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de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Model Airplane News, July 2010: The Chipmunk is, was, and always will be, one of aviation's pleasures for the eye. As a teenager, I liked the way it looked. And, although I'm a hell of a long way from being a teenager, I still like its looks. The Chipmunk is ageless. READ MORE» |
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Hobby-Lobby Su-34 Fullback Jet
Ultimate Electrics, Summer 2010: This twin EDF units provide unlimited performance, and its thrust-vectoring capability makes it easy to perform Cobras, flips and tumbles. READ MORE» |
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Maynard Hill
World Record Setter. Continued from the April issue of Model Airplane News. Learn more about Maynard's altitude record-setting flight and the difficulties he encountered along the way. READ MORE» |
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Lighting up the Glowdog
Model Airplane News, April 2010: Flying model planes at night was not very practical at most flying fields until the quiet powered electric models became popular. These smaller models have created a new market for ready to install lighting equipment.READ MORE» |
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Thunder Tiger Ready mk3
Model Airplane News, April 2010: The Ready mk3 is a recently released model that's part of Thunder Tiger's ABS series- each of these models is made of precision-molded ABS plastic.READ MORE» |
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SAPAC SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
This EDF jet has blazingly fast roll rates and, because it has a functional rudder, it can fly any maneuvers a sport plane can perform. Check out the full review! READ MORE» |
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Power Line Hobbies L-19
Easy to control, this airplane is a perfect Sunday flyer. It performs loops, rolls and tailslides easily and is an exceptional value! READ MORE» |
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Build a Solar Charging Panel
Upgrade your club field with a power source! It's easier than you may think.
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Plane with a view: Build an FPV
First Person View RC planes are just like the UAVs used by the military! Build your own for less than $500; find out what you need to know here. READ MORE» |
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Changing the Composition of Your Fuel
Detailed instruction on how to change the composition of your fuel. Continued from the Fuel Facts article by Dave Gierke in the January issue of Model Airplane News. CLICK HERE |
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Online Coverage: Warbirds Over Delaware
Senior Technical Editor, Gerry Yarrish was on location at the 2009 event... CLICK HERE |
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The Iron Butterfly
Here’s additional information for the Iron butterly that was featured in the November 2009 Pilot Project section. READ MORE |
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Robart P-47 Thunderbolt
The Republic P-47 is a legendary aircraft by anyone’s estimation. Commonly referred to as the “Jug,” it is a brute of a fighter that in an automotive analogy, looks more truck that sports car.READ MORE |
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The First RC Transatlantic Crossing
In the January 2004 issue of Model Airplane News, we featured this article about Maynard Hill and his record setting transatlantic crossing. His TAM 5 (Trans Atlaantic Model) flew 1,882 miles on less than a gallon of fuel.READ MORE |
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Fokker D-VII Modeled after Ernst Udet’s “Candy-Striper”
Here’s additional information for the impressive Fokker D-VII that was featured in the October 2009 Pilot Project section. READ MORE |
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Nitromethane Bonus Material
The Dooling Brothers reported a 1,500rpm increase in shaft speed when using Arden’s Formula B compared with the standard mix of methanol and castor oil. READ MORE |
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Cessna 310B Songbird
Relive the Sky King excitement with your own electric powered 310B. Designed by one of Model Airplane News’ most prolific designers Rich Uravitch, the Cessna 310B has a 52.8 inch span and is powered by a pair of BP Hobbies brushless motors turning APC 9x7.5 props. READ MORE |
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Homebuilt Gee Bee Model-D
Materials List for the Homebuilt Gee Bee Model-D designed by Pat Tritle and featured in the September 2009 issue of Backyard Flyer magazine. Plans available from RCstore.com. READ MORE |
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SEFF 2009
If a flying event can grow to become a living, breathing, pulsating, life form with its own mannerisms and language – SEFF is it! READ MORE |
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The Dazzling Ryan
After his “Best of Show” win at RCX 2009, we got a chance to sit down with builder Les Espolt and ask him some questions about his great-looking Ryan STA Special.READ MORE |
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Top Gun On-Site Coverage
Featured in the August 2009 issue of MAN, the 2009 Top Gun Scale Invitational was the greatest scale competition ever. For video interviews, photos and winner information click here.READ MORE |
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The First Top Gun Winner
Bob Fiorenze built his magnificent McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet starting with a pre-production Yellow Aircraft kit...READ MORE |
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XeroGear LED Lighting Systems
These impressive Stick-on LED light tapes are super easy to install on any model with a smooth, clean surface.READ MORE |
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E-Jet Upgrades
The “262” is way up there on the list of my “85 favorite airplanes”. Aside from its “means business” shark-like looks, the 262 embodied a number of technical achievements and at least one significant first.READ MORE |
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Kyosho Ki-61 "Tony" 50 EP
The elegant aircraft was the pride of the Japanese air force during WW II. Ronald Pope reviews this stunning warbird.READ MORE |
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More Fun With Gliders!
After reviewing the ParkZone Radian, author Jason Benson takes some time to look at the enjoyable aspects of glide flying - including thermaling and slope soaring. READ MORE |
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Matt Chapman and His Eagle Aerobatic Plane
Recognized as an extraordinary aerobatic pilot, Matt Chapman thrills millions of airshow fans each summer. READ MORE |
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Great Planes E-Fest
Podcast interviews and photos from 14 hours of RC Nirvana! READ MORE |
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Workshop Secrets: Cockpit Hatch
In the June 2009 issue of Model Airplane News I wrote an article called Workshop Secrets—14 Tips and Techniques to detail your scale model. Here I would like to show you some of the techniques in more detail. READ MORE » |
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Workshop Secrets: Scale Windshield Fairing Strip
Here are some more detailing tips from the June 2009 Model Airplane News article “Workshop Secrets.” This technique can be used on with any scale model that has a clear windshield installation. READ MORE » |
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MD 520N Helicopter
Several police departments across the country are now using the turbine-powered MD 520N for their flying squad cars. READ MORE & download the scale drawing» |
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Review Extras
Bonus photos and videos about the planes reviewed in the magazines. READ MORE» |
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Free Plan - Twin Jet Job
Designed by Dick Sarpolus as a quick to build, easy-to-fly EDF jet, the Twin-Jet Job is made almost entirely out of DowCor Fan-fold insulation foam. It uses inexpensive power system hardware and makes a great first jet for anyone wanting to try a jet model on for size. Click here to download» |
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Cincopelli Funfling
Being a big fan of pioneer airplane designs it was only natural that the Cincopelli Fünfling would be chosen for this modeling project.READ MORE» |
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From Civilian to Warbird
How to change your model’s appearance with stenciling. My two favorite RC events are Warbirds over Delaware and the Rhinebeck Jamboree. Many interesting models are brought by very skilled builders and pilots, and open flying is offered. So, as long as you are willing to embarrass yourself in front of some of the nation’s top fliers, these are wonderful events to attend. READ MORE»
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2008 U.S. Scale Masters Championship
View the image gallery and download the results READ MORE»
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12 Things All Pilots Need to Know
Tips and advice from the experts to save your plane, download the article READ MORE»
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