Common Sense RC Blog

Lukas Riva joins Team Rapicon

2010-01-14T09:36:00.000-08:00

AllMyRC Article: Lukas Riva joins Team Rapicon - http://www.allmyrc.com/articles/showentry.php?e=116

Compass Stock Running Low

2009-12-10T10:05:00.000-08:00

Almost out of Compass helicopter kits! Get them before they are all gone!

http://www.commonsenserc.com/page.php?page=compass.html

50% Off Liquidation on All Compass Helis and Parts

2009-12-02T12:56:00.000-08:00

Effective immediately, all Compass parts and kits will be liquidated at 50% off. Upon the advice of our legal counsel, we cannot comment further at this time, but want to state clearly that there is no longer any affiliation between Compass Models and Common Sense RC.

Use the coupon code below when checking to get the 50% off discount:

50compass

Orders over $500 will also receive free shipping. If your order is over $500 use this coupon code at checkout:

50compass500

Visit the page below to purchase kits and parts:
http://www.commonsenserc.com/page.ph...=compass.html

Single plane Snap&Fly kits in stock! Special holiday promo!

2009-11-27T11:27:00.001-08:00

Single plane Snap&Fly kits are now in-stock! Single plane kits come with one plane, one base module, one radio, and two 85mAh lipos, one replacement propeller, an one replacement motor mount.

http://www.commonsenserc.com/index.php?cPath=114

Best of all, the manufacturer has reduced the price of these all Snap&Fly kits as a special holiday promotion, and we are passing these savings on to you!

These single plane kits are normally $139.95, but for a limited time you can purchase them for only $99.95!

The price of the 3-in-1 plane kit has also been reduced as a part of this promotion. Normally $199.95, the 3-in-1 kits can now be purchased for only $149.95!

http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...oducts_id=1539

Also, if you haven't received your copy of this month's Backyard Flyer, Snap&Fly was just named Most Unique in the 2010 Buyers' Guide. You can check out the full article below.

iHobby 2009

2009-10-27T11:40:00.001-07:00

We just home from iHobby 2009!

The Snap&Fly was a big hit and drew a lot of attention.

We were also happy to have Mr. Lee of Rapicon Fuel present with us at the event.

We'll post some pictures of the event very soon!

MS Composit: Back in the USA and Here to Stay!

2009-09-21T12:36:00.001-07:00

We're excited to announce that we are now the exclusive US distributor the MS Composit line of products.

Our first order contains limited quantities of these products, and they will not last long.

MS Composit is the manufacturer of the popular Swift series of flying wings, a line of semi-scale planes, and a line of foam gliders.

They also have an extensive line of helicopter blades with a collection of night blades unlike any other brand.

Visit our website to view the full line:
http://www.commonsenserc.com/page.php?page=mscomposit_intermediate.html

Torsion Blades, 3.7 volt 130mAh 15C lipo reviews

2009-09-08T09:46:00.001-07:00

There is a review of Torsion 205mm Blades in the September 2009 edition of RC Heli magazine! Check out the scan below to see what they had to say!

Also, a second independent review of our 3.7 volt 130mAh 15C lipo has been published on Helifreak. This lipo can be used in the Blade mCX and mSR, as well as the new ParkZone Sukhoi, Vapor, Micro Citabria, Cessna 210, and Ember.t

Snap&Fly 3-in-1 Modular Airplane System

2009-08-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

Effective immediately, Common Sense RC is now the exclusive US distributor of the ItCanFly Snap&Fly modular airplane system.

The Snap&Fly system is three micro, ready-to-fly airplanes in one. The system utilizes a single, removable base module which can effectively power three different models of planes. This base module contains the actuators, receiver, motor, propeller, and lipo battery, and can be effortlessly removed from one plane and “snapped” into another using its innovative magnetic setup.

- See the review of Snap&Fly in the September 2009 edition of Backyard Flyer.
- Visit the ItCanFly website to learn more.

Our first shipment has already sold out. Our second shipment will be arrving shortly. If you are eager to pick up a set in the meantime, please visit Helicopter Heaven to place an order.

You can also place pre-orders with us here.

See our photos from IRCHA!

2009-08-19T10:20:00.001-07:00

Visit our Facebook page to see all of our photos from IRCHA. Don't forget to become a fan and follow all of our activity on Facebook!

IRCHA 2009 Jamboree

2009-08-11T16:08:00.000-07:00

We're going to IRCHA! Come visit our booth in Vendor Tent West.

We'll be there with Luke Lao of Compass, Petr Novotný of Torsion Blades, Jong cheul Lee of Rapicon Fuel, and Andreas Preissler of Pro-RC (manufacturer of Rondo).

Also present will be one of our Team Compass USA pilots (Dave Ketelhut of Nankin Hobby), and team manager "Finless" Bob White.

We’ll have a ton of merchandise to purchase as well as some possible giveaways.

We hope to see you there!

Micro Heli and Plane Lipos!

2009-07-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

We’ve added two new lipos to our catalog made especially for the Heli-Max Novus. The 3.7 volt 400mAh 15C retails for $8.99 while the 3.7 volt 400mAh 20C retails for $11.99. Use these to get a little extra punch for your Novus.

Also, if you’re a big fan of the new ParkZone Su-26m Sukhoi BNF, our 3.7 volt 130mah 15C battery is a perfect fit for the plane and the charger, and will provide you with longer flight times than the stock battery.

Are you ready for the future?

2009-07-22T13:40:00.001-07:00

Hey there fellow R/Cers!

Next week, we’ll be announcing our Team Compass USA members to the public on our Team Compass USA Official Blog. Subscribe to email updates to be the first to hear the news.

In the meantime, let’s talk about flybarless. We think flybarless is the future, and it seems that the community agrees. And why wouldn’t they? Flybarless systems equal shorter build times, more overall power, longer flight times, and greater stability. Most guys who go flybarless say they will never go back. In order to demonstrate our belief in flybarless technology, our entire Compass USA Team will be flying flybarless using the Rondo system from Pro-RC. You’ll be able to meet our team and see them fly at the 2009 IRCHA Jamboree with their Team Manager “Finless” Bob White.

Rondo is currently being carried by many major online retailers such as A Main Hobbies, Esprit Model, and RRE Models, as well as brick-and-mortar stores such as Hobby Hut and R/C Country. We are the exclusive distributor of Rondo in the US.

New Yak Video!

2009-07-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

Here’s a pretty awesome new video of the Yak at the RC Flyers of Central Ohio Field.

Rapicon Fuel Is Shipping Now

2009-07-15T11:21:00.000-07:00

We just got our first shipment of Rapicon Fuel and are now shipping it out to dealers. We also have quarts of some fuels available to ship from our retail website.

If you’re not familiar with Rapicon, here’s the low-down:

“Previously only available in Asia and Europe, Rapicon fuel is now available stateside. Rapicon fuel helps prolong the life of engines by adding an anticorrosive agent and stabilizer. Moreover, full-synthetic lubrication makes for minimal carbon residue. Made with a bio-additive and an optimal amount of lubrication, Rapicon fuel creates clean, environmentally-friendly exhaust. With fuels for airplanes, helis, boats, and cars with between 15%-60% nitro and 11%-23% lubrication, Rapicon has your needs covered.

Common Sense RC is the exlclusive US distributor of Rapicon fuel. Rapicon is also the fuel sponsor for Team Compass USA.”

If you want to know more, check out these forum posts about Rapicon by other members of the RC community.

• RunRyder Post
• HeliFreak Post
• RCUniverse Post

GP-Exhaust Video Review

2009-07-08T11:44:00.000-07:00

Team Compass USA, Servo Gauge, and more

2009-07-08T09:55:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

We've been very busy for the last few months and wanted to let you guys know about all of CSRC's big happenings.

Firstly, we have started our very own Compass Team that is managed by HeliFreak’s “Finless” Bob White. Our team will be sponsored by Torsion Blades, GP-Exhaust Tuned Pipes, and Rapicon Fuel. Also, our entire team will be flying flybarless using Rondo Flybarless systems. All of these products can be viewed on our website, and are available through our expansive dealer network.

Also, we’ve recently added a new CSRC brand product to our line: the Servo Gauge. The Servo Gauge lets you know exactly how much power is being drawn by your servos, and helps you diagnose servo or BEC problems in your setup.

If your local dealer doesn’t happen to carry these products, feel free to check out our field rep program to help bring CSRC to you.

Happy flying!
Common Sense RC

Petr Novotný Flying Compass Helis

2009-06-02T14:08:00.000-07:00

Petr Novotný flying a Compass Atom 500
Video by "Finless" Bob White

Petr Novotný flying a Compass Knight 3D
Video by "Finless" Bob White

Petr Novotný flying a Compass Odin 90

CSRC has moved!

2009-04-07T12:11:00.001-07:00

Common Sense RC has officially moved locations!

Due to the incredible growth in our business and the addition of the Compass line of helicopters to our catalog, we have moved to a facility four times the size of our previous location. This new facility will give us the opportunity to bring you more of your favorite CSRC products as well as many new products in the future. In addition, we will have the ability to provide Compass parts in a timely fashion so you'll have all you need to keep your Compass heli in the air.

We are already operating and shipping out of our new facility, so don't hesitate to place your order today!

Please note our our new address below. Happy flying!

Common Sense RC
9725 Owensmouth Ave.
Chastworth, CA 91311

Call Toll Free: 866-405-8811
International Callers: 818-718-1893
Fax: 818-718-6742

Hours of operation: 9am - 5:30pm PST

Welcome to Our Blog

2009-03-24T11:31:00.000-07:00

Common Sense RC is currently growing at a rapid pace. We're known as the "go-to" guys in electric power, and we're adding new products all the time, expanding our areas of interest and business. Because of this, we have created our very own blog to keep those in the RC community updated on new products, promotions, coupons, and CSRC programs and events.

Recently, Common Sense RC became the exclusive North American distributors of Compass helicopters. Because of the magnitude of this venture, we have also created a Compass-centered blog which will provide viewers and subscribers all the latest news on Compass from Common Sense RC.

Visit our Compass blog at:
http://compasscsrc.blogspot.com/

We have also created a Compass Field Rep program--similar to our Common Sense RC Field Rep program--to help increase interest in Compass/CSRC at flying fields across the country and to promote business for local hobby shops. If you are interested in joining our field rep programs, visit the page below to send us your application.

http://www.commonsenserc.com/page.php?page=field_rep_direct.html

Don't forget to subscribe to email updates using the panel at the top of the page. This will send our posts straight to your inbox so you'll never miss an update!

If you have any other questions or comments, visit us on the web at www.CommonSenseRC.com or call us toll-free at 866-405-8811.

Happy flying!

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