Our fellow cinematographer Marcus Gelhard over at G-Point.de has published yet another stunning video of the 2011 Alpine Heli Smackdown. Its people like him, trendsetters, the help raise the bar and keep the machine going we call the RC Helicopter industry. His work for Team Mikado and the industry as a whole is greatly appreciated and admired. Its guys like Marcus who keep Team RCHR and other media outlets ont their toes. Competition sparks innovation. Thanks Marcus!

Here is the new Devo 6 transmitter by Walkera. Following on the heels of the Devo 12, Team Walkera incorporated some features such as quad bearing gimbals and 7-point curve. These along with other features makes the Devo 6 a very capable transmitter from the beginner to veteran pilots. Continue on to check out the info available thus far.

The artistic minds at CanoMod have released eye catching canopies for Outrage, Synergy, Compass, Bergen, JR, Henseleit, and Align helis. Owners of these helis will truely appreciate the quality that CanoMod is known for. Continue to check out the canopies and the specific heli models they are made for.

Looks like Align has released v1.2 of their 3GX flybarless gyro for update. Check out the new features.

Check it out! Walkera introduces a new transmitter, the Devo 7. The Devo 7 incorporates some of the design features of the Devo 12. Making this a great transmitter for pilots looking to get into helis. To get the details of this new Walkera transmitter, please continue on.

The great members of TORCHS have an awesome event coming up. That’s right it is that time of the year. It is the one, the only Orlando Helicopter Blowout 2011.

Last years event attracted 250 registered pilots and approximately 1000 spectators, making it the largest private heli club event in the United States. Hats off and high fives to everyone of TORCHS.

So make plans to be at an awesome event with top world class pilots in attendance, information sharing, and above all FUN. To get the details of this top notch event, please continue on.

It looks like the guys over at ReadyHeli are already having a blast with their RC Eye 650 from RC Logger. Click for flight photos.

Zero Design formerly known as ET Canopy has added 2 new canopies to their lineup. Click to check out images of their new custom canopies for the Rave 90 and Gaui X5.

The latest round of Ready to Fly Blade helicopters has hit the shelves. Check out the affordable Blade Scout RTF 3-Ch Heli by BLADE. Click for photos and details.

ReadyHeli has put together a “What’s in the Box” video for the new RC Eye 650. They have also provided a full description and specifications. Click for info and unboxing video.

This video is a close-up and quick overview of the Futaba 18MZ touch screen shortcut function display. This is greatly improved over the previous generation 14MZ. Click for video.

Check this short but informative vid from our friends at KDE Direct. This vid shows CAD simulations of the KDE Direct Performance Tail Control Systems. Continue on to view the vid.

These are probably the coolest flying products. Cool gift ideas for those days you can’t fly outside because of weather. Regardless, just a whole bunch of fun for the young or young at heart. Here are a couple of videos from our friends at HeliProz showing the Air Swimmers RC Shark and Clown Fish in action cruzin’ around. Click to check the vids out and the details.

They’ve been called the “Mythbusters” of the RC Helicopter Industry. Wacky pilots use RC Helicopters for sometimes dangerous and unconventional uses. In their latest installment they use two 600 size electrics to tow a boat with 3 people aboard.