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Posted on March 9, 2010 by aaronredbaron
I have had a lot of people asking me where they can find more information about flying FPV, so I decided to compile a short list of places you should check out if you want to get into the hobby. There…
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Posted on March 7, 2010 by aaronredbaron
First person video flyers have always had to deal with a rat’s nest of wiring when building a model. Integrating a Camera and video transmitter in such a way that it won’t interfere with your control system while also providing…
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Posted on March 3, 2010 by aaronredbaron
FPVicious is the newest member of the Simplicious family, designed by Scotty Bouck Click here to see the article on the Simplicious. Specifically intended for First Person Video flying, FPVicious is set up with a pusher motor to keep the prop…
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Posted on February 25, 2010 by aaronredbaron
On the spur of the moment my Fiance and I threw our stuff and the dog in the car and headed to the Oregon Coast, the day was simply too good to miss! When we arrived, we were treated to…
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Thunder Tiger pilots everywhere are excited about the release of the new Mini Titan E325 V2. With many of the parts being compatible with the original Mini Titan, expect to see a lot of Mini Titans being dusted off and…
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Posted on February 18, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Have you read the FAA recommendation for sUAS (small unmanned aerial systems) from April 1, 2009? If you like model airplanes you might want to, because the US government is trying to restrict your rights as a modeler. Please click here…
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Posted on February 16, 2010 by aaronredbaron
The Parkzone Stryker has been around now for over 5 years. Originally just released as a low power RTF (ready to fly) model with a brushed motor and NiMh batteries, hobbyist quickly started snatching up the replacement parts for the bare airframe and…
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Posted on February 13, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Monroe, Washington- There is no question the trade show portion of the event this year seemed to be less active than in years past, but the swap meet continues to grow in popularity. There were lots of deals to be had…
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Posted on February 4, 2010 by aaronredbaron
One of the recent advancements in the world of FPV (First Person Video) flying is the widespread availability of OSD (On Screen Display) systems. With a surprising variety on the market, hobbyist have a wide range of options from a…
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Posted on February 1, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Flying a model by First Person Video (FPV) can lots of fun, but its critical to pay attention to where you are operating, and do your best to operate like any other model aircraft. All model fliers, including FPV fliers, are…
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Posted on January 31, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Thunder Tiger has long been a major player in the radio control helicopter scene. With an entirely new 50 sized heli, and an all new version of the well received Mini Titan, Thunder Tiger means business! TT’s new 50 is billed the…
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Posted on January 26, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Banana Hobby had a huge presence at the 2010 AMA convention in Ontario, California. A few years ago when I first met Pete Young, lead R&D pilot for Banana Hobby, I was living in the LA area and Banana Hobby…
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