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How To Estimate the Flight Time of a Battery
Here's all the info you need to calculate how long your planes can fly for!
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The Gymball, An Easy Build, Easy Fly Model
The Gymball is an improved circular/disc model similar to a Nutball. Its not RET but uses an extra servo for elevons
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Which Airfoil Should I Use?
Symmetrical? Semi-symmetrical? Undercambered? ...What?
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How Ground Effect Vehicles Work
Not exactly airplanes or surface vehicles, this type of hovering aircraft is a pretty interesting niche.
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The Flite Test Book of R/C Airplanes is Out Now!
We've made a book! Find out more about our first Flite Test publication.
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Community Messerschmitt BF-109 Build!
Check out this awesome, highly-scale Messerschmitt BF-109 F build using our favorite material foam board.
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DJI Osmo Pocket - A Pocket-Sized 3-Axis Gimbal?
DJI has unveiled their new OSMO, a stabilized camera for everyone.
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Evolution of the Spitfire
Ever wanted to know how this famous warbird changed over the years?
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Cessna Bird Dog - Balsa Kit Build - Part 2
In this installment, James continues to assemble the balsa Cessna Bird Dog kit but runs into some challenges.
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Available Now: NEW Flite Test "Radial" Motors
Here's an exciting announcement - say hello to your next brushless motor.
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EDF vs. Jet Engine - What's the difference?
So an EDF is pretty much a mini-jet engine, right? Wrong! Here's what the key differences are.
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Podcast: Josh Bixler's Approach to Aerodynamics!
If you want to listen to the main man - Mr. Bixler - talking about aerodynamics, here's a podcast!
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