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  • I haven’t been doing much flying or building lately. I haven’t really had much time to do anything RC. In early August I flew this thing I finished like two months ago: It’s a Dead-Simple Wing made bigger and with...

    Update: Down Time, More Blue Foam

    I haven’t been doing much flying or building lately. I haven’t really had much time to do anything RC. In early August I flew this thing I finished like two months ago: It’s a Dead-Simple Wing made bigger and with...

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  • Just a quick update about what I’ve been up to the past few weeks: I bought a DX6i and am loving it. The HK T6a will go to a new flyer. Got a few OrangeRx 6-channel receivers (pictured) for the...

    June Update: New Radio and Plane(s) to Come

    Just a quick update about what I’ve been up to the past few weeks: I bought a DX6i and am loving it. The HK T6a will go to a new flyer. Got a few OrangeRx 6-channel receivers (pictured) for the...

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  • If you’re an RC pilot and love to write and help others in the hobby, feel free to submit articles to us via our Contribute Form. You will be given full credit for your writings and your username displayed on...

    Write Articles for MAYDAYRC.com

    If you’re an RC pilot and love to write and help others in the hobby, feel free to submit articles to us via our Contribute Form. You will be given full credit for your writings and your username displayed on...

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  • I’ve added a simple forum to help us discuss issues that may arise from topics written on the site. It’s nothing fancy and not intended to compete with the big guys. Its main roles will be to offer personalized help...

    New Forums to Take-on Discussions

    I’ve added a simple forum to help us discuss issues that may arise from topics written on the site. It’s nothing fancy and not intended to compete with the big guys. Its main roles will be to offer personalized help...

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  • On August 14, 2010, a 43% AJ Slick collided with a full-scale biplane over a private air strip near Denver, Colorado, marking the start of numerous finger-pointing online forum discussions. A number of clips surfaced on YouTube.com, including a very detailed and clear video of the point of impact and immediate aftermath.

    AMA Summary of Model-Full Scale Bipe Collision [VIDEO]

    On August 14, 2010, a 43% AJ Slick collided with a full-scale biplane over a private air strip near Denver, Colorado, marking the start of numerous finger-pointing online forum discussions. A number of clips surfaced on YouTube.com, including a very detailed and clear video of the point of impact and immediate aftermath.

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  • I've compiled some links to resources like plans, weather info, forums, and other RC websites of major use to new pilots. Visit the <a href="/links">LINKS </a>page to explore and contact us to submit your favorite websites.

    NEW: Links to RC Resources

    I've compiled some links to resources like plans, weather info, forums, and other RC websites of major use to new pilots. Visit the LINKS page to explore and contact us to submit your favorite websites.

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  • HobbyKing.com is opening a new warehouse in the U.S. on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010. Many RC hobbyists are, rightfully, worried about prices being higher than their Hong Kong warehouse. Well, DUH. HobbyKing has sold products from US warehouses before and they have been more pricey. The good thing is that you get your stuff quicker and you pay much less for shipping.

    New HobbyKing.com U.S. Warehouse

    HobbyKing.com is opening a new warehouse in the U.S. on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010. Many RC hobbyists are, rightfully, worried about prices being higher than their Hong Kong warehouse. Well, DUH. HobbyKing has sold products from US warehouses before and they have been more pricey. The good thing is that you get your stuff quicker and you pay much less for shipping.

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