Rip Van Winkle, on returning to RC by John Beech | Friday, September 4, 2020 | Gone for 30 years? On what you've missed. 30 years is a long time in the world of technology, and RC has been no exception in advancing at a rapid pace. This how-to brings you up to speed on what you've missed! caseSTUDY. Read More
Extreme Flight 48in Edge 540 guide by John Beech | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Yee-haw! In the right hands, this 48" Edge 540 is a weapon in the 3D battle They say danger lurks in small, brightly colored packages, and this thing is as quick as a viper striking prey! If your goal is to invent new maneuvers, then this is the tool for you! Extreme Flight. Read More
Extreme Flight 84in Turbo Bushmaster by John Beech | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Best servos for your Turbo Bushmaster? We show you how to factor in price, performance, and build quality for making the best decision for your needs and budget! Extreme Flight. Read More
Arrma Mojave guide by John Beech | Friday, December 1, 2023 | A brief how-to guide for the best servo for an Arrma Mojave To the question of, 'Which servo is best for a Mojave?', everyone has an opinion. The usual answer is, 'It depends!", so this how-to is about selecting the right servo for yours! ARRMA. Read More
Modeltech Dragon Lady 60 servos by John Beech | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | On buying good servos without breaking the bank An oldie but goodie, these come up for sale occasionally. It's a favorite with modelers for good reason. We show you how to equip it with the right servos for your budget! Modeltech. Read More
Extreme Flight 69in Turbo Raven servos by John Beech | Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | Selecting the best mini size servos for an Extreme Flight Turbo Raven When setting up your Turbo Raven to meet your standard, we show you how to balance price and performance to make the best servo decision for you and your budget. Extreme Flight. Read More
AJ Models 62in Acuity servos by John Beech | Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | A 1st class competition capable pattern and IMAC model needs great servos. The question is, which are best? Answer? It depends! This how to is about the best for you! AJ Models. Read More
Hangar 9 60cc Pitts S-2B servos by John Beech | Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Want the best servos for the 60cc Hanagar 9 S-2B The best servos for your Hangar 9 Pitts S-2B? It depends on if you're a duffer, a smooth IMAC maven, or into aggressive XA flight. We guide you in your decision. Hangar 9. Read More
Phoenix Models 70in Strega guide by John Beech | Monday, October 23, 2023 | What's the most bang for the buck servo-wise for a 30cc Strega? A Phoenix Models Strega stands in for one of the greatest air racers of all times. Selecting servos isn't necessarily easy. We show you a few good alternatives! Phoenix Models. Read More
TEKNO SCT 410 2.0 servo by John Beech | Sunday, October 22, 2023 | What's the best servo for my Tekno SCT 410 V2.0? Representing a giant leap in the 410 short course truck development, the 2.0 is a leap forward from the 410.3 . . . not just evolutionary but revolutionary! TEKNO RC. Read More
Flex Innovations Mamba 120cc servos by John Beech | Monday, October 16, 2023 | Considerations when selecting the best servos for you! Quique's design of the 120cc Mamba is a beast. Equipping it the right way can be tricky, so we help guide you into what you really need in the way of servos. How? By showing you a customer's approach to equipping his. Flex Innovations. Read More
Pilot RC Extra NG 103" servos by John Beech | Friday, October 13, 2023 | Selecting servos for your 33% Pilot RC Extra NG 103" model Selecting servos for your 120cc powered Pilot RC Extra NG 103" can be tricky. Here's a brief how-to on equipping a 33% model depending on if you’re a duffer, an IMAC maven, or God’s gift to XA-flying! Pilot RC. Read More
CARF Diablo 3D servos by John Beech | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | With the Mephisto, CARF created a stir in the acrobatic jet world. To a groundswell of demand for something more compact, the nimble Diablo 3D (using the same vector), soon followed. CARF. Read More
Hangar 9 OV-10 Bronco guide by John Beech | Sunday, August 14, 2022 | There's doing it, and then there's doing it right! Lots of ways to skin the cat servo-wise. This brief guide steps through what you need in terms of servos, extensions, and batteries to setup your Bronco to best suit your desires. Hangar 9. Read More
Will a Hobbywing Max6 run my servo? by John Beech | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | What happens when you starve your servo for current? The Hobywing Max6 is unquestionably one of the finest ESCs on the market, but can its 6A BEC circuit run your servo and deliver what you paid for? Hobbywing. Read More
Traxxas Slash guide by John Beech | Monday, June 13, 2022 | What's the best Slash steering servo? It depends! This guide shows you how to suss it out. The Slash is a super versatile rig but what’s the best steering servo for it? As it happens, this brief how-to guide will lead you to selecting the best servo for you and your needs. Traxxas. Read More
Traxxas Sledge guide by John Beech | Thursday, April 28, 2022 | There's more to selecting the best steering servo than meets the eye! What’s the best steering servo for a Traxxas Sledge? Seems simple, but it actually depends. On what? On you! This how-to guides you toward what ‘yours’ demands! Traxxas. Read More
HPI Savage servo by John Beech | Friday, January 28, 2022 | Selecting the best servo for an HPI Savage Using the stock TF-50 2.4GHz FHSS Digital RC System with a powerful HV servo requires a power source that's up to the job 'and' which won't burn out the radio. We show you how! HPI. Read More
Skywing Extra NG 116 servos by John Beech | Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Servos for the Skywing Extra NG 116" Paying for performance you can't feel is the height of foolishness but many club pilots do just that in equipping their model as if they were the 2nd coming of Jase. But if you tell us straight how you really fly then we can help guide you to the right servo for your purposes. Skywing. Read More
Flex CAP 232EX servos by John Beech | Saturday, November 6, 2021 | When you've outgrown toe package servos, what's next? Flex Innovations does a fantastic job of packaging the CAP 232EX with servos great for the purpose of hitting an unbeatable price. Pilots who love the airframe and outgrow the servos have four ProModeler alternatives in the mini-class, one of which is probably just what's the doctor ordered! Flex Innovations. Read More
Traxxas X-Maxx guide by John Beech | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | Selecting a standard servo for the X-Maxx The stock servo doesn’t last and everyone has a different opinion on what’s best, but in truth, it depends. This how-to guide helps you select the best servo based on your needs! Traxxas. Read More
TEKNO EB48 2.0 servo by John Beech | Friday, April 2, 2021 | Servo for a scale comp buggy Selecting the best steering servo for a big fast competition buggy like the TEKNO EB48 2.0 isn't a slam dunk decision. They suggest 300oz-in but the decision is more complicated. What's best? Depends. TEKNO RC. Read More
Freewing MiG-29 Fulcrum guide by John Beech | Friday, November 6, 2020 | You spent a lot for this beauty, now learn how to make it better in three easy steps! Reports of trouble in paradise may give pause but this brief guide shows how to address reported shortfalls while select the best servos for your expectations in 3 easy steps. Freewing. Read More
Hangar 9 30cc Ultra Stick servos by John Beech | Friday, May 1, 2020 | 0 comment(s) A wide range of servos are suitable for this versatile model but getting the right one involves honestly evaluating yourself as a modeler to keep from farting away more than you should, or to be happy with your choice. Hangar 9. Read More