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Winter is here and that means we won’t be doing much flying. When we aren’t flying our planes our batteries a static and unused, which is not good. When batteries, particularly non-lithium batteries, go un-used they tend to build a “memory” of sorts. What does this mean? In short it means that when you get … Continue reading »

Here at RPDesigns we are focused on getting the most performance out of any aircraft. This is why we have produced the Scythe propeller. However, there are other things that you can do to improve your aircraft performance. One such improvement, which is simply and can be done quickly, is to seal the hinges or gaps between … Continue reading »

The Tulsa Heatwave RC Show is this weekend and RPDesigns will be there on Saturday the 23rd! There is always some great aircraft and amazing pilots. Check out the Tulsa Glue Dobbers website to see just some of the things that will be there: http://www.tulsagluedobbers.com/#/heatwave/ There will be plenty of 3D flying action so come see how … Continue reading »

The following are some simple charts of some specific testing that was conducted on the new Scythe Propeller. The charts compare our propeller to the leading standard high performance design with a rearward leading edge. The props were the same diameter and pitch and tested in the same atmospheric conditions on a 50cc engine. (Note … Continue reading »

A lot of people start the rc aircraft hobby thinking that all they need to do is following the instructions that come with the aircraft and pieces they purchase. As we all eventually find out, there is a wealth of knowledge that is not present in these instruction that, unfortunately, a lot of us learn … Continue reading »

Carbon Fiber is considered a space age material, and for good reason. Carbon Fiber was invented by the British in the 1960′s (at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough), but was given a boost by its use in space flight. Carbon-fiber-reinforced graphite is used in the nose cone of the Space Shuttle and is now found … Continue reading »

Revolutionary Propeller Designs will be at the 27th Annual Jumbo Fun Fly, June 4 – 5. We will be flying the 50cc Double Vision with the 23 x 8 Scythe Propeller and we will also have plenty of 23 x 8 Scythe Propellers for sell! So bring your aircraft and come fly with us and … Continue reading »

This is the latest video of the Designer, Joshua McBride, flying his Double Vision with the new Scythe Propeller. The revolutionary propeller design dramatically reduces drag resulting in higher RPM’s, less torque roll, quicker throttle response, and all around performance! In addition, the Scythe Propeller is to be featured in an article in Fly RC … Continue reading »

Here is the video of Jim Flannigan’s first flight with the Scythe Propeller. He was flying my double vision and it was extremely windy. However, the performance increase was sharp and immediate! Increased thrust and faster throttle response was well as reduced torque make it even easier to hover and perform other 3D maneuvers. We … Continue reading »

FlyingGiants.com has just released an exclusive article on our new patent pending propeller design! Jim Flannigan, both a great guy and a great pilot, met up with us a while back to see the design and fly it. As you will see in the article, the new Scythe Propeller has proven itself! Go to FlyingGiants.com … Continue reading »