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FYI Links - Links for tips and tricks:

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  • Convert It! - Josh Madison has created a very cool utility for converting any unit of measurement into another.
  • Covering Weight - Ever wondered how much weight different covering is? 

 
Other Clubs in Canada:

 

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RC Related Organizations:

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  • The Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) - The official governing body for model aviation in Canada. MAAC provides liability insurance to its members and chartered clubs, among many other membership benefits.
  • National Miniature Pylon Racing Association - General information on how to join the NMPRA and how to get started in R/C pylon racing. All AMA pylon events covered. Quickie 500 to Formula One membership application and information on whom to contact in your area. USA, Canada, and Mexico.
RC Suppliers Index:
  • Sunset RC Sunset RC - Canadian
  • ECMC East Coast Model Center- Canadian

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RC Manufacturers Index:

Index A through H

  • A and A Industries - Supplier of Bud Nosen giant-scale kits.
  • Aero Design - Persuasion pattern planes and 35% scale Staudacher.
  • Aero Model Design - Fiberglass fuselage sailplanes with pre-sheeted wings. Many jet-like designs.
  • Aeromodels Direct - Ready-built model aircraft helicopters and cars.
  • Aeroworks - Manufacturer of giant scale R/C Aircraft.
  • Aircraft International - Distributor for 3W aircraft engines in North America.
  • Airtronics - Radios and radio accessories.
  • American Eagle Model Aircraft Company - Manufacturer of Giant Scale model aircraft kits.
  • AMT USA Advanced Micro Turbines - Designs, develops and manufactures small gas turbines for the propulsion of radio-controlled flying aircraft.
  • APC Propellers - Specially engineered model airplane propellers from Landing Products.
  • AutoGraphics - Manufacturer of quality decal products. Complete listing with pictures.
  • Baird Micro Turbines - Gas turbines and scale models.
  • Balsa USA - Model aircraft and balsa wood.
  • Big Toys for Big Boys - R/C aircraft custom building service specializing in giant scale aerobatic aircraft.
  • BOSS Aircraft - Large scale model aircraft.
  • Brison Aircraft - Giant scale engines and accessories.
  • Dave Brown Products - Makers of many high-quality aircraft accessories as well as the Dave Brown R/C Flight Simulator.
  • Carden Aircraft Makers of top quality IMAC and TOC style kits 
  • Cline and Associates - Fuel regulators, engine repair, engine modifications, US distributor for Tartan engines.
  • CoastLine Radio Control Models - Specializing in scale R/C aircraft.
  • Combat Models - Makers of jet-like fighters made of molded foam/wood and designed for good looks and performance.
  • Commander R/C Models - Manufacturer of fiberglass model aircraft floats, partial kits and structural streamlined aluminum tubing.
  • Competition Electronics - Competition Electronics manufactures high quality battery chargers and chronographs.
  • Conley Precision Engines - Quarter-scale cars, engines (even a working V-8) and accessories.
  • Cornell Michael's Precision Kit Cutting - Specialists in the precise cutting of large and small scale model kits. Plans include Ziroli, Meister, Behrens, Don Smith; etc.
  • Coverite - Makers of high-quality covering, covering accessories, model paints and more. Featuring the Black Baron and 21st Century lines.
  • Jim Sandquist's Custom R/C - Custom instrument panels, cockpits and misc. modeling services.
  • Design Services - Model aircraft performance calculator.
  • Bob Dively Model Aircraft - Giant scale kits and accessories.
  • D & L Designs - R/C aircraft plans and laser cut wood packs. Sport scale models of varying type, both modern and classic aircraft
  • Dremel - Products and plans for woodworking, home improvement, automotive and craft/hobby. Workshop features how-tos for model railroading, woodworking and more.
  • Dubro - Manufacturer of high-quality R/C airplane accessories, mufflers and tools.
  • Duralite Batteries - Lithium-metal rechargeable batteries.
  • DynaFlite - Broad line of model airplanes, sailplanes and accessories which are priced affordably.
  • Dynamic Balsa & Hobby Supply - R/C aircraft kits, high quality balsa, giant-scale cockpits and dummy engines, custom vacuum forming, hardware and tools.
  • Dynamic Modelling - Instructional books on how to use R/C systems, both generic and specific to Futaba systems. By Don Edberg.
  • Eagle R/C Marketing - Manufacturer of high-quality airplane hangers and stands.
  • Electronic Model Systems/Jomar Products - Variety of electronic products and other accessories for R/C aircraft and boats.
  • EMS Electronic Modelling Systems - Cool Electronic equipment for Aircraft
  • Falcon Hobbies - Canadian distributor of Bolly brand carbon fibre props, exhausts and kits.
  • FerretTronics - Servo controller package comes with a chip that can control up to five servos through a serial line, and a switch detection chip.
  • FiberClassics - Composite, highly prefabricated super scale aircraft.
  • First Place Engines - Manufacturer of large scale R/C model airplane engines.
  • FMA Direct - After market receivers and other radio accessories.
  • Fox Manufacturing - A leading U.S. manufacturer of model airplane engines, glow plugs and accessories.
  • Futaba - Futaba is the most popular radio systems brand in the US. Web site offers information about the company's wide selection of radio systems and accessories.
  • Glennis Aircraft - Manufacturer of scale wheels/tires and brake systems for scale R/C model aircraft and cars.
  • Carl Goldberg Models - Famous R/C oriented manufacturer founded by one of the pioneers of model aviation.
  • Great Planes Model Manufacturing - One of the most popular and highest quality airplane kit manufacturers.
  • Harry B. Higley & Sons, Inc. - Specialty tools, propeller hubs and R/C books.
  • Hitec/RCD - Radio systems and radio accessories manufacturer.
  • Hobbico - Featuring high-quality, competitively priced R/C products and accessories.
  • Hobbycraft Canada - Distributor of model airplanes, helicopters, ships and other hobby items in Canada.
  • Hobby Hangar - U.S. importer of Minicraft Precision Power Tools and Mr.G. florescent rotor blades and supplies.
  • Hobby People - THE source for all your hobby needs.
  • Honey Composites - Pattern and IMAC aircraft manufactured from NOMEX Honeycomb composite material.
  • Horizon Hobby - Distributor of many lines including JR Propo, Webra and Saito.
  • House of Balsa - Manufacturer of model airplane kits, distributor of Zap-brand cyanoacrylate glues.
  • I4CProducts - our digital voltmeter the C-Volt, the i4C compression gauge, the Air Screamer air siren, The Isolator, and Tork It, a precision torque wrench for the modeler.

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Index J through Z

  • J&A Engineering - Giant-scale engines based on Sachs-Dolmar and Husquvarna.
  • JD Model Products - Fiberglass model jet aircraft.
  • JB Aviation - Aircraft kits and accessories.
  • JBP Jerry Bates Plans - R/C scale kit/plan designer.
  • Kirbys Kustom Vinyl Graphics - Vinyl graphics for model aircraft.
  • Knife Edge Software - Company responsible for the development of Great Planes' RealFlight R/C Flight Simulator.
  • Kyosho - A wide range of models and accessories--cars, boats, planes and helicopters.
  • Midwest Products - Manufacturer of a wide variety of model aircraft and a very complete line of modeling woods.
  • David Merriman's R/C Submarines - Parts to allow you to build your own R/C sub.
  • Multiplex R/C - Planes, servos, radios and more.
  • Nauwa Models Sweden - Ducted fan accessories, cockpit kits, Swedish pilot's ejector seats and more.
  • Nelson Hobby Specialties - Awesome high-end hardware
  • Night OPS - Into Night Flying?
  • North American Power R/C - US Quadra-Aero R/C engine distributor.
  • Northwest Ag Aircraft - R/C plans of agricultural aircraft and much more.
  • Northwest Tool Supply - Maker of 704 combat aircraft.
  • Ohio R/C - Manufacturer of all-wood airframes, giant scale kits and accessories.
  • Ohmark Electronics - Manufacturer of elevon mixers, reversers, and other gadgets.
  • O.S. Engines - Super high-quality supplier of glow-powered model engines for planes, cars, boats and helicopters. Probably the best R/C manufacturer web site we've seen to date--tons of great content. Check this one out!
  • Bob Parkinson Models R/C Jets - Design and manufacture of affordable ducted-fan jet kits and support equipment. Site offers technical information and complete specifications of their products.
  • PC Pilot - Interface to use an R/C transmitter as a joystick on software simulators.
  • Joe Philips - Quarter-scale Stearman biplane plans, components and complete airframes.
  • Pica Enterprises - Manufacturer of stand-off scale models in 1/5th & 1/6th scale, 1/12th combat scale and electric.
  • Pirate Models - Manufacturer of large scale kits.
  • PlaneTalk Airborne Video Systems - Broadcast quality airborne video systems for R/C aircraft.
  • Planes Plus - High-end turbine kits, engines, cockpits and accessories.
  • Precision Aviation -  By Bob Godfrey
  • Precision Cut Kits - Specializing in hand-cut giant scale kits from anyone's plans.
  • Propwash Video - Complete video catalogue of R/C related tapes.
  • Pro-Scale Models - Model building, designing and finishing.
  • Radio South - At RADIO SOUTH we use the equipment that we sell and know how it works!
  • RadioCraft Industries - Offers a 35% scale Staudacher S-300D that is almost-ready-to-cover.
  • R/C Aero Design Lab - Research and design of unique R/C airplanes.
  • RCV Engine - Rotary cylinder valve engine page.
  • RealFlight R/C Simulator - WWW site dedicated to Great Planes' super realistic R/C simulator for Windows 95/98. Monster site includes screen shots, full documentation, help guide, video card info and Frequently Asked Question file. One gorgeous product and a terrific support site.
  • Robart - The leading manufacturer of R/C aircraft retractable landing gear. Please note that site is under construction, but listed here for your reference.
  • Robot Rumbles - Combat event that involves radio controlled devices (you build) which will battle it out in an arena type atmosphere for cash prizes and merchandise.
  • Roswell Flyer - Unique radio controlled flying device.
  • Sanyo Energy - Manufacturer of NiCd batteries popular with R/C modelers.
  • Scale Planes - Scale aircraft and fiberglass accessories.
  • Sig Manufacturing - Wide variety of very high quality balsa R/C airplane kits and accessories. Has been in the business since 1951.
  • Scale Stits Covering - Polyester vinyl paints and fabric covering for models and full-sized aircraft.
  • SubTech - Electronics & hardware for R/C model boats and submarines.
  • SuperTigre - Super high-quality and sometimes hard-to-get engines imported from Italy.
  • Tejera Microsystems Engineering (TME) - Product catalog primarily aimed at smoke systems. Cool stuff.
  • Testors/Pactra - Maker of hobby paints and accessories.
  • Thunder Tiger - Information and pictures of Thunder Tiger's wide variety of product lines.
  • Frank Tiano Enterprises - Makers of Zap glue products.
  • TnT Landing Gear Products - Manufacturer of aluminum landing gear and accessories for most R/C models.
  • Top Flite - Product info and pics from one of the most high-quality lines in R/C. Selection of great warbirds, other kits and of course, MonoKote Covering. Don't miss the color charts!
  • Tower Hobbies - R/C mail-order company. Product/price listings, introduction to R/C, catalog and flyer information, how to order, etc.
  • Trim Aircraft - Ramtec - R/C jets including the Ramtec fan unit, jet aircraft, and accessories.
  • Tru-Turn Precision Model Products - Aluminum spinners, prop hubs, prop nuts and adapter kits. Bar-stock turned aluminum spinners.
  • U.S. Engines - Makers of gasoline-powered engines offering potent power and performance for large-scale aircraft.
  • Varsane Products - Manufacturer of Perry carburetors, pumps, and fluid control products for both OEM and aftermarket use in model aviation, boats, and cars.
  • Bob Violett Models - Manufacturer of kits and accessories for R/C jet modeling.
  • Wing Manufacturing - Scale model R/C airplane kits and foam wing replacements
  • .X List Model Plans - Over 2500 model plans; planes, boats, model engineering.
  • ZNLine U.S. - North and South American distributor of ZNLine pattern and IMAC airplanes, designed by Christophe Paysant-Le-Roux.
 

 

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