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How to bind and setup OMP M2 Explore V2 with SpektrumInstructional video about the process

The video is published on the Buddy RC Youtube channel about the process of setting up the OMP M2 Explore V2 helicopter with a Spektrum transmitter. Settings seem to be a bit strange, but the video gives a good clue about the whole process.

6 or 12 cells for the Kraken 580Which configuration to choose

Here is a question: Which configuration to use at the new SAB Goblin Kraken 580? Obviously there is no exact answer. Depending on your purposes, depending on your flying level either one is good. And Carlos Rossi from Area51-RC tries to answer this question for you.

1st Buffer PackWhat is it, how does it work?

First of all, let's make it clear for everyone, It is exactly the same as the last release of the R2, you can see the version number on the board. V4.8. The only change is the name (and screen print of the board) and the colour of the capacitors. It is fully approved and supported by the original designer. 1st is a division of Xelaris in Switzerland and distributed worldwide by Heli-Professional. 1st has taken over the product from R2.

Blackout - A Gas-Powered Fairy Tale!How it all began

We were advised to read the story of Blackout, how the company was born, how all began. Because the history of the Greek company is not a simple, "okay, let's do something" monologue, it is very interesting and motivating at the same time.

Review: XLPower Protos 380By an absolutely independent user - Gábor Szalontay

Gábor just sent his review about the Protos 380. He is an independent pilot, he has no interest in selling or promoting this model. Different view, honest opinion, more views bigger aspect. This is is a much shorter brief than our well detailed review, but summarises his opinion.

RC helicopter for ChristmasDos and don'ts

This article is for ordinary people rather than future or actual RC heli flyers. This is for those, who are not so lucky, and need to surprise their beloved ones who actually love helicopters. Yes, this article is for people who have no idea, how, what and where to buy or what should be skipped.

How to set up the Futaba CGY760RShowcase on a T18SZ transmitter

Hamish Scott has created a very detailed and nice video mini series about the setting up a CGY760R flybarless system with a Futaba T18SZ transmitter. The mini series is 2 episodes long.

Meet Scott MayoThe teenager F3C pilot in the United Kingdom

Scott Mayo is one of the known pilots of the British community. He attends almost all major events in the UK, and represents the country in other countries as well. Scott will be 18 in January.

XLPower Protos 380 fixTail wagging fixed

It's heard from more XLPower Protos 380 owners, there is an unresolved tail wagging problem, no matter what's changed. A slow and big tail wagging was occurred on few of the Protos 380s. But we found the cause and the solution as well. And it costs nothing, takes 5 minutes to fix it.

Interview: Christian RoseThe person behind the pilot

This was the first time, when we created an interview with someone to introduce him, to know more about the person behind the pilot. Christian is our "guinea pig" as we are doing this first time. Feedbacks are welcome. If you like it, we promise, we will have more.

Full scale: Mil Mi-26 HaloThe biggest one

Actually not the biggest ever, but the biggest still operating and was in serial production. It cannot be believed how massive it is until you have seen it in real life. We have. Astonishing.

Motor heat: does it matter?Why temperature is important at an electric motor?

Is it a new trend now? Is it really important? Why do many pilots measure the temperature of the electric motors? One question and all the answers to know.

The hobby of rich people: indeed?Emotions by loving helicopters

I keep listening time by time: this hobby is for rich people. Well, we know how many of us aren't rich at all. There are many-many pilots with cheaper, older stuff, older models. Many of us can have one or two helicopters only - not even the best ones. And there are few others with 8-10-12 helicopters, most of them latest versions, but this is is not so typical. Which hobby is cheap? If you do it well, none of them.

Scorpion BEC goes into protection mode with no reasonThe issue and the fix for Tribunus 80/120

Apparently this title is not quite true, because there's a reason - even if it is not so obvious. Scorpion have investigated what can cause this "failure" of Tribunus ESCs at the BEC, and the problem found.

RC Helicopter Simulator: AccuRC 2First impressions and experiences

Team AccuRC contacted us, and asked us to try their simulator. We took the opportunity, and after receiving the license provided, AccuRC is now installed, we are using it on daily basis and testing on two different computers. There is still a lot to discover, but we have got the first impressions, it is time to share. And it is now promised, this is not going to be the only content about AccuRC, it deserves more.

Story about an XLPower 4020 motorExpert level of RC heli modelling: motor rewinding

I bought an XLPower 4020 motor to test it in my Logo 480 xxtreme instead of the existing Scorpion 4015-1070KV. Because there isn't too much room under the canopy of the 480, I decided to cut the wires back a little bit, then I noticed that the 2 × 12 0.42mm wires are soldered and cleaned up as much as it's required originally. After shortening the wires I could not put new connectors on so decided to rewind the motor.

Nitro vs ElectricWhich one to choose?

This is an endless argument: nitro or electric. Both have got their fanatics, but - as always in this hobby - there is no exact answer. Bad news, you will have no exact answer at the end of this page either. But we try to help you to make your own decision.

Cyclone 695 and 715 Rotorblade test

When it comes to blades I'm always up for trying out new and old brands, as blades play such a big part in your models performance. I feel it's something that's often over looked by many pilots.

Align RCE-BL100A vs Kontronik JIVE 100 LVCase study: which one to choose?

This question popped up recently. An Align T-Rex 550X is given and choosing between these two ESCs is the task. Which one is the ideal choice? Interesting question, but what's the answer?

Futaba T8FG: how to kill it irrepairablyI could manage it

I'm an old Futaba user, and I have never tought, I will blame myself because of it once. It happened to me, I've lost a transmitter from a day to another one due to a silly error.