Archive for: October, 2004

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The Lanier Explorer 40

The Lanier Explorer 40 RC airplane climbing steeply after take off

  Lanier was the very first American company to offer Almost-Ready-To-Fly models (ARF) in America. I remember flying an ARF Lanier Trainer back in the late 1960’s. They also produced ARF aerobatic and semi-scale models as well. These first ARFs featured foam wings and “plastic” molded fuselages. They flew very well and could be seen [...]

Support Your Local Engine

7 RC model airplane fuel tanks

Reprinted from Model Aviation, this article deals with everything you need to know to setup fuel tanks and other engine hardware to insure trouble-free operation.

Flying the Lanier Explorer 40

RC airplane Lanier Explorer 40 taking off

Fly the Lanier Explorer 40 with us deep into areas where basic trainers should not go. This aircraft can take a new pilot from simple flight into advanced slow flight and rudder control without losing its gentle flight abilities.

Four Pi OT-40 ARF

Blue RC airplane model Four Pi OT-40 ARF climbing

The OT-40 ARF by Four Pi is another in the line of popular kits that are now available as an almost ready to fly “kit”. With its unique good looks, light weight and amazing flight performance, the OT-40 makes a teriffic second airplane. Read the extensive review here. MOVIES ADDED!

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