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FT Explorer - SUV (Simplified Unibody V-Fold)
Mods to my favorite plan, the FT Explorer, for scratch builders. Couldn't make a better plane, so made it easier
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Durafly DH-100 Vampire (Canadian Edition) Review
The Durafly Vampire looks magnificent but builds poorly. Do favorable flight characteristics make it worth your money?
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Giant Sea Duck Build - Behind the Scenes
Are you interested in the NEW thicker Flite Test Foam Board coming out soon? Here's what you can do with it.
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How do Boomerangs Work?
If you're interested in the physics of boomerang flight, read on!
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What You Need to Know to Land Like a Pro
Fed up of bumpy landings? Want to know how to flair at the right time? Here are some wise words.
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Upgrading an RC Hydroplane - Part 4
Part 4 of the Hydroplane project sees a couple of modifications going a long way.
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FTP: Terry Dunn, NASA and Experimental RC Planes!
This week on the Flite Test Podcast, aviation writer Terry Dunn joins James for a chat about NASA and RC airplanes.
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foam wing lightweight DLG electric - part one
low tech meets hi-tech - an electric DLG project where all worlds are going to collide!
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Scratch Built Piper Archer II
Scratch building a replica of my great grandfathers Piper Archer II from solid core foam.
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The Science Behind an EFFICIENT Winglet Design
How winglets work, why we need them on RC wings, and how to use them in a BETTER way, feat. CFD simulations
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The Flying Submarine Story
You've heard of the flying boat, but have you ever encountered the flying submarine?
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NEW Micro UMX Cirrus SR22T BNF Basic from E-Flite!
E-Flite has just released their brand new micro-sized Cirrus model based on their larger park flyer SR22T. Here's more.
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