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New Product From Synergy R/C!! The “Boto-Sizer” ball link sizing tool!!!

Tommy Larson — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:38:20 +0000

Having trouble sizing you ball links? Never have the right tool on hand, well check out this awesome new ball link sizing tool from Synergy R/C. Synergy R/C is back on the fast track under their new parent company “Botos Design and Distributions” and is sure to have a bunch of new products and accessories [...]

Mini Review: Rotor Rage Masters Blend 30% Heli Fuel

Tommy Larson — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:52:16 +0000

We were lucky enough to get our hands on Byron Originals newest fuel, Rotor Rage Masters Blend. Specifically designed for today’s newest regulated motors, this mix is on the cutting edge of fuel production today. Read on to see what we thought of Byron’s new “liquid rage.” Byron fuels was incorporated back in 1975 to [...]

Matt Botos shares his thoughts on Futaba’s new Flybarless System “CGY750″

Tommy Larson — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:43:52 +0000

I am sure most of you heard by now that Futaba has finally hit the “Flybarless” market with their announcment of their new product, the CGY750 Flybarless System. Matt Botos being a long time Futaba pilot has had the oppurtunity to partake in a lot of testing and R&D on the unit over the past [...]

Synergy N5 Flybarless “Midnight Madness”

Tommy Larson — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:38:07 +0000

Check out this video of the Synergy N5 Flybarless flying at night!! Coming in at barely over 7lbs dry this thing was absolutely nuts. How did Matt get it that light? Stay tuned on here and at Matt's site for more details as they get worked out, but for now enjoy the video!!!

Review: Gaui X5

Tommy Larson — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:29:35 +0000

Thanks to Jack Burnside over at Empire Hobbies for giving us the chance to review Gaui's newest heli. The Gaui X5 is the new kid on the block in the 500 size range and is one of the few "true" 500 class helis out there with its ability to swing 500-520mm blades. Check inside for our full review with plenty of pics and a short video to showcase this unique model!

New Lid coming for Synergy N5!

Tommy Larson — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:03:21 +0000

It looks like Synergy is busy making one of the best flying 50 size nitros look even better! Check out this new factory canopy paint scheme for the Synergy N5. Matt Botos: We now have a skilled painter on staff at Synergy Hong Kong. This paint scheme will be available very soon! We are still [...]

2010 Align FunFly and Competition-Sunday: The Final Day!

Tommy Larson — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:55:26 +0000

Well this trip is drawing to an end for the RCHR Team here in Taichung, Taiwan. We had an absolute blast coming to Taiwan to cover one of the best events in the world. Sunday was a bittersweet day for a lot of people because everyone knew at the end of the day hands would [...]

2010 Align FunFly and Competition-Saturday

Tommy Larson — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:52:04 +0000

Align pulled all the stops on Saturday, from the opening ceremonies to a fun filled day of flying and celebrating with friends and competitiors. Check of inside for all the pictures of the event!

2010 Align FunFly and Competition- Friday

Tommy Larson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:09:54 +0000

Ok guys, day two was twice as good as day one! Amazing turnout of pilots at the factory today. The day included awesome video from restricted floor of Align factory and pictures of all the pilots testing their birds at the Align Test Field. Also included are pictures of Alan Szabo Jr. and Jason Krause [...]

2010 Align FunFly And Competition-Taichung Taiwan-Thursday

Tommy Larson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:39:17 +0000

Ok guys we arrived safely in Taichung after hours of travel to cover one of the biggest events of the year, the 2010 Align Funfly! We arrived at the hotel early Thursday morning and promptly left for the Align factory where we spent the rest of the day hanging out with Aligns team pilots. Alan [...]