A guy just can't resist a robot that farts. OK, it has a lot of other cool features too. WowWee wowed us with remote controlled bowling Robosapiens. But Bossa Nova is bringing on the rocket-shooting primates... uh, Prime-8, that is. Read more...Move Over Robo. It's Prime-8 Time originally appeared on About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 08:06:42.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Move Over Robo. It's Prime-8 Time
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Which is Really Faster -- Nitro or Electric?
20 Nov 2009 | 3:25 amIn response to Are You Ready to Go Nitro, Clyde writes, I have been hearing a lot of people saying that nitro is faster then electric and was just wondering how this rumor got started? Every electric I have owned has walked circles around my nitro. I had a E-Maxx and a T-Maxx, the e-maxx was much faster and bashed a lot better. My E-Revo will outrun any nitro 4wd truggy/buggy that I have seen, of course besides a nitro 4-tec or the like. Brushless technology is producing tons more power then nitro, at a better rpm and pulls into higher speed. Read more...Which is Really Faster -- Nitro or… -
Tag, You're It: Doing Laser Battle With RC Battle Machines
18 Nov 2009 | 9:56 amA few months back I spotted the Jada Toys Battle Machines Laser Battle RCs in the store and wanted one (or two or all of them). I currently have three. They provide a great break from building RCs, repairing family cars, and playing Wii Sports -- all activities I've done a lot of lately (only two of which I've really enjoyed -- can you guess which ones?). Blue Camaro Battle Machines RC © M. James Read more...Tag, You're It: Doing Laser Battle With RC Battle Machines originally appeared on About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 17:56:24.Permalink | Comment |… -
How to Assemble Beadlocks
14 Nov 2009 | 6:50 amOne of the more time-consuming and somewhat frustrating steps in building my AX10 was assembling the wheels with their beadlock rims. Rock Lizard all terrain tire with beadlock rim © M. James When done, they look great. But it is a tedious process. Read more...How to Assemble Beadlocks originally appeared on About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 14:50:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
RC Rock Crawler on Xtreme 4x4
13 Nov 2009 | 5:47 amAn upcoming weekend episode of Xtreme 4x4 on Spike TV will feature radio controlled rock crawlers. including the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler and the Axial AX10 Scorpion. Read more...RC Rock Crawler on Xtreme 4x4 originally appeared on About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 13:47:35.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Draganfly Innovations News
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Thunder Power RCs new Pro Power 45 C Series LiPo Batteries
20 Nov 2009 | 6:14 amThunder power has just recently made available a new line of Thunder Power RC Pro Power 45C lipo batteries. Building on the incredible success of Thunder Power RCs’ G4 Pro Lite V2 20C and Pro Power 30C batteries now proven to offer significantly more power (up to 30%) and cycle life (up to 5-times more plus 5C charge rate capability with NO loss in cycle life delivery) than most previous generation batteries, Thunder Power RC is excited to once again lead the way in the LiPo battery market with the release of the most advanced, most powerful and longest lasting series of LiPo batteries… -
Thunder Power RC All-New Lipo G4 Pro Power 30C Series Features and Benefits
23 Oct 2009 | 2:51 pmExclusive Generation 4 (G4) chemistry offers a never before seen revolution and evolution in LiPo cell performance with up to 30% more power, 5-times better cycle life delivery and ultra-fast 5C charge rate capability Offers the industry’s highest level of power delivery at the lowest possible weight, delivering up to 30% more power at the same or even lower weight than most other brand 20C to 35C rated batteries Industry-leading cycle life and longevity up to 5-times better than other brands offers long lasting value and performance WITH NO DISCERNABLE LOSS OF POWER DELIVERY FOR THE FIRST… -
Thunder Power RC All New LiPo G4 Pro Lite V2 20C Series Features and Benefits
23 Oct 2009 | 2:32 pmExclusive Generation 4 (G4) chemistry offers a never before seen revolution and evolution in LiPo cell performance with up to 20% more power, 4-times better cycle life delivery and ultra-fast 4C charge rate capability! Replaces the ever-popular, industry-standard and industry-leading Pro Lite series of batteries at new lower prices up to 25% less while also delivering upwards of 20% more power and increased cycle life Capable of being charged safely at rates up to 4C for ultra-fast charge times of 15 minutes or less WITH NO REDUCTION IN CYCLE LIFE DELIVERY! (When charged using approved… -
FAA approves use of Draganflyer X6 R/C UAV for use by Mesa County Sheriff under Certificate of Authority (COA)
23 Oct 2009 | 7:57 amMesa County Sheriff’s Office and Draganfly Innovations have been working together to test the Draganflyer X6 for policing operations. The Colorado Grand Junction Free Press reports that the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and the Draganflyer X6 have meet the strict requirements of the FAA in order for the Draganflyer X6 to be operated for police requirements. The FAA controls what can be operated in United States airspace. Most of the requirements of the FAA have to do with ensuring public safety, and the Draganflyer X6 has met these requirements. This allows the Mesa County Sheriffs… -
Announcing 5 New Thunder Power Batteries For Your RC Planes, Cars and Helicopters
28 Aug 2009 | 2:43 pmWe’re pleased to announce the release of 4 brand new Thunder Power Lipo batteries. We pride ourselves on carrying every Thunder Power battery manufactured. These recent additions represent some of Thunder Power’s coolest new developments. New Thunder Power 7.4V 2S 5400 Saddle Pack This new battery from Thunder Power RC features a saddle shaped design, with two individual battery packs wired in series. This allows for greater flexibility and increased capacity. ROARR approved, this saddle pack lipo battery is perfect for all your RC cars and trucks. Specifications for the Thunder Power…
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Red RC - RC Car News
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Aigoin leaves the Arena as double Champion
22 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pmYannick Aigoin has completed a clean sweep at the 2009 Arena Offroad Meeting here in Italy by claiming victory in the main event heading home Riccardo Rabitti for a Losi 1-2 finish. Having had a bad start, which saw him drop to the back of the running order, the French racer worked his way up through the field to take the win adding to his earlier Truggy victory. View our full event coverage here. -
Kyosho Ultima SC Truck
22 Nov 2009 | 11:29 amFollowing on from the preview we received back in September of the new Ultima SC truck from Kyosho, comes the release of the complete specifications and features on this 2wd short course truck that is due to be released next month. The boom of the R/C short course racing is spreading across the world and is becoming a part of some of the major races in the U.S. ROAR already has announced this class and regulations have been introduced. The Ultima SC has been designed with all of the racing performance in mind and meets all ROAR regulations. This Ready-Set is not just a backyard basher but a… -
Rabitti on pole for Arena race
22 Nov 2009 | 7:48 amItalian National Champion Riccardo Rabitti will start the 2009 Arena Offroad Meeting from pole position ahead of Losi team-mate Yannick Aigoin. Aigoin took the win in the first of the Semi Finals but Rabitti’s win in the second produced a faster time to see him carry the number 1 on his Sirio powered 8ight for the 45-minute Main here at the ‘Arena of Cowboys’. Both Rabitti and Aigoin had to work hard for their wins. Aigoin saw his Novarossi engine cut on the start due to the idle being set too low and once restarted he had to work his way up through the field. Running one fuel… -
Schepis Models to distribute Sirio Engines
22 Nov 2009 | 2:46 amWe received the exclusive news that Sirio engines, who up until recently were distributed by A.M.R.C., will now be distributed worldwide by Schepis Models. We were given the information from Gino Voghera (above right) from Lavorazioni Meccaniche Srl who was visiting the Offroad Meeting in Italy along with Salvatore Schepis, owner of Schepis Models. We can expect an official announcement on the partnership in the coming days. -
Aigoin does Race of Champions double
21 Nov 2009 | 6:40 pmSaturday night at the Arena Offroad Meeting is ‘Race of Champions’ time and once again it was the yellow and black Losi’s of Yannick Aigoin that ruled proceedings winning both the buggy and truggy encounters while British driver Anthony Conroy enjoyed his first ever race win with success in the Buggy F2 category. View our full event coverage here.
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RC Cars Hobby
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Associated Electronics – a little information…
15 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pmThere are several companies that manufacture RC cars. One of the leaders in this industry is Associated Electronics. This company has been in business since 1964. In 1964 Lee Yurada and Roger Curtis joined forces to open a slot car parts and accessories company. This company was created in response to the high popularity of slot cars at the time. The team were fairly successful with their venture during the 1960s. By the early 1970s a new trend in model vehicle recreation emerged, the remote control fad. In 1971 Curtis and Yurada put their backgrounds in aircraft part manufacturing to work as… -
Tips for safe play with mini-rc cars…
15 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pmMini RC cars can be a lot of fun. However, their small size produces a few unique safety hazards that parents need to be aware of, as do pet owners. The first safety issue is of course choking hazards. While young children will not be able to choke on most mini-rc cars, pets like dogs can. To protect your pets you need to make sure that you do not allow them to chase these small cars and you need to make sure you put them away when you are done playing with them. Kids can choke on the small parts that make up the mini-rc cars. It is because of this that you will need to examine your mini rc… -
September repairs and cleaning for remote controlled cars…
15 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pmThe fall is a great time to examine your Kyosho RC cars for damage from the spring and summer. Since there is still plenty of good weather left to play with your RC cars you will want to fix small problems now so you can take advantage of this. The problems that you will want to address in September include tire problems, power issues and body damage. September is also a great month to upgrade your remote control cars. By upgrading in September you will have time to try out various upgrades before storing your cars for the winter. Some of the upgrades that you may want to make include engine… -
Developing game ideas for electric RC cars…
15 Aug 2009 | 4:00 pmRC car games can be a great way to spend an afternoon, give the kids something to do or to just have fun. There are countless games that you can come up with that involve your electric RC cars. Some of the games that you can play wil challenge your driving skills, while others will challenge your mind. Races are the first type of games that you can play with RC cars. One race that you can plan is a simple straight line race between two points. This race can be held on a sidewalk or the street. The next race is a track race. These races can be held on remote control vehicle tracks or on built… -
Summer tips for remote control cars and toys…
15 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pmJuly is a hot month for family fun, as well as a hot month for weather. If you like to work with your RC cars in the summer months you need to be careful. You could end up damaging your RC vehicle or your health. When temperatures start to rise they create several problems. First of all you remote controlled vehicles are more like to overheat and your paint jobs are more likely to fade. Also as the temperatures start to go up you run the risk of getting a sun burn or experiencing a heat related illness. To protect your RC vehicle from damage you will want to either run it in the shade or run…
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RC Driver Community Pit Space
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The Tamiya Sand scorcher returns!
21 Nov 2009 | 4:51 pmSupposed to be out in 2010. This is something people have been wanting a re-release of for years now and it looks like Tamiya was listening. It's on the site under off-road RC. -
new hobbywing 1/8 brushles system on the way
21 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pmhi guys well just found out hobbywing are releasing a brand new version of there 1/8 scale brushles system , including a brand new 90% efficent brushles motor , looks very cool check it out . http://rss.rcmart.com/2009/11/07/hob...shless-system/ -
Mamba Monster, From Castle Creations, And Neu Motors
20 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pmWell, Ill dive into the question 1. How many batteries does it need? 2. what kinda connectors? 3. 2200 KV, or 2650 KV? **NOTE: Stormer Hobbies sells them, i have had good experiance with them, i got a Fast Lane Machine Emaxx chassis, and skid plates ($150, delivered promptley), so I think I will buy from there more often, https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...s&pn=CCM6202** It is cheaper than the LHS, but Ill stilll need bateries, im looking for speed and runtime, what should I get? thanks for awnsering questions if you do. -
I'm an idiot.
20 Nov 2009 | 12:04 pmI'm an idiot for buying The wrong adapter. I bought a male traxxas to female deans.I was supposed to buy a female traxxas to male deans. Don't make this mistake! -
4 channel tx?
19 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pmi am building a 2.2 comp crawler/rock racer and i need a 4 channel radio so i can have front dig and a 2 speed transmission. i was going to get an airtronics m11 but it is too much money. i could run an airplane transmitter but i would have to modify it so the throttle will center but i would prefer a trigger transmitter because i fly too so it sort of screws me up. also, if i do run an airplane transmitter ehat are the laws? do i have to run 2.4 ghz? and how easy is it to set it up so it is an moa crawler and each stick controls an axle (lateral is steering and vertical is throttle)?
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RCGroups.com
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David Kyjovsky and RC-Factory EPP Yak 54 Review
19 Nov 2009 | 8:34 amAn EPP plane that is almost indestructible, has incredible roll authority and can be built in one or two evenings. Has the ideal 3D trainer been discovered? Jon Barnes along with Jeff Williams try to find out. -
Hangar 9 Toledo Special ARF Review
18 Nov 2009 | 8:43 amMike Llewellyn looks at the new vintage-style Toledo Special a new ARF offering from Hangar 9 for either glow or electric power It's a fantastic, well mannered flier and looks good to boot. -
Great Planes Fairchild PT-19 EP ARF Review
18 Nov 2009 | 8:42 amMike Llewellyn takes on the all new scale Great Planes PT-19 EP ARF 41.5". It is an excellent performer and perfect for the park. -
FMA Direct Cessna 182 with CoPilot II Stabilization Review
7 Nov 2009 | 4:58 amA Cessna 182 with full CoPilot II stabilization installed, from FMA Direct. Could this be a beginners dream come true? -
Hangar 9 RV-8 46 ARF Review
6 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmEarlier this year Hangar 9 introduced its version of the Vans RV-8 tail dragger, a 50 size ARF that will accept either an electric or nitro based power system. Read on for a in depth look at this 20% scale version of the popular RV-8 home built kit produced by Vans Aircraft.
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RC Helicopter information
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3DMasters 2010 Netherlands
Just got some great news, it seems that the 3DMaster are going for Netherlands the 23rd, 24th and 25th July 2010. That is very close to Denmark, and as i understand it from the press release it is a very easy place to access by plain or by car. I ... -
New remote glow-plug
Bert Kammerer´s review of the new remote glow-plug SwitchGlo Pro i am thinking that would be a nice add-on in combination with the new align starter i was thinking about getting. I am already starting on the list for Christmas. Check out Bert´s review here Original source -
RC helicopter with cars jumping over.
Recently my son had his birthday, and what to get a 6 year old boy, he has everything like his sister, a well known problem for parents this days. Well of course it had to be some RC stuff, but not something flying. I got it, an RC Car, but ... -
New pilot locator feature
Now you can embed the pilot locator on your site, here are the 4 easy steps. 1. Register your club/flying field or yourself on the map, if you’re not already on http://map.rcheli.dk 2. Find you personal PinId, you can find it on the last tab, the service tab when you click on your registration ... -
My last flight 2009
This is a video of my last flight this year, my starter broke once more and for the first time in this hobby, i will not fly in the winter time, check out the video. I think i will getting a new starter, i am not sure if i am ...
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Flight log
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Time of the year again
26 Oct 2009 | 8:39 pmIts time of the year again, looks like its almost there, the winds are coming straight through from northeast, once the rain clears, hopefully the slope season will be here. Dust off those gliders, recharge those batts. -
Predator 2 DLG - Build and fly review
3 Jun 2009 | 8:41 pmJust came back from test flying the Predator 2 DLG. This kit is available from Soaring Composites.BuildingNot so many build pics as I built it stock following the build thread here. Build process was not too hard as the instructions in the build thread was clear. I used HS45hb x4 , 4.8v 300mah rx pack and berg 7 rx. The space in the fuselage was small and it was a tight squeeze to get all the wiring in. I ended up slightly nose heavy and had to add 5 gram lead at the tail to get the CG to 72mm from LE. The boom was cut at 68mm so those using heavy electronics may want to leave a longer boom. -
Back from Korea
25 May 2009 | 12:35 amGot back from F3F Typhoon race 2 weeks ago. It was a great trip, eye opener for us and we learn so much from it. More TR updates at the team blog. After we got back, i seem to be a bit lethargic for RC. It seems that its not only me, but the rest of the team members as well.I guess its cos of all the anticipation, excitement, adrenaline flow is now over, we need to recover abit.Well on a personal level, i'm glad i got this trip started and ended with what we set out to do. I hope this will pave the way for future pilots from SG to venture overseas and take part. It showed as long as we put… -
Final preparations
24 Apr 2009 | 9:46 pmSome final preparations before going to Korea next week.Added in the ballast tube for javelin. Ballast will add another 800 grams , with full ballast AUW will be 3.6kg.Packing and made the box to carry the planes.Final charging before packing it in -
Sloping in April Again
9 Apr 2009 | 8:51 amWe did it again, winds came back in April for 3 years in a row now and we managed to have some extra time at the slope. Although the winds are not as strong as in Feb, it was smooth to fly.I managed to maiden my 3m Javelin before bringing it to korea for the race.This season was a short one , ended 1,2 weeks after CNY, being able to slope again after 1.5 months was great. If we are lucky we may be able to get 1 or 2 more weeks with flyable wind on some days as past 2 years the wind stop around mid Arp. Hope for the best and the windgods may just give us some time extension again.Die hard…
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Recreation Aviation Blog
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Learning to Fly with Ready-to-Fly RC Airplanes
17 Nov 2009 | 8:16 amThe RTF RC airplane is the recommended airplane for the beginner. It is simple to setup and ready to fly out of the box. Learn the basics to enable you to move forward and join the large community of RC airplane hobbyists out there. Related posts:Get Ready to Leave the NestElectric Powered RC Planes - A Matter Of Choice -
RC Battery Solutions
9 Oct 2009 | 3:54 pmEvery now and then your RC battery is going to die. Instead of worrying about what happened your power source, it’s usually more efficient and inexpensive to purchase a replacement. A few years ago batteries were expensive, but in recent years the cost has come down considerably. When in need of an affordable, high-quality solution [...] No related posts. -
Eco-Friendly Skies
30 Aug 2009 | 1:34 pmKeeping our skies blue is one of the primary concerns of many eco-friendly pilots. There’s nothing quite as beautiful as seeing your rc airplane fly against a clear blue backdrop. For those of you pilots interested in protecting our environment long term, here are a number of websites that can help. EPA.gov: The United States Environmental [...] No related posts. -
Do It Yourself RC Flight Cameras
26 Jun 2009 | 8:48 pmI came across an intriguing find on a few different RC related websites: attaching a camera to your rc airplane. The idea of taking a few aerial snapshots caught my attention and I decided to pry into the topic further. Attaching a low-cost digital camera to the rc plane seems to be the most popular way [...] No related posts. -
Hoorah! The FERALBEAST RC Helicopter Takes Flight
14 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pmI picked up the FERALBEAST RC Apache helicopter replica from HobbyTron.com this past weekend. First off, this chopper is more difficult to fly than I had anticipated. Be sure to sit down with the instruction manual to get an understanding of the rotation, directional movement. After a few hours I was able to get a better [...] No related posts.
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What The Heli Is New?
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Nov 18, E-flite's Blade mCX RC Helicopter Review
17 Nov 2009 | 6:50 pmThe Blade mCX is one of the best micro coaxial RC helicopters on the market - find out why. -
Nov 17, E-flite's mCX Tandem Rescue Helicopter Overview
16 Nov 2009 | 8:23 pmThe mCX Tandem Rescue is E-flite's first scale tandem rotor heli - a must have? You Bet... -
Nov 2, E-flite's Blade mSR Helicopter Review - What Makes It So Good?
2 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pmE-flite's Blade mSR Review - is this finally an electric tail motor heli that flies well? Let's find out... -
Sep 28, The Cheap Turbine RC Helicopter
28 Sep 2009 | 3:12 pmThe day of the cheap turbine rc helicopter is here - Introducing Bergen RC Helicopter's 44 Magnum -
Sep 24, Blade mSR Test Flying
24 Sep 2009 | 11:41 amWell, It has been a busy September and finding time to test fly the new Blade mSR is not easy these days, but every chance I get - it is getting stick time. I just wanted to keep you updated that a review is in the making. This thing is just too much fun, and it is hard to think about doing a review when I can't stop for a moment to reflect on each flight as I scramble to fire in another battery and go again. With the 4 port Celectra charger that comes with the mSR and at least 6 LiPo's to keep in the charge rotation, that charger can keep up to hours of flying. I can't believe how fast I can…
