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Share Your Kit Bash Projects

Share Your Kit Bash Projects

Article By Jason Cole
Check out some kit bash models created by the RCGroups community.
Emotec Magnetic Locking System for Wing Connections

Emotec Magnetic Locking System for Wing Connections

News By Jason Cole
This has to be one of the coolest new accessories we've seen. Now there is a magnetic locking system that will secure your wings when you slide them on.
Pitts S-1S 850mm BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select (EFL3550)

Pitts S-1S 850mm BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select (EFL3550)

News By Jim T. Graham
The E-flite Pitts S-1S scale biplane is an officially licensed replica of the full-scale aerobatic icon that’s expertly designed and equipped to deliver an exhilarating flight experience so enjoyable
Hitec D85MG Micro Servo

Hitec D85MG Micro Servo

News By Jim T. Graham
Here is a new micro servo from the fine folks at Hitech.
Greg Stone -  for District X Vice President

Greg Stone - for District X Vice President

Article By Jim T. Graham
Greg Stone is running forDistrict X Vice President.
A New RCGroups Podcast - No. 74

A New RCGroups Podcast - No. 74

Article By Jim T. Graham
Jason Cole and Jim T. Graham discuss their day at the RC airfield. We are also joined by Laine Stahr!
Durafly T-28 Trojan Naval Aviation Centennial Edition

Durafly T-28 Trojan Naval Aviation Centennial Edition

News By Jason Cole
Durafly's 1100mm wingspan T-28 is a popular choice for sport and warbird fans. Now they have a new color scheme option with this Naval Aviation Centennial Edition in a sexy white, blue and gold.
3D Printed Powered Paraglider Frame

3D Printed Powered Paraglider Frame

Article By Jason Cole
This project on Thingiverse provides all the part files you need to 3D print a complete powered paraglider frame.
Eachine VR D3 FPV Goggles

Eachine VR D3 FPV Goggles

News By Jason Cole
Normally facebox style FPV goggles are large, bulky and have giant 5-7" screens inside for IMAX style views. These new goggles from eachine give you a similar experience with a smaller size screen.
Clipped Wing Cub 1.2m BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select Review

Clipped Wing Cub 1.2m BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select Review

Review By Hiflyer
When is a Cub not a Cub? When it's a clipped wing aerobatic beast.
Blade Scimitar 215 Pro BNF Basic 5" FPV Racer Review

Blade Scimitar 215 Pro BNF Basic 5" FPV Racer Review

Review By Jason Cole
Check out our review of the new Blade Scimitar 215 Pro 5" FPV Drone Racer.
Why Do You Like Warbirds?

Why Do You Like Warbirds?

Article By Jason Cole
Tell us what your favorite warbird is and let everyone know what it is about warbirds that you like so much.
Durafly Mitsubishi J8M Shusui 950mm (37.4") PNF

Durafly Mitsubishi J8M Shusui 950mm (37.4") PNF

News By Jim T. Graham
The Mitsubishi J8M Shusui was a World War II jet designed for the Japanese Navy and was based on the German ME-163 design. Only a small number of development planes were built to help combat the US
Spektrum Antenna-Less Receivers

Spektrum Antenna-Less Receivers

News By Jason Cole
These sport receivers are full range air models that have a number of features including no external antennas, no bind plug needed, telemetry and more.
KR84 Tortuga Robodrone Pusher Jet

KR84 Tortuga Robodrone Pusher Jet

News By Jason Cole
The New Tortuga from SAB Avio is an awesome looking and performing pusher Jet. This thing is made from fiberglass and is very rigid and strong so that it can reach high speeds easily.
Wings Over Springs 2018 - HOT HOT HOT

Wings Over Springs 2018 - HOT HOT HOT

Article By Jim T. Graham
Here is an event report from Douglas LeRoy from Wings Over Springs!
HOBBYMATE D6 Duo Pro AC/DC Battery Charger w/ Wireless Cellphone Charging

HOBBYMATE D6 Duo Pro AC/DC Battery Charger w/ Wireless Cellphone Charging

News By Jason Cole
The D6 from HOBBYMATE looks to be a killer charger with great standard features, but it has one breakout feature that I'm really excited about, wireless cellphone charging.
Graupner USA - mz-32 Face Plate and Gimbal Extensions

Graupner USA - mz-32 Face Plate and Gimbal Extensions

News By Jim T. Graham
As modelers, we are all about modding and making our gear not only more functional but cooler! Here is just that...
E-flite Viper 70mm EDF Jet

E-flite Viper 70mm EDF Jet

News By Jason Cole
E-flite has released a new great looking and flying EDF Jet that is great for first timers to the jet world.
Official DJI Mavic 2 ***Owner Thread***

Official DJI Mavic 2 ***Owner Thread***

News By blade strike
Check out the new DJI Mavic 2 and keep up with the latest right here on the owners thread.
Fall Fest Fun Fly! Mcminn County Radio Control Association

Fall Fest Fun Fly! Mcminn County Radio Control Association

News By Jim T. Graham
No pilot fees, great sponsors and more!!
Durafly Mitsubishi J8M Shusui

Durafly Mitsubishi J8M Shusui

News By Jason Cole
Back in 2015 we reviewed the Durafly Me-163 Komet and had a blast with it. Now they've updated it and turned it into a Mitsubishi J8M Shusui.
AJ Aircraft Fly-in 2018!

AJ Aircraft Fly-in 2018!

News By Jim T. Graham
The good folks at AJ Aircraft and WEAK Signals are having a flying event in August. Read more to check it out!
3D Printing Pot Hole Repairing Drone???

3D Printing Pot Hole Repairing Drone???

News By Jason Cole
Can drones be used to repair pot holes in roads with a 3D printer attached? Watch this video to find out.
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love RC Flying

Top 10 Reasons Why I Love RC Flying

Article By Jason Cole
The Radio Controlled Hobby is the best hobby in the world. Read on below to find out my Top 10 Reasons for Why I Love RC Flying.
Empire Hobby - Flysight ViewOptix HD Goggle - HDMI/DVR

Empire Hobby - Flysight ViewOptix HD Goggle - HDMI/DVR

Review By Jim T. Graham
Check out the next evolution of an FPV headset/goggle many of us already know and love. The ViewOptix has a lot of additional features we have been asking for!
Strengthen Our RC Hobby!

Strengthen Our RC Hobby!

News By Jim T. Graham
It has been my personal goal this year to do everything we can to help strengthen the hobby and shine a light on all things RC. Read on to find out what you can do.
HobbyKing Sale is Going On!

HobbyKing Sale is Going On!

News By Jim T. Graham
The folks at HK are having a sale. Here is the info!
RCG Place of the Month - CARDS Field

RCG Place of the Month - CARDS Field

Article By Jason Cole
This month's featured Place is CARDS Field located in Grand Ledge, Michigan. CARDS stands for Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron and this club has been around for quite some time, since 1970 actually.
Flex Innovation Sale!

Flex Innovation Sale!

News By Jim T. Graham
The fine folks at Flex Innovations are having a summer sale!
Rage "Golden Age Series" Spirit of St. Louis - RCGroups Review

Rage "Golden Age Series" Spirit of St. Louis - RCGroups Review

Review By IFLYOS
The Rage Spirit of St. Louis: Comes Ready-To-Fly and has great looks. Follow along as I discover what this plane is capable of!
MultiRotorMania Drone Frames Are Sticking Around

MultiRotorMania Drone Frames Are Sticking Around

News By Jason Cole
It was sad to see the one stop FPV and Drone shop MultiRotorMania close down. After the closing MRM received many messages from customers and not wanting to see the MRM name gone for good, they
Graupner mz-32 - 32 Channel HoTT Telemetry Radio - RCGroups Review

Graupner mz-32 - 32 Channel HoTT Telemetry Radio - RCGroups Review

Review By Nikolei Zinsli
Introducing Graupner's new flagship radio, the mz-32.
Extreme Flight Cajun Huckfest - 2018

Extreme Flight Cajun Huckfest - 2018

News By Jim T. Graham
The Aeromodelers Of Acadiana and Extreme Flight RC have teamed up for a great event!
Johnathan Jennings Joins Team MKS!

Johnathan Jennings Joins Team MKS!

News By Jim T. Graham
MKS is proud to announce it has a new team member!
Giant Flying LEGO Helicopter - Video!

Giant Flying LEGO Helicopter - Video!

News By Jason Cole
This iconic LEGO helicopter is the stuff of legend. It's a model of the 6396 International Jetport, but this one is 10 times the size of the original set. YouTuber ajw61185 is the mind behind this
E-flite Mini Convergence VTOL

E-flite Mini Convergence VTOL

News By Jason Cole
The original Convergence from Horizon Hobby is a cool unique aircraft with automated VTOL capabilities. It made it easy to hover like a drone or fly like an airplane and now you can do all that with a
H-King SkySword 70mm EDF Jet

H-King SkySword 70mm EDF Jet

News By Jim T. Graham
The streamlined looks and elegant lines show that this plane is built for speed. It comes with a 70mm 12-blade EDF fan to provide that realistic jet sound.
TailDragger RC - RC Gadgetz Edge 540

TailDragger RC - RC Gadgetz Edge 540

News By Jim T. Graham
Chad has some news about the new Edge 540!
Opale Paramotor Camo H2.6 Wing

Opale Paramotor Camo H2.6 Wing

News By Jason Cole
Last month Opale announced a new version with a larger wingspan, the Camo H2.6. The 2.6 has a 144" span with a hybrid design that mixes single skin and double skin cells to provide easy launching,
Hubsan X4 Storm - RCGroups Review

Hubsan X4 Storm - RCGroups Review

Review By Mean Joe Vermillion
Hubsan has quickly become a go to brand for affordable, easy to fly quads of all sizes with good quality and a decent amount of features. The X4 Storm is their latest offering into the mini FPV race
Hobbyking Avios Grand Tundra - RCGroups Review

Hobbyking Avios Grand Tundra - RCGroups Review

Review By Matt Gunn
The Grand Tundra is a high-wing taildragger centered around two massive tundra tires and a pair of shock absorbing landing gear. It's an rc bush pilot's dream and has successfully re-ignited the
Futaba T16SZ - RCGroups Video Review

Futaba T16SZ - RCGroups Video Review

Review By Matt Gunn
Join editor Matt Gunn as he shows some of the functions on the newest 16-channel computer transmitter with an easy to read 4.3" LCD screen.
Horizon Hobby Cirrus SR22T 1.5m BNF Basic Review

Horizon Hobby Cirrus SR22T 1.5m BNF Basic Review

Review By Hiflyer
This sleek Cirrus SR22T from Horizon Hobby brings features galore and great flying manners to a wide range RC pilots.
Punkair Wilco 1.3 RC Hang Glider Review

Punkair Wilco 1.3 RC Hang Glider Review

Review By Jason Cole
Check out our review of the Punkair Wilco 1.3 RC Hang Glider and find out how it flys.
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