CY Enterprises Announces the Rave ENV- World Class 700

Posted on March 12, 2010 by aaronredbaron

CY Enterprises is very well respected in the model helicopter scene for good reason, their founder Curtis Youngblood is often referred to as the “godfather” of 3D heli flying. With Curtis at the helms of CY Enterprises, the heli world has…

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Getting Into FPV- A Few Links to Check Out

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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Integrating Video and Control Together- Eagle Tree Systems Announces the Eagle Link

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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FPVicious- Purpose Built FPV Parkflyer

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…

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Perfect Day For Flying At the Beach

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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Early Video Of Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 V2

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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FAA Looking To Clamp Down Heavily On Model Aircraft

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. Continue Reading

FPV With A Parkzone Stryker

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…

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Northwest Model Hobby Expo 2010

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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Adding an On Screen Display for FPV

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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FPV Flyer Ventures Into Restricted Airspace and Gets Busted

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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Thunder Tiger Gearing Up To Release New Helis

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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