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E-flite Advance 25e

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The E-flite Advance 25e is designed to help newer pilots transition from a high-wing trainer aircraft to a more advanced low-wing aircraft with a broader flight envelope.

Thunder Tiger YAK 54 3D ARF REVIEW

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Thunder Tiger YAK 54 3D ARF REVIEW [No. 4349-K20-03 Red/White/Black/Silver] By: Barry Yarkon About the author: A member/webmaster of the Rockland County Radio Control Club (RCRCC) and the Hudson Valley Radio Control Club (HVRCC), both in New York, Barry Yarkon is a previous contributor to Sport Aviator. Can a relative newcomer successfully step up to [...]

Mentor-G Basic Trainer ARF

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The Mentor-G by Maxford USA has to be one of the best all-round Basic Trainers available. It might just also be the best airplane to introduce RC flying to the public. Its slow flight is excellent, its initial and operating costs are low while it can be exciting to fly if pushed. Join us as Sport Aviator tests a very unique Basic Trainer.

Building A Wood Kit Trainer Part Four

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Here it is. The final part of building a wood trainer. We finish the covering, install the radio equipment and balance the airplane several ways. Will the modifications be worth the effort? How do they alter the airplane’s flight performance? Join us in Part Four of Building Your Own Wood Kit Trainer.

F-4F Wildcat BNF

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Because of its complicated, narrow landing gear and tubby looks, the Naval fighter that held the line in early WW II Pacific battles is seldom modeled. ParkZone has changed this by introducing a fine, detailed scale model of the airplane that helped win the Battle of Midway. Come fly with us as this rare airplane secures its well-earned place in the sky once again.

Professional Advice on Becoming A More Effective Instructor

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There are many Thousands of great RC instructors who keep our sport alive. And there about as many valid instructor techniques as well. Maybe more. But here is how pro instructor Dave Scott, competition pilot and the founder of a very successful RC school, has taught over a thousand students to fly RC in less than 10 days each.

Flyzone’s RTF Switch Trainer EP

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Two airplanes in one RTF teach the pilot to fly and then moves on to aerobatics with a few minutes of wing remounting. The FlyZone Switch is a new concept and performs well. Join radio host Ralph Squillace as he teats both Switch versions and opens the RC world to his Dad.

FAA Regulations on Model Aviation

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The FAA is poised to impose severe restrictions on the model aviation hobby, sport and industry that will have a potentially devastating impact on a recreational and educational activity pursued by hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, tens of thousands of employees and an industry that generates more than $1 billion in revenue.

Great Planes’ ElectriFly CIRRUS SR22 TURBO EP ARF

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The Cirrus R22 series of composite aircraft are a massive improvement over the older aluminum private airplanes. Sleek in design and vastly overpowered, they have taken control of the new private airplane market place. Now Great Planes has introduced a fiberglass replica that is electric powered and performs better than the original. Join world-renown model builder Bob Noll and enjoy exploring this amazing airplane.

FlyZone’s Select Scale Super Cub Rx-R

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By: Jay Smith The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two-seat, single-engine monoplane first introduced in 1949 by Piper Aircraft. With its distinctive high-wing design and yellow trim scheme, the Piper Cub is one of the most recognizable airplanes in the world. In close to 40 years of production, over 9,000 were built. Having flown [...]

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