Mikado USA is closing the pre-order of VBar Evo in days, as 80% of allocated quantity is taken. Delivery expected on March.
Helidirect LLC reported that Jamie Robertson will fly with Team HeliDirect from now on.
Spektrum just released an important update containing bugfixes for iX12, iX14 and iX20 transmitters.
After many and many months waiting finally it is landed: SAB Goblin Kraken. The new baby in SAB Goblin family has been unveiled at Rotor Live 2019. But why was this model such a huge secret? Because it's different from all traditional RC heli concepts. There wasn't any big technology change in the industry since the flybarless technology, until now. Even the first Goblin wasn't so different from other models than this one. SAB Heli Division has created a new RC helicopter. Of course it has got the same principals as all others, but how it builds up, that is unique.
CAP1763 Air Navigation Order 2018 and 2019 Amendments: The United Kingdom Government published an amendment to the Air Navigation Order earlier this month, which is entering into force on 13 March 2019. Many platforms reported these changes, and the document of CAA is available below as PDF document. Then there are the definitions to be questioned.
Raquel just announced on her Facebook page that she will be at Rotor Live representing her sponsors: Heli-Professional, Spinblades and Kontronik.
Rotor Live published the list of the pilots attending at the venue as competitors later in March. And the list seems quite interesting according to the names and the brands as well.
The Pre-season Indoor Funfly was held in Northolt yesterday, which has launched this year's season officially. We have created a picture selection taken there.
A beautiful Egodrift design canopy is now available at Egodrift motors. If you have got this motor in your Specter helicopter, here is the time to show that even on the canopy. Optionally you can ask your name painted.
Collective Pitch Magazine is not available currently, and this is the situation for a while now. A simple message appears on the website, which reads that the website is being changed, but will return soon. But the soon is too long now.
We look forward the weekend of 9-10 March now, because we will attend at Rotor Live and report from the venue in live. All preparations done now.
After recent debates in the House of Commons we have to realise that, most likely form of leaving the EU is a No-Deal scenario or crashing out and falling back on WTO rules. But what happens to the hobby in case of disordered leaving.
Kyle Dahl takes it serious, and he rescheduled his flight back to the United States just to make sure, everything is done before he returns to home. Minor problems occured during the last steps, but now everything is all right.
We asked more details about Kraken at SAB Heli Division. They were really kind and replied us, however no more details were given us. As we have got informed even SAB dealers don't know more than us. But...
After reporting new UAV regulations entering in force this summer in Canada we asked two known RC helicopter pilots about their opinions and reactions. We asked them to tell us their thouhts.
Canada introduce new UAV regulations by 1st of June, this year. Not surprisingly they follow the similar patterns as being implemented everywhere across the world. With simple words: same as everywhere.
This helicopter was the subject of one of the loudest announcements last year, then it turned into silence. No, the project is not halted, just as Tareq Alsaadi promised the community before, SAB wanted to make sure, everything is perfect, so they didn't rush the release.
Mikado Nitro Logo, the GLogo 690 will be delivered pretty soon. Kyle has reported just now, they have finished the manuals, and packaging is happening now. These anticipated kits will be going on their ways soon.
It's been reported yesterday, two Henseleit TDS limited edition kits are gone missing whilst they were under delivery to their legal owners by DHL. This unfortunate event happened at German carrier company.
As it's announced on Facebook by both companies, MSH will be XLPower in the future. But what's behind it? What happened to MSH?
It is with deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Joe Ambrose. Joe died in Champaign on January 4, 2019, at the age of 61. Longtime Horizon board member and Chairman of First Busey Corporation, Greg Lykins said, “With Joe’s passing, we have lost an amazing human being and visionary leader. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Joe have lost a dear friend and inspiring mentor.”
London Gatwick Airport is suspended since yesterday evening due to more drone incidents and the airport is still not receiving or departing any flights. Passengers are asked to get informed before travelling to the airport.