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Welcome Back, We Missed You: Part Two »

Here is Part II of Welcome Back (home) for returning modelers. This part covers the birth of RTF and the growth of ARF aircraft. Just why today’s airplanes fly so…

Aug 27 2009 / No Comment / Read More »
Scale RC models of a P-6E and a Curtiss Jenny trainer

Welcome Back! We Missed You! Part One »

Welcome Back. We are happy you are returning to model aviation. As you have been looking around and thinking about g4etting started again, you have noticed that there are many…

Jun 28 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

Sport Aviator's Sure-Start Guide for the New RC Pilot

Have you just become interested in Model Aviation and want to know more about it?

Is it hard to learn?
How much does it cost?
Do I need to know how to build a model?
How do I learn to fly?

Park Pilot Helicopters

E-flite Blade CX3 MD 520N »

E-flite Blade CX3 MD 520N blue & silver electric RC model Park Pilot helicopter in flight

E-flite is a leader in the electric flight community for good reason. This company's airplanes and helicopters are all…

May 5 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

Revell’s Fire Strike Pro RTF HELICOPTER »

Revell's Fire Strike Pro RTF model RC Park Pilot Helicopter in flight

Movies Added! The first in a low-cost, just $70, co-axial helicopters designed for younger pilots, the Revell Fire Strike…

Apr 25 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

E-flite BLADE MCX »

E-flite BLADE MCX yellow electric-powered model RC Park Pilot helicopter

Movies Added! Smaller than its BLADE CX brother, the BLADE MCX is a joy for anyone, regardless of piloting…

Apr 14 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

Flight Maneuvers

All Together Now – Part One »

RC airplane model flying overhead

The next part in learning basic aerobatic flight is how to group maneuvers together. Learning this basic maneuver sequence increase any pilot’s flying skills and even makes wind flying much easier. Take this Advanced Flight Lesson in the Advanced training Section. Part II, even more…

Mar 13 2006 / No Comment / Read More »

All Together Now – Part Two »

RC airplane performing thrilling aerobatics

From previous Sport Aviator articles, you learned to fly a roll, the stall turn and a loop. Now see how these maneuvers are put together to improve your flying skills and have fun doing it.…

Jan 31 2005 / No Comment / Read More »

Doing the Roll »

Model RC airplane performing a roll

Impressive when done well, the roll is the gateway to whole families of aerobatic maneuvers. This step-by-step approach begins with quick rolls and ends with beautiful horizon-to-horizon slow rolls.…

Aug 31 2004 / No Comment / Read More »
Advanced Trainers

Shulman Aviation Super Cessna ARF Advanced Trainer »

Shulman Aviation Super Cessna ARF Advanced Trainer red white model RC airplane in flight

The Shulman Aviation Super Cessna is nearly in a class of its own. Light weight, nimble and yet gentle, this Advanced Trainer is definitely not…

Nov 23 2009 / No Comment / Read More »

Pulse XT 40 ARF »

Pulse XT 40 ARF red white model RC airplane held by young boy

Hangar 9’s new Pulse XT is one of the new crop of low-wing Advanced Trainers and sport airplanes. Mike Ramsey and his two sons build…

Jul 2 2009 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Hobby Lobby RCM Funster ARF »

Hobby Lobby RCM Funster ARF red and yellow RC model airplane in flight

The “upside down” Telemaster, one of the all-time best aerobatic trainers, has returned. The RCM Funster’s performance stretches from a Basic Trainer to an energetic…

Mar 28 2008 / No Comment / Read More »
Field Equipment Fly Cam One video camera for RC model aircraft

Fly Cam One

Movies Added! - It’s finally here. A tiny video camera that weighs less than 1.5 ounces, mounts anywhere on anything, is so easy to use that even a computer idiot like your Editor has…

Apr 3 2008 / Read More »
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E-flite’s Alpha 450 Sport Electric Powered Park Friendly Trainer

Movies Added! Hangar 9' successful Alpha glow-powered Basic Trainer series has been teaching new RC pilots how to get into the air for almost a decade. The new E-flite Alpha 450 Sport looks and flies…

May 14 2010 / Read More »
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Great Planes Cherokee ARF? Review

Long a favorite of private pilots everywhere, the Piper Cherokee series has not always been available as a model. Great Planes has changed that with its new Cherokee ARF. This sport airplane has amazing vertical and…

Apr 8 2010 / Read More »
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The End of the Beginning

Constructing an Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) kit has several advantages that Ready-To-Fly (RTF) pilots miss, one of which is that it allows the pilot to select an upgraded radio system and engine. Learn how to here.…

Oct 5 2005 / Read More »
Hall of Fame Curtis P-40 Warhawk ARF model Flying Tiger RC airplane in flight

Curtis P-40 Warhawk ARF

The Thunder Tiger P-40 Warhawk is an over-powered, extremely light foam fighter designed to master the air at any Park Flying Field. While a true Park Pilot airplane, this P-40 performs even better than its full-size…

Apr 8 2008 / Read More »
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The World Models AT-6 Texan EP ARF

The AT-6 Texan has always been a great first scale warbird. The World Models now offers the smaller electric pilot a chance at real warbird performance and maneuverability in a fast, easy to assemble ARF model.…

Jul 8 2010 / Read More »
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Propwash Video’s Crash Action No. 2 Video or What Not To Do

Movies Added! Here is another entertaining “crash” video from Propwash Video that is exciting and fun to watch all the while being very educational. Learn what not, and what, to do from the experiences of…

May 22 2010 / Read More »

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