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Have you been frustrated at the quality, availability, and limitations of Fan Fold Foam (FFF) and the other foam sheet goods intended for the construction trades? So were three Michigan foamie flyers, and they have done something about it. They formed Model Plane Foam Inc. to offer foamie builders and small kit manufactures a new material option.

Posted Date: 15-May-2012 (All day)

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The RASCAL legend began with a small rubberpowered free-flight model in the 1950s. Adapted for modern radio control, the RASCAL's classic good looks and dream-cometrue flying characteristics have made it the favorite everyday airplane for thousands of R/C pilots. This re-design of the popular SIG RASCAL 40 ARF into the RASCAL 72 EG ARF gives you the option of using either glow or electric power. Whichever power system you choose, you'll enjoy the great flying characteristics of the legendary RASCAL design.

Posted Date: 15-May-2012 (All day)

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Hobby Hangar is pleased to announce the introduction the PS-36 Seaplane construction kit. The model was designed by Rich Uravitch and represents a scaled-down version of the very popular Pondside/Pondhopper classic designs. The complete kit features laser or CNC cut wood parts, full size plans, assembly instructions and a hardware package.

Posted Date: 17-April-2012 (All day)

spacer THE R/C SAVINGS EVENT OF THE YEAR!
More exciting than Filene's Basement sale - at least to R/C fans - America's Best R/C Sale returns to entice modelers and non-modelers alike to get out and try something new at sensational prices! Please see the attached press release for details.

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

spacer FLY WITH YOUR RADIO, WITH ANYLINK — AND FOR A LIMITED TIME, IT’S FREE!
AnyLink™ is the little black box that turns your radio into a 2.4GHz powerhouse — and enables it to fly any Transmitter-Ready™ aircraft. Compact and lightweight, AnyLink installs in seconds and is compatible with virtually any transmitter, regardless of brand, band or modulation.

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Graupner Electric Retracts
Electrically retractable landing gear with trailing-link landing gear legs and steerable bow landing gear for models between 1000 and 1200 g. The landing gear can be connected simply and uncomplicatedly to the receiver, and it can be retracted and extended via a control switch.

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

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For a limited time, any customer purchasing one of a select group of air or heli models from their local dealer, will receive up to $50 in FREE merchandise! See the attached press release for details.

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

spacer The Graupner Starlet
The STARLET model is a replica of an experimental aircraft. The original STARLET is equipped with a 4-cylinder boxer botor. The amateur aircraft was built and flown in 1980 and thus constitutes the advance guard of today’s established ultralight class. Like the original, the model has an impressively unique look like a little jewel.

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

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On April 4th Hobbico's CBS affiliate joined them at the flying field! Drew Wilder, the co-host of ciLiving, got a flying lesson from Ron Bell, Champaign County RC Club flight instructor and Hobbico employee. Check it out on Facebook!

Posted Date: 16-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Graupner Flamingo Junior
FLAMINGO Junior offers beginners and advanced pilots the perfect way to start in the Tangent CONTESTLINE class. The elegant GRP fuselage and trim look of the wings and tailplane halves are matched by balanced flight charactristics. Extensive flights sniffing thermals, then landing slowly and safely - the little Flamingo can do it all.

Posted Date: 04-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Graupner Leopard Impeller 65
The Leopard impeller series is marked by very high manufacturing quality. Available is several different sizes from 65mm -90mm,the milled aluminium impeller housing provides for very quiet, precise running behaviour. The imp ellers are delivered balanced and ready to install.

Posted Date: 04-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Florida Jets 2012 Video
The Largest Gathering of R/C Jets in the World! Held once again at Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida. This event continues to bring together the hottest pilots and planes from around the globe.

Posted Date: 04-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Free Tactic Anylink Adapter with purchase of a Tx-R Plane!
Offer good through Monday, April 30... There's a new way to fly more aircraft with the same transmitter you have now: Transmitter-Ready Aircraft. Transmitter-Ready aircraft are just that: aircraft you can fly with virtually any flight radio.

Posted Date: 04-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Flyzone Calypso EP Glider
Smooth and forgiving, the 4-5 channel Flyzone Calypso EP Glider excels as a first electric sailplane. Experienced glider pilots will also enjoy its wide range of soaring performance — and can elect to use the flap option (requiring a linkage set sold separately) for advanced thermal chasing.

Posted Date: 03-April-2012 (All day)

spacer Are You Ready for Transmitte​r-Ready?
Our new AnyLink Tx-R system took the hobby industry by storm. Everyone's loving it! Here's a little demo for you to understand how easily it works with the Futaba 6J and the Spektrum DX6i. Just click the vid-link:

Posted Date: 02-April-2012 (All day)

spacer N-Tech Mig 15 EDF ARF
Fly an icon of Jet Aviation History. This beautifully detailed Mig 15 from N-Tech Jets includes all-metal air retracts with air control system and oleo struts. Expertly finished, the aircraft is made up of wood and carbon frame. The wings are sheeted and covered, the fuselage is sheeted with molded ABS and factory painted to match.

Posted Date: 23-March-2012 (All day)

spacer N-Tech Panther F9F EDF ARF
Step up from foam and micro jets! Experience high performance electric jet performance with a model that is big, forgiving and fast. The Panther has exceptional qualities in flight, is stable on approach, and is not pitch sensitive with extended flaps.

Posted Date: 23-March-2012 (All day)

spacer Scale Model of the Famous Single Seat Glider
Seagull introduces the new Pilatus B4 Glider ARF, a scale 3m sailplane designed with the sport enthusiast in mind.

Posted Date: 21-March-2012 (All day)

spacer High Performance Brushless Outrunner Motors
Ideal for sport and 3D flying, these E-flite® brushless motors are specially designed for maximum efficiency and high performance. Available in sizes to suit 450, 550, 600 and 700-class helicopters, each is constructed with high-quality sealed bearings, hardened main shaft and an integrated air flow cooling system to promote long life.

Posted Date: 21-March-2012 (All day)

spacer Master of Wind and Pattern Moves
That can be YOU - with RealFlight! Only RealFlight has True Flo Wind Dynamics and Sky Grid to help you master wind velocities and brush up your pattern moves. Click the vid for details:

Posted Date: 21-March-2012 (All day)

spacer Venom to Re-brand Their Portfolio of RC Models Under Atomik RC
In a move to focus Venom’s entire efforts on the development and marketing of its rapidly growing battery and charger business, Vertical Partners West, LLC, [VPW], parent company of Venom, announces today it has carved out their portfolio of radio controlled models and accessories, re-branding them under Atomik RC.

Posted Date: 21-March-2012 (All day)

spacer Call It By Any Name But Can You Land It?
Floatplane, Flying Boat, Amphibian Plane - whatever you call it - it's always a little tricky to land and take-off from water, right? Not with RealFlight! RealFlight gives you the most realistic water take-offs and landings than any other R/C simulator out there. Click the vid-link and practice up! Summer's almost here....

Posted Date: 19-March-2012 (All day)

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If you're working with a Futaba Square Connector for your AnyLink and you want to reinforce it for positive contact - Relax! It's easier than you think. Click the vid link to find out just how easy it is:

Posted Date: 19-March-2012 (All day)

spacer SECOND FREE REALFLIGHT 6 UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW!
The second free update for RealFlight 6 is already available for download on the Web site and offers owners a chance to fly the Gaui 330X-S Quad Flyer — one of the most popular quad-rotor aircraft available — as well as new ways to personalize RealFlight to their “specs.” Changes to NavGuide include the ability to upsize the screen for easier reference as well as create and display customized alerts.

Posted Date: 13-March-2012 (All day)

spacer Across the Room or Across the Globe
Try your hand at single combat or a multi-player event with RealFlight 6! It's easy to become an "Ace" at the Streamer Cut, Machine Gun, Rocket or everyone's favorite - Paintball - among others. Click the vid-link to see what you're missing:

Posted Date: 13-March-2012 (All day)

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