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Here’s an aircraft you don’t see every day: a 1/5-scale F-121 Farman Jabiru! Built by the French Farman Aviation Works company in the 1920s, the full-size was powered by four 180hp Hispano-Suiza V8 engines mounted in tandem push-pull pairs on stub wings. Michael Wenzel’s electric-powered, RC version has a 12.5-foot wingspan with a 3-foot chord. […] The post 12-Foot-Span Farman Jabiru appeared…
This giant-scale Bede BD-8, owned by Paul Needham and flown by accomplished display pilot Andy Johnson, is an impressive rendition of Jim Bede’s sleek aerobatic design. With its distinctive low-wing profile and enormous presence, the model is powered by a DLE 222cc flat-four gasoline engine, providing plenty of muscle for its smooth, sweeping aerobatics and […] The post Big Bede BD-8 appeared…
Given the weather conditions in much of the country it seems like a good time to share this. In the immortal words of Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: “Let’s be careful out there!” Flying Field Safety – 10 Important Guidelines to Remember While hobbies are meant to be fun, operating remote control aircraft carries its own […] The post Flying Field Safety appeared first on Model Airplane News .
High-altitude flight has always fascinated pilots, but one aircraft is now pushing the limits of what’s possible. Mira Aerospace has successfully completed a groundbreaking test flight of its High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft, ApusNeo 18, reaching an altitude of 7.5 miles above Earth. That puts this unmanned aircraft firmly in the stratosphere, well above commercial air […] The post…
This 1/6-scale MiG-29 RC turbine jet delivers an impressive flight demonstration complete with speed, smoke, afterburner, and a stunning scenic backdrop. From its powerful turbine sound to its scale presence in the air, this MiG-29 is a great showcase of big-jet RC performance and realism! The post MiG-29 Flight Demo–Must-Watch! appeared first on Model Airplane News .
Is your gyro helping your model—or quietly working against you? In this technical how-to video, Steffen walks through the key steps every RC pilot should know before takeoff, including how to verify a gyro-enabled receiver through forward programming, perform a factory reset, and complete a proper pre-flight telemetry and function check. The post Is Your Gyro Working For You — Or Against You?…
Check out this giant scale turbine AH-1S Cobra flown by Francis Paduwat. The model was built in Europe by Heli-Factory and features an 11 foot rotor diameter. Power is a Jakadofsky Pro 7000 turbine spinning 1520mm rotor blades. WOW! The post 1/4 scale turbine Cobra! appeared first on Model Airplane News .
In this video the pilot recently changed the prop on his Cub, which ended up slightly over-propping the engine. Combined with a lack of cooling holes in the front of the cowl, the engine overheated and began losing rpm as it tightened up in flight. The final factor came during a downwind turn into the […] The post Crash Investigation! appeared first on Model Airplane News .
Join Model Airplane News contributor Tim McKay for an important update on DETER (Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response). Created following the June 6, 2025 Presidential Executive Order the program represents a tougher new approach to drone violations. The post New FAA Rules! appeared first on Model Airplane News .
I thought I would share a quick and easy way that I have found to put rivets onto MonoKote or other plastic covering. Anytime I happen to be in a craft store, I always look around to see what I might be able to use on a model (you never know what you might find!). […] The post Easy Rivets on Iron-On Covering appeared first on Model Airplane News .
