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Michael K.United StatesOct 12, 2026

Pilot Poker: Battle of RC Worlds

Horizon Hobby is sponsoring a brand new NX8+ transmitter for the winner of our 30-day Battle of RC Worlds contest, which pits Jet Pilots vs Scale Heli Pilots vs Airplane Pilots vs 3D Heli Pilots vs Glider Pilots vs Drone Pilots. Everybody gets 15 plays per day. Bet 1-5 chips.

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Michael K.United StatesSep 3, 2025 Poll

Turbine Fires

Have you ever had one of your models catch fire from turbine operation of any type? (Only answer if you fly turbines).

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Never!
I prefer LiPo fires...they never go out!
Yes, just once
Yes, just twice
Yes, three or more
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Michael K.United StatesDec 14, 2024

HeliClassics Ka-52: Total Badassery

An inside look at the stunning HeliClassics Ka-52 attack helicopter.HeliStorm

One of only two in the world designed, built and finished by Matthias Strupf, this badass helicopter now lives in Denver and will be beating the oxygen-deprived airspace as soon as temperatures and winds permit!

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Michael K.United StatesAug 5, 2024

When It’s Too Hot to Fly

For Denver, 10 days of 95+ heat is noteworthy and enough to keep us away from the field (along with wildfires that closed the air space to make way for tankers and fire helis)! That means shop time!

I have been using the time for maintenance! Lube, bolt tightening, hangar rash touch up and general systems checks.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? 🤔

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Good H.Jul 21, 2024

Vario Lama electric

Vario Lama electric...good hunting

Ladies and gentlemen. This is what happens if you only get to fly once per month...
Nothing fancy just some flight circuits needing practice.

This is the last time I flew on this field in Belgium as I am relocating once more...
Just to give you some perception... the trees are 40 m from the take off point (25 at the closest point). Behind them is a rather busy canal and behind the canal is the...

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Michael K.United StatesMay 26, 2024

Field maintenance this weekend! Even heli guys have to help patch that long road thing they call a “runway.”

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Michael K.United StatesMay 17, 2024 Poll

Fixed or rotary? What do you fly?

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Helicopters only, bro!
Mainly helis and some fixed wing
50/50 helis/fixed
More fixed wing than helis but I still love helis!
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Michael K.United StatesNov 28, 2023 Poll

How low will you go? What outside temperature is your limit for flying?

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No flying below 32 F
No flying below 40 F
No flying below 50 F
No flying below 55 F
No flying below 60 F (for FL and AZ pilots)
Any temperature that my models can handle!
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