Mike Fortin

My buddy Rodney over at Infina-Ion is now making packs for the full range of Futaba radios and he sent me one for my 8FG-H radio.  Although the stock Futaba 1700mah pack works fine, the new Infina-Ion is 2000mah and tends to drain a bit slower giving you more time between charges.

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Many people have asked me about a 3D Helicopter School and where to find one, I’ve referred a number of people  to someone else before deciding to get my own up and running!   We have excellent local accommodations and the ability to travel anywhere in the country to teach our students.    If your looking to further your flying skills or just get started we have flying plans just for you!

Check out all the school info here!

Check out the hot new engine & pipe combo from O.S. Engines.  This combo is set to be released just in time for IRCHA and even features “2010 Heli Jamboree” etched on the pipe and head.  Retail price looks to be roughly $450 for the combo.

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Here’s a video of Alan and I goofing around in Detroit! Shout out to Zack at www.AllMyRC.com for the video!

I recently started playing with some of the large electrics and have been using the new EM series of LiPo Batteries.  These new packs are available exclusivly from www.EspritModel.com  With so many new battery companies popping up it’s nice to see that a US based company has entered into the battery market with a low-cost high-performance line of batteries. 

EM 35C 6s 5000

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