And you were impressed when you drove your car all the way to the end of the neighborhood! NASA has been driving rovers on earth from the International Space Station, using real-time telemetry and a video assist to help guide the interplanetary rock crawlers. Of course, “real time” takes on a different meaning due to […]

Hey! How’d you like to add three out-of-production 1:18 1966 GTOs to your stable? Well, here’s your chance! We found three rare Highway 61 Goats in a storage closet up at the Air Age Media offices, and we’ve decided to give all three away to ONE lucky winner. All you need to do to enter […]

LaTrax is new on the scene, but since it’s “powered by Traxxas,” the brand already has plenty of cred. The first car under the new nameplate is the 1/18 scale Rally, a fully assembled, complete-with-batteries RTR street car that hits the street at under $150. At that price, the Rally is nearly as affordable as […]

After nearly four years (3000 hours!) of building, Australian RC pilot Stephen Thomas had the thrill of seeing his giant-scale project take off at the Darling Downs Soaring Club in Queensland. This 1/5-scale plane is powered by two Desert Aircraft 150s spinning 28×12 Metz props and it has 25kg-rated Hitec servos and custom Century Jet […]

Nitro off-road racers wait all year to race in the Nationals. This year, RCCA editors kept you updated throughout the weekend. Here’s what RCCA Editor Aaron Waldron had to say after the weekend in Houston came to an end: They spent five days at the track for less than an hour of practice, fewer than […]

It was another successful show for RCX, The Ultimate Radio Control Expo, as thousands flocked to the Long Beach Convention Center June 1-2. The “try-me” tracks were jammed with everyone waiting their turn to drive the latest cars. Helis were a huge hit and so were the boats. Everyone wanted to be splashed by a […]

If you thought the “R” and “C” of Team Associated’s legendary RC10 buggy stood for Radio Control, you’re excused–it’s a common mistake. They actually stand for Roger Curtis, the man behind the RC10 and a founder of Team Associated. Initially launched as Associated Electrics and established as a maker of slot car accessories, Associated expanded […]

We are fortunate to be able to test-fly dozens of amazing planes, helicopters and gear throughout the year. The products we recognize here have all been reviewed in the last year and exceeded our expectations for quality and performance. They also have that “wow” factor that sets them apart from the rest. At the RCX […]