Some low res footage of the behind the scenes action I shot while we filmed the Hi Def "Aerobatic Made Easy" DVD. on sale now at rcstore.com

Available from Horizon Hobby Dist., the Sparrowhawk 1.8 features: strong aerobatic performance Lightweight, laser-cut all-wood construction Epoxy fiberglass cowl and fairings Quality hardware included Covered in genuine Hangar 9® UltraCote® Overview This semi-scale performer is based on Great Britain’s classic Miles Sparrowhawk single-seat racing monoplane of 1935. Stunning in its stylish looks and unique racing design, the Seagull® model is constructed from lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood. Specs Wingspan:71" (1800mm) Overall Length:61" (1420mm) Wing Area:945 sq. in. Flying Weight:10.5 - 11.0 lb (4.8 - 5.0kg) Engine Size:1.20 - 1.60 2-stroke, 1.50-1.80 4-stroke, 20-26cc gasoline Radio:4 channel Trim Scheme Colors:Silver (HANU881), Turquoise (HANU898), True Red (HANU866) Spinner Size:2 3/4 inch

100-inch aerobatic ARF ideal for DA-150 gas engines

Aerobatics Made Easy

The Electro Hots based on the original Hots designed by Dan Santich, this new electric powered version is super lightweight and great for 3D aerobatics.

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This is the latest spiral-bound book that I'm working on, and it will have illustrated, step-by-step instructions to perfecting fundamental aerobatic maneuvers, from loops to the avalanche! Today I hope to (no, I WILL!) wrap it up and send it to the next step in the process, copyediting. From there it will go to the art department with the illustrations and photos and -- voila! -- it comes back from the printer as a book, well in time to make a perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays. Any other spiral-bound flightline books you'd like to see and use? Just say the word!

Check out this 4-motor electric Cri-Cri. Manufacturer EADS calls it the "first-ever four-engine electric-powered aerobatic airplane, based on the tiny Cri-Cri homebuilt designed by Frenchman Michel Colomban in 1973. Working in partnership with Aero Composites Saintonge and the Greencri-cri Association, EADS Innovation Works used composite materials instead of metal to reduce overall weight and make room for the high-energy-density lithium batteries. Those cells provide power to four brushless electric motors – two mounted back-to-back on nose pods on each side - with counter-rotating propellers. EADS Innovation Works claims the aircraft will have “novel” performance: 30 minutes of cruise flight at 110 km/h (68 mph); 15 minutes of full aerobatics at up to 250 km/h (155 mph); and a climb rate of approximately 5.3 m/sec (1,020 fpm). EADS expects to make the first test flights this week. "

behind the scenes footage shot at the CCRCC Club flying field in Farmington, CT. John Glezellis Pilot, Joe Authur DVD video guy and me, with my Flip Cam