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  • Sadly, the MAYDAY blog has been very quiet lately. I've been flying and building but I just don't have the time to keep updating the blog as much as I used to. I will make time soon, you can expect some videos in early April.0March 10, 2012

    March 2012 Update

    Sadly, the MAYDAY blog has been very quiet lately. I’ve been flying and building but I just don’t have the time to keep updating the blog as much as I used to. I will make time soon, you can expect some videos in early April.

  • Choosing your first radio is the first step to flying RC models. In this article I run through some important things to consider and talk about my favorite beginner radios.2December 6, 2011

    Invest in a Feature-Rich Radio Early

    Choosing your first radio is the first step to flying RC models. In this article I run through some important things to consider and talk about my favorite beginner radios.

  • So, I’ve been MIA for a few weeks or so; since early august. I have been up to stuff and one of those stuffs is a 125% Dead-Simple wing from specs found at RCGroups. Instead of 24-inch wing-span, I built...2September 27, 2011

    30-inch Dead-Simple Wing [VIDEO]

    So, I’ve been MIA for a few weeks or so; since early august. I have been up to stuff and one of those stuffs is a 125% Dead-Simple wing from specs found at RCGroups. Instead of 24-inch wing-span, I built…

  • If you’re flying like me, you’re probably replacing propellers and bending motor shafts like there’s no tomorrow. This is especially true if you’re flying from a grass field. The problem is that when your propeller hits the ground, either it...0June 22, 2011

    Stuff You Should Love: Prop Savers [VIDEO]

    If you’re flying like me, you’re probably replacing propellers and bending motor shafts like there’s no tomorrow. This is especially true if you’re flying from a grass field. The problem is that when your propeller hits the ground, either it…

  • The H-29 Pushprop Jet by chara is a small park jet with a mid-mounted motor and taileron configuration. It uses only two servos and three channels. The thrust pushes directly through the tail, being slightly diverted by the elevons; giving...3March 18, 2011

    H29 Jet Flight [VIDEO]

    The H-29 Pushprop Jet by chara is a small park jet with a mid-mounted motor and taileron configuration. It uses only two servos and three channels. The thrust pushes directly through the tail, being slightly diverted by the elevons; giving…

  • I hate Z-bending pushrods! It’s hard to get it right unless you have one of those expensive Z-bend pliers and it’s an impractical way to connect servo arms to control horns. You know what I LOVE? I friggin’ love Dubro...0March 11, 2011

    Stuff You Should Love: Dubro EZ Connectors

    I hate Z-bending pushrods! It’s hard to get it right unless you have one of those expensive Z-bend pliers and it’s an impractical way to connect servo arms to control horns. You know what I LOVE? I friggin’ love Dubro…