I’ve written about RC planes. I’ve written a review of a quadcopter, and I’ve written RC plane reviews. But how you start flying RC quadcopters? Well, that’s what this post is for; read on… Also: visit my second post on umFlight about getting started with planes. The Controls Quadcopter trainer Read more…
A few days ago, I was out flying my Champ in somewhat heavy winds (somewhere between 5 and 15 mph) and I, for the first time in my life, thought that flying in these winds was… fun. Yes, fun. It took a lot of concentration, skill, and a little luck. This Read more…
AS3X (Artificial Stabilization 3 aXis) and SAFE (sensor assisted flight envelope) are two fairly recent Horizon Hobby innovations. But what are they? Read this post for an explanation! Firstly, all planes equipped with SAFE also have AS3X. AS3X is a 3 axis gyro system, meaning that if an outside force Read more…