium Master beautifully replicates the sleek, flowin...
Helicopter Reviews
IFT Evolve 300 CX RTF Reviewby 2 Brothers Hobby| Apr 22, 2013Releasing 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 ...
Ares Chronos CX 75 Product Spotlightby Kurt Gornek| Mar 26, 2013Join 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 ...
Thunder Tiger Raptor G4 E720 FBL Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Mar 09, 2013The 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 pu...
SAB Goblin 630 Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Feb 20, 2013SAB 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 innovatio...
Ares Ethos QX 75 Nano-Micro Quad Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Jan 18, 2013Quadcopters 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...
E-flite Blade 450X BNF Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Aug 12, 2012For transitional helicopter pilots, a powerful, affordable, and agile 450-sized CP is a highly attractive solution. Add to that the elimination of lengthy assembly times and you've basically describe...
Heli-Max Novus FP N200 Reviewby Kurt Gornek| May 14, 2012Heli-Max discontinued the Novus 125FP, and has now released the Novus FP N200 - a bigger fixed pitch helicopter for heli pilots transitioning from coaxial flight. We've been curious as to what Heli-M...
Ares RC MD 500D CX 100 Heli Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Dec 17, 2011Ares recently launched three new Ultra Micros and Kurt and Rob got their hands on two of the coaxial helis. New brand, new product, same grueling 5X5...see how the Ares MD 500D CX 100 helicopter surv...
Thunder Tiger Mini Titan V2 Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Sep 26, 2011See how the Mini Titan V2's host of upgrades performed in the air and on the bench...
Heli-Max Axe CX Nano Reviewby Kurt Gornek| Jan 15, 2011In a sea of coaxials, there's a strong divide between "toys" and "flying models"...
Equipment Reviews
Real Flight Basic Reviewby Steve Kessinger| Feb 20, 2013Real 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, a...
RealFlight 6by Steve Kessinger| Jun 26, 2012There's a fine line between being a happy old codger and a curmudgeon and as I get older I find myself starting to say "Back in my day...." I guess I have to admit it, I'm a little bit jealous of the...
Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checkerby Steve Kessinger| Jun 26, 2012There's a lot I like about flying electric airplanes but I miss not knowing how much/little fuel I had in the tank....
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