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$14 for postage is a rip off!

by | Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
Or why you're not really being screwed on shipping

While it may seem you're being screwed when charged $14 for a small box, you're actually getting a good deal.

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All-metal versus all-steel, what gives?

by | Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
Is all-metal and all-steel the same?

Aluminum, brass, titanium, and steel are all metals - but - God in his infinite wisdom make them all different. Some are better than others for servo gears. As a rule, steel is the best. In this brief read you'll learn why!

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Regarding positive feedback oscillations

by | Thursday, September 22, 2022 |
Stop the oscillation before it ever begins with a bit of Velcro!

Large control surfaces are more flexible than you might believe and this means they can set up a positive feedback oscillation. There's an easy fix and we show you what to do about it!

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Hangar 9 OV-10 Bronco guide

by | 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.

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Amazon servo vs DS505s

by | Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
Buy once, cry once, or buy cheap and really cry?

Many guys never learn the difference between price and value. In this brief look at two servos, one built to order for the lower end of the price scale, and the other built to the highest standard, you get the insider's perspective.

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Is titanium the best for gears?

by | Saturday, July 30, 2022 |
Shoping for servos can be tricky when pros are out to fool you you, so heads up!

Companies play dirty in our view by hiring world class psychologists to play their customers with sharp advertising and the canny use of words. Words express;y designed to evince emotions that may not be in the modeler's own interest. Be careful and above all else, trust your eyes!

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Regarding props - heads up!

by | Monday, May 30, 2022 |
Gore warning - these images may turn strong stomachs!

Props can cause horrendous injuries; a leather glove or electric starter aren't enough to eliminate he possibility of getting hurt - so don't fly alone, have a pal help you, and get behind the model with alacrity to mitigate risk.

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