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RC Model Reviews Weekly News (9 October 2013)

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Duration: 7:39
Updated: 09 Oct 2013

This (not so weekly) week: The new lab/studio takes another giant step towards completion. Team Blacksheep send replacement parts. The lipo shipping crisis which has meant that it is now impossible to purchase lipo batteries from China or HongKong and have them delivered by airmail or EMS.

http://wn.com/RC_Model_Reviews_Weekly_News_9_October_2013

RC Model Reviews Weekly News (30 Jul 2013)

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Duration: 8:10
Updated: 18 Aug 2013

Time for more news from RCModelReviews and in this week's "not so weekly weekly news" about RC planes and the technology that drives them... Just arrived: - ...

http://wn.com/RC_Model_Reviews_Weekly_News_30_Jul_2013

An abuse of power by Model Flying New Zealand

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Duration: 26:23
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

Model Flying New Zealand have taken the *unprecedented* action of withdrawing my "wings", a measure of flying competence and proficiency. Yes, this is the fi...

http://wn.com/An_abuse_of_power_by_Model_Flying_New_Zealand

RC gear from the 1960s

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Duration: 5:05
Updated: 14 Aug 2013

Just a piece of RC history from the 1960s. This is an OS Pixie single-channel super-regen system. These were 27MHz systems which used a crystal-controlled tr...

http://wn.com/RC_gear_from_the_1960s

FPV Safety: a 1Km flight with near crash

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Duration: 12:01
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

Whenever you fly an RC model plane by FPV there is always the risk of something going wrong. In this video I show some of the basic preparation and points to...

http://wn.com/FPV_Safety_a_1Km_flight_with_near_crash

How aircraft flaps work

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Duration: 14:57
Updated: 04 Oct 2013

A whiteboard explanation of the theory behind lift and flaps in what is the first of a series that attempts to explain the science behind the technology we use in our RC planes. I've tentatively called this series "Theory Thursday" but it might also be Technical Tuesday or Whiteboard Wednesday -- you tell me :-) And if you've got ideas for new theory videos, mention them in the comments below. Also, if you have any questions about this video, ask-away and I'll do my best to answer them.

http://wn.com/How_aircraft_flaps_work

5.8GHz for FPV RC planes

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Duration: 24:32
Updated: 18 Aug 2013

If you're thinking of getting into the FPV flying of RC model planes then you need to watch this video and learn all about the 5.8 GHz video systems that are...

http://wn.com/58GHz_for_FPV_RC_planes

Turnigy 9XR Review (part 1)

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Duration: 13:19
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

In response to popular demand, I have rushed out this "first look" at the Turnigy 9XR $50 radio from Hobby King. The original 9X was always going to be a har...

http://wn.com/Turnigy_9XR_Review_part_1

RCModelReviews Weekly News #2 (27 April 2010)

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Duration: 9:49
Updated: 02 Aug 2013

Here's the news from RCModelReviews for this week. Some feedback on the FlyDream V3 review, a minor issue with the Hitec Aurora 9, more servo reviews coming,...

http://wn.com/RCModelReviews_Weekly_News_2_27_April_2010

The new RC Model Reviews build-room/studio update

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Duration: 7:13
Updated: 17 Sep 2013

The walls are up and lined. The undercoat is on and now I just have to finish the painting, run the wiring, hook up the lights and make some benches and tables. The new room has taken longer than I'd hoped and cost more than I'd planned but it should be all sorted and operational by next week. A big thanks to those whose kind donations have made this possible -- and I hope that the resulting improvement in the quality and regularity of videos I make delivers something back to you in return. As usual, I'm always keen to hear from viewers if they have any ideas or comments.

http://wn.com/The_new_RC_Model_Reviews_build-room_studio_update

Review: HK Dolphin Jet EDF RC plane

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Duration: 7:11
Updated: 26 Aug 2013

The Dolphin Jet EDF from HobbyKing surprised me with its sparkling performance, for what is essentially an EDF trainer plane. Although not over-powered by any stretch, it is aerobatic and will get along at a reasonable speed if you want it to. Pro's: - quick build (under 30 minutes and no glue required) - easy to fly (perfect first EDF model) - can be flown with or without undercarriage - comes with everything but a battery and receiver - uses cheap 2200mAH 3S batteries - can be set up as a pusher-prop craft as well - a canopy that doesn't need rubber bands as well as magnets - nice and cheap ($65+shipping at the time of review) Cons: - noisy, unbalanced fan unit - wire linkages slightly too long, requiring clevises to be wound up as far as they'll go Summary: I like it. I bought this one for Barry but may buy another one for myself and fit a 70mm EDF to it with a 4S battery for a little more excitement. Time will tell if the double-sided tape on the tail is up to the job and whether the unbalanced EDF fan explodes with more use though. Link to product: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28555__Dolphin_Jet_EDF_EPO_1010mm_ARF.html

http://wn.com/Review_HK_Dolphin_Jet_EDF_RC_plane

Turnigy 9XR Review (part 2)

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Duration: 14:22
Updated: 18 Aug 2013

In this video, I take a look inside the new Turnigy 9XR and see how well it's been designed and built. The answer is "very well indeed". Although not too muc...

http://wn.com/Turnigy_9XR_Review_part_2

The RC Model Reviews RC roundup for 2011

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Duration: 26:36
Updated: 07 Aug 2013

I take a look at the year that was 2011 and thank those who have helped make this channel and the RC hobby what it has been over the last 12 months. A big th...

http://wn.com/The_RC_Model_Reviews_RC_roundup_for_2011

Review: #16 Keychain Camera for FPV

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Duration: 16:42
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

There are dozens of different HD cameras you can put on an RC plane, multirotor or helicopter these days but if you're looking for something small, light and...

http://wn.com/Review_16_Keychain_Camera_for_FPV

RCModelReviews Weekly News

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Duration: 9:53
Updated: 09 Aug 2013

The latest news and previews of RC model products from RCModelReviews This week: New cameras arrive: The Horyzon HD http://www.foxtechfpv.com/horyzonhd-1080p...

http://wn.com/RCModelReviews_Weekly_News

Review: RCTimer wattmeter, balancer and battery charge indicator for RC models

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Duration: 6:15
Updated: 02 Aug 2013

If you fly electric RC planes or helis then you really ought to get yourself a good watt-meter. Here is a short review of the multi-function meter from RCTim...

http://wn.com/Review_RCTimer_wattmeter,_balancer_and_battery_charge_indicator_for_RC_models

Weekly News (2 Sep 2013)

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Duration: 7:19
Updated: 02 Sep 2013

More news, views and goings-on from the RCModelReviews workshop. Mentioned In this week's news: - Another Turnigy charger arrives for review - Some useful spare parts from HobbyKing - A servo reverser for review - The props for my TD010 ministik have arrived - The FrSky hi-precision variometer - The Taft Hobby 90mm Viper Jet - The FrSky Taranis I bought from HobbyKing - separate video coming on that. Reviews currently underway - FrSky Variometer - RVJet (build) - TBS Caiparihna (flight) - Taft Viper (build/flight) - Bruce Lee 90mm EDF (build/flight) Plus some multi-rotor stuff (APM 2.5.2, multi-motor ESCs, etc), EDF week and a bunch of FPV stuff that's just waiting for some fine weather to toss skyward.

http://wn.com/Weekly_News_2_Sep_2013

FrSky Taranis Review (part 1)

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Duration: 10:57
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

In this video I answer some questions that viewers have posed about the Taranis (otherwise known as the 9XD) Here are some links you might find useful as wel...

http://wn.com/FrSky_Taranis_Review_part_1

A cheap GPS OSD (part 1)

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Duration: 5:27
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

I spied this cheap GPS-based OSD on HobbyKing and thought I'd buy one to review. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19832__Hobbyking_G_OSD_II_Mini_OS...

http://wn.com/A_cheap_GPS_OSD_part_1

RCModelReviews New Year's News 2013

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Duration: 3:03
Updated: 10 Aug 2013

Why have I been missing for a few weeks? Simple, I've been getting stuck in with hammer, nails, paintbrush, broom and the like -- renovating the workshop and...

http://wn.com/RCModelReviews_New_Year's_News_2013

An intro to the RCModelReviews FPV series of videos and articles

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Duration: 6:25
Updated: 07 Aug 2013

If you want to fly RC planes by FPV (first person view) then this is the introductory video to a new series that will show you how to assemble and fly just s...

http://wn.com/An_intro_to_the_RCModelReviews_FPV_series_of_videos_and_articles

The RCModelReviews not-so-weekly update #15 (14 Mar 2011)

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Duration: 16:54
Updated: 03 Mar 2013

All the latest news about RC planes and products for radio controlled model fliers. This week: The 720p HD keychain camera 900MHz FPV video systems, are they...

http://wn.com/The_RCModelReviews_not-so-weekly_update_15_14_Mar_2011

TBS Caipirinha (Part 2)

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Duration: 6:14
Updated: 29 Oct 2013

In this video I look at how the TBS Caipirinha flies, even though I can't actually post any flight video that might identify where it was flown (grrr!). Suffice to say that it files as expected and so long as you accept the fact that a small, lightweight flying wing will never be able to act as an ultra-stable FPV platform in anything other than calm conditions, it is a delight to fly. No sign of any bad traits and only a couple of clicks of trim were needed to get it flying "hands off" out of the launch. I will now replace the TBS core board and my own 200mW video transmitter with the ones that TBS sent and then I'll (hopefully) post some footage from the FPV feed and some HD stuff from the Boscam HD recording camera that's up-front. Stay tuned for "Part 3".

http://wn.com/TBS_Caipirinha_Part_2

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