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Inverted Flat Spin Rush!

I tried flat spinning my Harmon Rocket the other day and boy what a rush it was…. Perhaps I was enjoying the inverted spin so much that I forgot what altitude I was at. By the time I was willing … Continue reading

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Harmon Rocket III

I did a run in of my Harmon Rocket III today. Engine ran well… Engine is a Super Tiger 45. Note to self… gotta make sure the engine is totally reliable before making maiden flight. Need to brace the tail … Continue reading

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MRC’s XRB Helicopter Review

Introduction At the January 2003 AMA Convention in Pasadena, CA. I first saw an XRB Mini Lama electric helicopter and I thought it flew great and was a very cool item. In my review of the convention I expressed my … Continue reading

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Radio Control Plane & Helicopter Simulator

Many people do not believe in simulators. Why? Because they don’t think it helps them in flying a real model. After all… what’s more realistic than to fly the real thing? Well, I will have to tell you that simulators … Continue reading

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End-to-End Battery Soldering Technique

What you need:   There’s a few key concepts to remember when doing end to end soldering. Surfaces must be clean and the iron must be hot/massive enough to transfer sufficient heat in only a few seconds to minimize damage to … Continue reading

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Batteries – Different Types & Maintenance

There are many types of batteries available in the market these days for RC use and sometimes even experts get mixed up between the different types and the proper care needed for each specific type of battery. This article will … Continue reading

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Setting up an RC Helicopter

Setting Up a Helicopter First thing after you bring your newly purchased Helicopter home, regardless whether it’s new or second hand, is to check that the helicopter is properly set up. Even an experienced helicopter pilot will not be able … Continue reading

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Choosing a RC Helicopter

Choosing a Helicopter       THE BUDGET For beginners into this hobby, the first question that comes into mind is which helicopter to buy. This is very often associated strongly with the budget available. A word of warning is … Continue reading

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