Category Archives: Product Reviews

“How Fast” Model Aircraft Airspeed Instrument

By Joe | Published: June 1, 2007
I’m sure you have all heard someone assert that his plane does 50, 60, 70 or more mph. When pressed on how this speed was measured, you’ll usually get answers that indicate a LOT of windage. If only we had an air speed instrument for model planes.
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Plane Locators

By Joe | Published: May 12, 2007
If you've ever lost a plane, here's an inexpensive way to locate a downed plane.
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What’s Inside a Brushless Motor?

By Joe | Published: May 4, 2007
Lucien Miller of Scorpion Products conducts a tour inside a Scorpion brushless motor.
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DU-BRO Prop Balancer

By Joe | Published: April 24, 2007
Not everyone takes the time to balance props – it's one of those things that falls into the "Why Bother" category.
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AstroFlight Super Whattmeter

By Joe | Published: March 7, 2007
One of the essentials for the model builder
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Who Needs a Watt Meter?

By Joe | Published: March 7, 2007
A personal experience reveals their value
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AstroFlight Li-Poly Charger

By Joe | Published: March 5, 2007
A drop-dead simple product to use with a battery-friendly charging sequence
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Thunder Power Lipo Balancer

By Joe | Published: March 5, 2007
A drop-dead simple product – basically plug it in and let it do its work
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AstroFlight Servo Tester

By Joe | Published: March 5, 2007
A a handy little piece of gear that does mutliple tasks
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Scorpion Model Products

By Joe | Published: February 27, 2007
A new face on the electrics scene with interesting product features
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