Think AVC is just for beginners? Check out how the folks at Big Squid RC have been using Spektrum's AVC technology.

http://www.bigsquidrc.com/avc-basics-for-bashers/

The AS3X Android Beta App has been updated!
Updates to this App:
-In Wing Type Elevon, the reversing function for each surface allows independent adjustments for travel direction for aileron and elevator outputs.
-In Wing Type V-Tail, the reversing function for each surface allows independent adjustments for travel direction for rudder and elevator outputs.
-Share Via E-Mail allows model settings to be transferred to and from IOS and or Android devices Via E-mail.
-Priority Gain value now displays the correct output when manually entered.
-When Audio disconnects the application no longer crashes
-The Version number is now displayed in the about screen 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.as3x.programmer&hl=en

Spektrum is proud to announce Horizon Hobby's very own Peter Goldsmith winning the USRA National Championship in the Unlimited Class. Superior flying skills coupled with the confidence in his Spektrum DX18 helped Peter take the win...
Congrat's Pete!

DX9 Black Edition Stolen @iHobby

The Spektrum DX9 Black Edition was stolen this past weekend while on display at iHobby in Schaumburg, IL. The Spektrum team is offering a reward (Brand new AR636 AS3X receiver) for any information that leads to the finding of the transmitter and/or the person who took it from the booth. If you have information or know the whereabouts of the transmitter, please message us immediately. If you are the person who took the transmitter from the booth, please do the right thing and ship it back to us using the below address with no questions asked. The unit is a pre-production model with limited capabilities and is traceable via the internal serial #.

ATTN: Missing Spektrum DX9 Black Edition Transmitter
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, IL 61822

Tyler McCormack #1 at IMAC World Championships

SpektrumRC would like to congratulate Tyler McCormack on his win at the 2014 IMAC World Championships in the Advanced Class. The IMAC World Championships were held September 3rd through the 6th, 2014 at the AMA International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana USA. Tyler flew a fantastic contest with his Extra 300 guided by his trusty DX18 transmitter. Look out for Tyler as he moves up through the IMAC ranks in the coming years. 

Spektrum AS3X Programmer App for Android Released

SpektrumRC is pleased to announce the release of the AS3X Programmer App for Android (BETA ver). The App is now live on the Google Play Store and can be accessed via the Google Play button at the bottom of the AS3X Technology page. Here

Phend Wins 2 ROAR National Championships!

Congratulations to Dakotah "The Phenom" Phend, your 2014 ROAR Modified Stadium Truck and Back-2-Back 2WD Mod Buggy National Champion!  

Spektrum™ AirWare™ Update..

Spektrum has just announced an update for the AR636 and AR6335 reciever. Follow the URL below for download instructions for the firmware update.

http://spektrumrc.cachefly.net/apps/updater_instructions.html

Congratulations to Peter Goldsmith of Team Horizon for bringing home 1st place in Unlimited Class at the AMA Sailplane Nationals. Control provided by the DX9 transmitter.

The IRCHA Jamboree is underway at the Academy of Model Aeronautics headquarters in Muncie, IN! Every year thousands of RC heli enthusiasts gather on the AMA site for one of the largest RC events in the world. If you're in the area be sure to visit the Jamboree and also stop by the Horizon Hobby booth to say hi and check out the latest offerings from Spektrum and all your favorite Horizon Hobby brands.