New Site Format!

Dear RCAA readers,

Just in time for the New Year, we've reformatted the RC Airplane Advisor site, and moved it to a new webhost. The changes are just cosmetic for now, but the new host will enable us to introduce more powerful interactive features in the future. Thanks for being patient during the transition.

Send us your Comments on the New Features that you would like to see. Also let us know if any links got broken or if any photos went missing during the move.

Thanks, and Best Wishes for 2006.

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Airbrushing eBook!

The airbrush is the ultimate tool for applying a painted finish to a model airplane, whether a plastic display model or a fully functional RC scale model. Many modelers are mystified or frustrated with understanding how to use this tool.

If you're one of these modelers, this electronic book has been created just for you! It's packed full of practical advice, useful tips and "hard lessons learned". This information can put you on the road to turning out airbrushed works of art.



Check out the ebook Learn to Airbrush Model Airplanes.


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Futaba 9CAF On Sale!

The Futaba 9C radio that we reviewed on our site has gone On Sale at Tower Hobbies (www.towerhobbies.com). The transmitter plus 8 channel FM receiver and 14 model memory module, reduced $50 to $319. This is a great deal on a great radio.

Check out our independent Futaba 9C review then decide if its for you.


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Airplane Movie Guide updated

If you missed it the first time around, our Airplane Movie guide is back and better than ever. We've added links to reviews and purchasing at Amazon, for both DVD's and VHS tapes.

Follow the link to check out our Airplane Movie Guide.


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Site Map added!

To help you get around our site faster, we've added a Site Map. This works somewhat like a table of contents, giving you the big picture view of our site.

If you prefer, you can still use our Navigation bar on the left of each page, or the Search function, to move through our web pages.

Follow the link to check out our Site Map.


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Fail-safe for FM receivers

Just a note to tell you about an interesting new product. This is a unit that allows fail-safe on FM receivers. Fail-safe (a feature of higher-priced PCM systems) lets the receiver return to pre-programmed settings in the event of a signal loss. E.g. return throttle to low, reducing any damage from a runaway airplane.

Well now you can achieve a similar effect with your current FM receiver. The Airguard Fail-Safe (from Hangar 9) simply plugs into the throttle channel, and returns the signal to your preset level in the event of interference, low battery, etc.

The device is available from ehobbies.com or HorizonHobby.com for about $25.

[Note that the 6 channel FM Berg receivers also feature Failsafe. I've used only the 5 channel (does not have Failsafe) Bergs, and have been really happy with their solid performance.]

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Futaba 9C radio review

The Futaba 9C is an excellent radio control system. We've written an independent review for those who may be contemplating a new radio purchase.



Follow the link to find out more about the Futaba 9C radio.


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