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JR Aerotow 2013

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Margaret River Aero-tow and Glider Rally

John and Kay Purdue and Margaret River Region once again laid out the welcome mat for…
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Jerilderie Scale Aerotow 2013 - Futaba Easy-Tow

Jerilderie 2013 was blessed with the best weather in years which was a great setting for…
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Geelong March Aerotow - Three maidens on a beautiful day!

The March aerotow at GMAA field saw a nice turnout given the air show was on…
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ILLINOIS:Registration Open!Attend the 11th Annual JR Aero Tow May 30 – June 2, 2013

Join us in 2013 for what WILL be the largest aerotow event in the United States Make plans to attend the 11th Annual JR Aerotow! May 30 – June 2, 2013 The annual JR event is held in the beautiful[…]
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NEW:Horizon Hobby / E-flite1:4 scale L-13 Blanik in 4.2 Meter Wingspan with Red Bull Scheme

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Read more... RCAeroTowing.com Jan 30, 2013 | 20:32 pm
RCAT Spies at Nuremburg Toy Fair Spot New JR XG14 Radio!

DMSS 2.4 GHz High Speed Performance. Premium Gimbals supported by CNC Machined aluminum chassis for the Ultimate Flight Experience. Evolving Full 14ch Proportional System with newly equipped X-BUS system. XG14[…]
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