Breathing life into a low-cost foamie has never been easier thanks to a couple of industry leaders standing by to put some real horsepower under the cowl! Ralph Squillace has the how-to.

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The F/A-18C from Nitro Planes is an RTF warbird that holds nothing back. The huge 70mm fan produces over 80 MPH of thrust, hauling this 850 gram plane like the Hornet it represents.

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Is bigger better? Not when it's chilly and breezy outside and you want to cruise around with a heli. And so, at less than five ounces yet with a lot of character, the Axe CX Micro from Heli-Max is Napo Monasterio's new distraction of choice around the house.

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RealFlight has again come up with a perfect mix of new aircraft to help keep your thumbs in tip-top flying shape. Plug your G4 Simulator in and prepare to have some fun with Expansion Pack Five!

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