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Charging Batteries With Your E-flite ChargerPublished on 1/4/2012

Maximum Charge equals Maximum Power in your Batteries

Ultra Micro Gee Bee R2 PreviewPublished on 1/4/2012

Getting The Most Out Of Your Gee Bee

2011 iHobby Floor CoveragePublished on 11/8/2011

iHobby is our yearly celebration of everything RC-related. From cool new gadgets and gizmos to the latest aircraft, to revolutionary cars and trucks and more, you'll find it all at iHobby. John Redman and Gary Katzer bring you the sights, sounds and fun

AS3X System Equipped UMX AirplanesPublished on 10/20/2011

Deliver the Ultimate RC Pilot Experience

E-flite Carbon-Z Scimitar PreviewPublished on 10/11/2011

The E-flite Carbon-Z Scimitar is designed for flight performance and adrenaline-pounding excitement thought to be impossible from a conventional aircraft platform. We meet with Quique Somenzinin to discuss the great features of his new design.

How To Replace the Receiver and Gearbox in the ParkZone Pole CatPublished on 8/9/2011

We're here to help you better understand what you need to do to replace the receiver board and motor/gearbox on your Pole Cat. We walk you through the steps, explaining exactly what to do and when to do it

How to Install Retracts in the ParkZone P-47DPublished on 7/10/2011

ParkZone has brought The Jug to life and it's even set up to let you easily add the option of functional flaps and retractable landing gear. We show you what it takes to make that gear go up and down with the addition of the E-flite electric retracts.

Hangar 9 F4U-1D Corsair 50 PreviewPublished on 4/22/2011

The F4U Corsair, made famous for its ability to out climb, outrun or outfight any enemy in its day, is an exciting addition to the Hangar 9 family. Come see what the buzz is about with this new Corsair from Hangar 9.

2011 E-fest Event CoveragePublished on 3/30/2011

2011 E-fest Event Coverage

How-To Install Flaps Into the ParkZone P-47D ThunderboltPublished on 1/30/2011

In this tutorial we show you what it takes to make your P-47D's flaps come alive to add the next dimension to your flight experience.

Ultra Micro Xtreme Extra 300 3D ReviewPublished on 1/21/2011

The Ultra Micro eXtreme (UMX) Extra 300 3D makes the dream of a 3D plane you can fly almost anywhere a reality.

Understanding E-flite's Carbon-Z TechnologyPublished on 12/12/2010

E-flite Carbon-Z Yak Preview

ParkZone P-47 Thunderbolt PreviewPublished on 11/24/2010

ParkZone Raises The Bar With the Snorting Bull

2010 iHobby Floor CoveragePublished on 11/18/2010

iHobby 2010 is here and we’re back with our extensive on-line coverage of the biggest RC party in the US. We have close-ups of the gear you’re going to want in the coming weeks and months

Battle Action - Helicopter FunPublished on 9/16/2010

Ultra Micro Helicopters - Combat action

E-flite Ultra Micro Xtreme BeastPublished on 8/30/2010

A tiny model, a huge performer

Horizon Hobby reviews the new Blade mCX2Published on 7/9/2010

Horizon Hobby reviews the new Blade mCX2

Preview - E-Flite F-86 Sabre EDF 15e ARFPublished on 4/13/2010

Preview – E-Flite F-86 Sabre EDF 15e ARF

HorizonHobby.com Event Coverage - RCX 2010Published on 4/8/2010

Come along as we cover RCX 2010 from the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California

Preview - LR-1A Pogo 15e ARFPublished on 4/7/2010

Preview - LR-1A Pogo 15e ARF

How-To: Install the Hughes 500e Body on the T-REX 450 ProPublished on 3/9/2010

How-To – Install the Hughes 500e Body on the T-REX 450 Pro

Preview – The New Blade SR RTF micro helicopterPublished on 2/17/2010

Preview – The New Blade SR RTF micro helicopter

Event Coverage – E-fest 2010 – Great Fun!Published on 2/10/2010

Event Coverage – E-fest 2010 – Great Fun!

Having Fun with the Ultra MicrosPublished on 1/7/2010

Ultra Micros are flying indoors everywhere

Preview - Fokker DVII ARF 250 from E-flitePublished on 1/5/2010

The Fokker DVII is a model builders dream machine

We're on Final - Gear DownPublished on 12/24/2009

Retractable Gear Complete a Cool Look

Review - We take a close look at ParkZone's Habu EDFPublished on 11/30/2009

Habu makes every RC pilot a Jet Jockey

Two Co-axial Rotors Make The Tandem Rescue More FunPublished on 11/13/2009

The mCX Tandem Resuce heli is twice as much fun!

We Take a Close Look At The Spektrum Ultra-Micro ReceiverPublished on 11/12/2009

The Spektrum AR6400 Rx will give you lots of ideas

We Preview E-flite's Beechcraft Bonanza 15ePublished on 10/22/2009

A Bonanza for All Sport Scale Pilots

We Preview E-flite's Ultra Micro 4-SitePublished on 10/2/2009

The Ultra Micro 4-Site flys Indoors

We Preview the new E-flite Piper L-4 Grasshopper 250 ARFPublished on 10/1/2009

The Cub joins the military - L-4 Grasshopper

How-To Setup, Bind and Trim the Blade mSR BNFPublished on 9/25/2009

It is easy to setup and bind your mSR - Here is how

IRCHA 2009Published on 8/28/2009

Come join us as we celebrate IRCHA 2009

We Preview the E-flite P-40 ARFPublished on 8/27/2009

Take a look at E-flite's mini Warhawk

Preview - E-flite PT-17Published on 8/13/2009

Two wings, round engine, a favorite

Preview - E-flite mSR RTF and BNFPublished on 7/23/2009

Tiny Hot Rod Heli - mSR

E-Flite Blades: One for every skill levelPublished on 7/14/2009

Find the Blade Heli For You

How-To Fly 10 at Lunch with DX6iPublished on 6/25/2009

Your Dx6i will fly all models, see how

Preview: E-flite RV-9 450 ARFPublished on 5/26/2009

Preview: E-flite RV-9 450 ARF

How-To: Bind The Blade CX3Published on 5/26/2009

How-To: Bind The Blade CX3

John Redman Helps Us Assemble The E-flite DHC-2 Beaver 25ePublished on 5/23/2009

Helpful Hints to Assemble The E-flite DHC-2 Beaver 25e

How-To: E-flite Nieuport 17 and JN-4 Jenny Wing RiggingPublished on 4/30/2009

John Redman Shows You How

How To - Replace Your Blade CX3 Rotor HeadPublished on 4/28/2009

Keep Your CX3 Flying With Some Hints and Tips From E-flite

How To - Repair Your Blade CX3 Landing GearPublished on 4/28/2009

Keep Your CX3 Flying With Some Hints and Tips From E-flite

How-To Adjust Continous Blade CX3 Tail TwitchingPublished on 4/28/2009

Keep Your CX3 Flying With Some Hints and Tips From E-flite

How To - Bind your mCX - It's EasyPublished on 4/1/2009

How To - Bind your mCX

Preview – ParkZone’s new Ultra-Micro™ Sukhoi Su-26m BNFPublished on 3/23/2009

Preview – ParkZone’s new Ultra-Micro™ Sukhoi Su-26m

How To - Install the New MD 520N® Body on Your CX2 or CX3 HelicopterPublished on 3/19/2009

Yes, MD 520N on Your CX2

How To - First Time Blade 400 Pilots - Try our DX6i SetupPublished on 3/9/2009

Improved Setup - Blade 400 with DX6i - It’s Easy!

Preview – E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARFPublished on 2/13/2009

Preview -E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF

Install Nav Lights in your CX HelicopterPublished on 2/11/2009

Jim Booker Shows You How To Put Navigation Lights on Your E-flite CX3 MD 520N

John Redman shows us the new E-flite PT-19Published on 2/10/2009

Jim Booker Previews the E-flite PT-19 450 ARF

Blade mCX Repair - How To Keep It FlyingPublished on 1/30/2009

Blade mCX Repair - How To Keep It Flying

How-To Bind your BNF Airfraft to the Spektrum DX5e, DX6i or DX7Published on 12/11/2008

Bind-N-Fly Is As Easy As 1-2-3-4

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top PlanesPublished on 12/3/2008

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top Planes

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top HelisPublished on 11/25/2008

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top Helis

Preview: E-flite BAe Hawk 15 DF ARFPublished on 11/24/2008

We Preview the New E-flite BAe Hawk 15 DF ARF

Having Fun with the mCX HelicopterPublished on 11/19/2008

Over...Under...Around...and Through! Where Can You Take the E-flite® Blade® mCX?

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Guaranteed SuccessPublished on 11/17/2008

Guaranteed Success Gift Choices

New ParkZone Radian – Powered SailplanePublished on 10/31/2008

Jim Booker Reviews the Parkzone Radian

Horizon Hobby's iHobby 2008 Floor CoveragePublished on 10/23/2008

Come take a look at our exclusive on-line video coverage of iHobby 2008

We Preview The E-flite F-16 400 Ducted Fan ARFPublished on 10/1/2008

Preview: E-flite F-16 400 Ducted Fan ARF

Preview: E-flite's Micro-CX HelicopterPublished on 7/24/2008

HorizonRC.Com Previews the E-flite Micro-CX

Preview: E-flite's New Pulse XT 25e—it's Bigger, it's ARFPublished on 7/9/2008

Here comes the new E-flite Pulse XT 25e

Set up tips for flying the Blade CX2 with Spektrum’s DX6i transmitter.Published on 6/23/2008

The DX6i Will Fly Your CX2

CX2 in a Ranger Uniform, JetRanger That IsPublished on 5/21/2008

How to install the JetRanger Body Set on the Blade CX2

E-flite F-15 Ducted Fan PreviewPublished on 4/29/2008

E-flite F-15 Ducted Fan Preview

Yes, You can fly the E-flite Blade CX2/3 with the Spektrum DX7Published on 3/18/2008

It works! See the new Blade CX2 fly using the Spektrum DX7 transmitter.

E-flite EC3 Connector Assembly TipsPublished on 3/3/2008

Jim Booker's expert advice on assembling the EC3 Connectors

Voltage Reading Made EasyPublished on 12/5/2007

See how a voltage meter for RC car racers can help you at the flying field

Horizon Hobby's iHobby 2007 Floor CoveragePublished on 10/29/2007

Come take a look at our exclusive on-line video coverage of iHobby 2007

Horizon Hobby’s iHobby 2007 Floor CoveragePublished on 10/16/2007

Get the inside scoop on this season’s gotta get gear

Pitch It!Published on 9/12/2007

Micro Heli rotor pitch setting, make it easy with the E-flite Heli Pitch Gauge

Sundowner F1 ARF Sport Racer to GoPublished on 6/6/2007

Hangar 9’s Sundowner F1 ARF brings the excitement of the air races to RC models.

Special Edition Airplane Buying Guide Update 2008Published on 5/24/2007

Ready for a new airplane? Stay on the right track and be sure to end up with the perfect airplane.

iHobby 2006 Video InterviewsPublished on 10/23/2006

Couldn't make it to iHobby 2006? Watch exclusive interviews from the show!

New E-flite Blades Product TourPublished on 10/13/2006

Choose which E-flite Blade micro heli is right for you with our interactive tour!

2006 RCX Expo Product ReleasesPublished on 5/3/2006

In a short time, RCX has extablished itself as the place for manufacturers to display their new, hot, and exciting new products for the summer. Check out what's new from Team Losi, Sportwerks, E-flite, Virtual Racing, Spektrum, and Pro Boat.

Electric ConversionPublished on 2/6/2006

Get answers to common questions regarding choosing and installing the right motor for your glow aircraft.

JR At the Steelers Training CampPublished on 1/31/2006

Team JR Member Ron Osinski tell you about his heli flight experience at the Steelers Training Camp.

Battery BasicsPublished on 1/19/2006

We’ve gathered the most up-to-date information to help answer many of the most common questions about battery technology.

The RunwayPublished on 11/9/2005

Getting Started the Right Way

E-flite Mini Funtana ReviewPublished on 10/31/2005

Review of the E-flite Mini Funtana.

Hopping Up the E-flite Blade CPPublished on 8/26/2005

Unlock the added performance potential of the Blade CP with hop-ups.

Go Inverted!Published on 5/13/2005

Upgrading the Blade CP for inverted flight and aerobatics is quick and easy. Here's how to get inverted.

Balsa Vs. FoamPublished on 3/16/2005

Are balsa planes better? Team JR member Peter Goldsmith explains the differences between balsa and foam planes.

JR Aero Tow 2005 Coming in JunePublished on 2/9/2005

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)!

Love of Electric FlightPublished on 1/12/2005

Team JR member Doug Cronkhite explains how he got hooked on electric flight.

Designer George Hicks Explains Tensor 4D TechnologyPublished on 11/12/2004

Team JR member and leading electric plane designer George Hicks explains why the new E-flite Tensor can do almost anything.

Review: E-flite Ultimate/Tribute EP Profile ARFPublished on 11/9/2004

From Backyard Flyer - "The Ultimate EP Profile has good flight stability at all speeds. At high speed on low rates, the plane responds immediately to control inputs without being overly sensitive."

Mini Funtana, Big FunPublished on 11/2/2004

It's an amazing little package for the price, and it'll do just about anything in the 3D book very well.

The Perfect Blend of Art and SciencePublished on 6/17/2004

Learn how E-TOC champ George Hicks designed the two hottest planes today - the E-flite Tribute and Ultimate.