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Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top Planes
Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top Planes
Published on 12/3/2008
Horizon Hobby's iHobby 2008 Floor Coverage
Come take a look at our exclusive on-line video coverage of iHobby 2008
Published on 10/23/2008
FS One Exposed!
Learn about many of the exciting features inside Hangar 9's FS One
Published on 8/21/2008
Saito G36 Gas + Hangar 9 P-51 1.50 = YES
Fitting a Saito Gasser in the Hangar 9 Mustang 1.50 or P-47 Thunderbolt
Published on 3/13/2008
Setting Up Your Sukhoi Right
Mike McConville shares his secrets for optimum setup for his signature design Sukhoi
Published on 2/14/2008
Voltage Reading Made Easy
See how a voltage meter for RC car racers can help you at the flying field
Published on 12/5/2007
Horizon Hobby's iHobby 2007 Floor Coverage
Come take a look at our exclusive on-line video coverage of iHobby 2007
Published on 10/29/2007
Tales From the Cockpit
An Interview with B-25 Pilot Jimmy Littlefield
Published on 10/24/2007
Plug-N-Play is for everyone!
Jim Booker extols the virtues of Hangar 9 Plug and Play kits.
Published on 10/23/2007
Horizon Hobby’s iHobby 2007 Floor Coverage
Get the inside scoop on this season’s gotta get gear
Published on 10/16/2007
Get ready to get started!
Set your starter box up for perfect starts every time
Published on 8/21/2007
Welcome to the World of Radio Control
Learn about the wonderful world of RC vehicles
Published on 7/23/2007
Put a Radial Engine in your Sopwith Camel
Building and Flying a Hangar 9 Sopwith Camel is fun but putting a Saito 3 cylinder 90 in it just sends it over the top.
Published on 7/9/2007
Sundowner F1 ARF Sport Racer to Go
Hangar 9’s Sundowner F1 ARF brings the excitement of the air races to RC models.
Published on 6/6/2007
Special Edition Airplane Buying Guide Update 2008
Ready for a new airplane? Stay on the right track and be sure to end up with the perfect airplane.
Published on 5/24/2007
New Releases at the 2007 Toledo RC Show
See the New RC Product Releases from Horizon Hobby at Toledo 2007
Published on 4/11/2007
Monster Truck Hop-Ups Buying Guide
Get the info you need to add the most impactful hop-ups to your truck with our Monster Truck Hop-Up Buying Guide
Published on 4/2/2007
Durability Upgrade for the F-22 Raptor PTS
Learn how to upgrade the durability of your F-22 Raptor PTS with a few simple steps.
Published on 3/27/2007
Hangar 9 Showtime 50
It's Electric-Powered Showtime, so gather round!
Published on 3/26/2007
E-Fest 2007—It Was Great Fun
RC Pilots know what to do when it is cold outside, they fly indoors at the E-Fest!
Published on 3/12/2007
iHobby 2006 Video Interviews
Couldn't make it to iHobby 2006? Watch exclusive interviews from the show!
Published on 10/23/2006
2006 iHobby Hot New Products
Whether you love cars, trucks, boats, planes or heli’s, there’s something new and exciting coming out of iHobby 2006 perfect for you.
Published on 10/12/2006
Hangar 9 Introduces The New 27% Cap 232G
Learn more about Hangar 9's newest scale aerobatic airplane, the 27% Cap 232G.
Published on 8/17/2006
Hangar 9 Aspire Glider
Neil Rossi, President of the Murrysville Area Sailplane Society was invited to review the Aspire™ shortly after its debut last spring. Here's what he had to say.
Published on 6/27/2006
FS One at Toledo
FS One gives you incredible aerodynamics simulating every aspect of RC flight.
Published on 4/27/2006
Introducing FS One: Precision RC Flight Simulator
Introducing FS One: the RC flight simulator that was engineered to feel every bit as real as it looks.
Published on 4/5/2006
Electric Conversion
Get answers to common questions regarding choosing and installing the right motor for your glow aircraft.
Published on 2/6/2006
The Runway
Getting Started the Right Way
Published on 11/9/2005
Hangar 9: P-51D Miss America
From Model Airplane News - Review of the Hangar 9 P-51D Miss America
Published on 9/12/2005
Why Nearly Every Model Can Benefit from a Low-Throttle Failsafe
Misunderstood and under-used, we look at why nearly every model can benefit from a Low-Throttle Failsafe.
Published on 4/13/2005
JR XP9303 Programming Guide for the Hangar 9 1.50 Size P-51
Team JR member Danny Snyder describes how to set up the JR XP9303 for the Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 1.50.
Published on 2/24/2005
JR Aero Tow 2005 Coming in June
Join us in Monticello, IL from June 02-05, 2005 for the annual JR Aero Tow. Learn more about the event, the area, and find out how to register your plane(s)!
Published on 2/9/2005
Sport Model or Scale Warbird?
Learn some of the history behind the legendary P-40 Warhawk and see its full-scale inspiration.
Published on 2/9/2005
The Mechanics of 3D Flight
Team JR member Doug Cronkhite explains the proper way to mechanically set up your plane for 3D flight.
Published on 12/10/2004
Review: Hangar 9 Extra 330S
From Model Airplane News - "If you’ve wanted to get into 3D aerobatics or precision flying in a big way, you can’t beat the Hangar 9 Extra 330S."
Published on 11/18/2004
Review: Hangar 9 Funtana .40 3D ARF
From Model Airplane News - "With the Funtana S .40 ARF, Hangar 9 has proven that a well-built and -engineered .40-size plane can be just as stable and responsive as a much larger model."
Published on 8/5/2004
Hangar 9 Cessna Skylane 182
From Model Airplane News - "Its high-quality construction, scale appearance and good flight manners make it impressive both on the ground and in the air."
Published on 7/12/2004
Review: Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 1.50
From Model Airplane News - "This is an all-around good-flying aircraft that hasn't any bad habits."
Published on 5/10/2004
Three Steps to 3D
Team JR member Don Szczur provides a three-step process for flying the FuntanaS 3D.
Published on 4/10/2004
Review: Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan ARF
From Model Airplane News: “Hangar 9 got this one exactly right! If you’ve ever had any doubts about buying a prebuilt model, check out the Hangar 9 Texan. It made a believer out of me!”
Published on 4/6/2004
Introducing the new Hangar 9® Twist 40 ARF
From hovers to harriers, knife-edge to flat spins, pick your poison—the Twist can handle just about any aerobatic maneuver you can throw at it.
Published on 3/9/2004
Spring Tune-Up
Spring is almost here. Is your plane ready? Jeff Holsinger of Team JR goes through all the details of making sure you have a successful opening day.
Published on 2/17/2004
Hangar 9 ARFs Stand Up to Scale Scrutiny
U.S. Nats judges gave Hangar 9's 1.50-size Cessna Skylane and P-51Mustang high marks in 2003.
Published on 11/2/2003
Hangar 9 46% Ultimate 10-300
From Model Airplane News - " The 46% TOC Ultimate 10-300 can easily do anything asked of it and will do it with authority!"
Published on 10/29/2003
I Fly the Funtana Electric
Steve Rojecki explains how you can convert your Funtana to electric flight.
Published on 10/29/2003
Hangar 9's NEW F4U Corsair .60 ARF
The smooth flowing curve of the Hangar 9® wing accurately replicates that of the genuine WWII article, adding to the Corsair .60’s precise scale authenticity.
Published on 10/23/2003
Flying the FuntanaS 3D .40
Find out from Mike McConville why this model is really fun to fly and how to do some cool tricks with it.
Published on 8/21/2003
Mr. Top Gun Feels the Digital Difference
Integrated JR systems helped transform Jeff Foley's flying experience.
Published on 7/1/2003
The North American AT-6 Texan
To pilots during and after World War II, the AT-6 Texan was teacher and a warrior. Now it's a living legend.
Published on 5/6/2003
Hangar 9 Alpha Trainer
From Model Airplane News - Hangar 9's new Alpha Trainer is attractive and flies smoothly, and from a distance...
Published on 4/23/2003
Why Wear a CAP?
Why fly a CAP? Team JR member and TOC competitor Peter Goldsmith explains the merits of the design and how he has developed a relationship with it.
Published on 2/26/2001
Torque Rolling 101
You've seen those super low hovers and torque rolls in demonstrations and in model magazines, and you've probably wondered just how they are done.
Published on 2/17/2001
3D with Mike McConville (Part Two)
Hangar 9's new Extra 330L will blow away almost any pilot wanting to fly aerobatics. When designing this model, I incorporated design features and enhancements learned from several years of Tournament of Champions and IMAC competition.
Published on 11/15/2000
3D with Mike McConville (Part One)
You've heard about these new 3D maneuvers, maybe even seen some spectacular demonstrations, but if you're like most modelers you really don't have a clue what they're all about. Well, read on and we'll try to help de-mystify the 3D "magic."
Published on 9/29/2000
Anatomy of an ARF
"Once upon a time" and way back when, there were two kinds of models at the flying field. There were, of course, the kit or scratch-built planes, who's owners put their "blood, sweat and tears" into building, covering and detailing.
Published on 6/5/2000
Electric Conversion Chart Hangar 9 and Carden Join Forces