Another day, another skilled FPV racer signing. That seems to be the way things work at Futaba these days. Not only have talented racers and pilots such as Johnny "JohnnyFPV" Schaer, Nick "Wild Willy" Willard, and Paul "Nurk" Nurkkala joined the ranks of Team Futaba, but now Chance "FreeFall" Hartman has been added to that lineup […]
If you’re looking to try your hand at R/C racing, one of the easiest ways to jump in is with a spec-class racer. This class of radio-controlled racer typically has tight restrictions on the motor, gearing and other chassis components. Having these tightly-controlled specifications allow for the vehicles to be close, competition-wise, leaving the driver […]
If you've been waiting for a realistic 1:1 two-wheeled experience on a smaller scale, the just-released AR-3D might the right ride for you. After years of development, this ¼-scale electric dirt bike is available in two packages, an almost-ready-to-run (ARTR) model and a ready-to-run (RTR) model, and features visual and functional details to achieve a […]
Futaba has been on a roll as of late, adding a number of talented air and surface wizards to their Team Futaba lineup. Shortly after adding FPV quadcopter racer Johnny "Johnny FPV" Schaer to their air division, they've announced the addition of another FPV ace to their lineup. Nick "Wild Willy" Willard brings his multi-rotor racing […]
It's not about the cars, it's about the people. Since getting into this hobby only a handful of years ago, I quickly realized that the biggest draw for me wasn't the vehicles, but the individuals who build and care about them. Witnessing hobbyists use the R/C pastime to do good, if not great, things for […]
