Gerry Yarrish


Nothing so sad as an empty workshop bench!!!

Nothing so sad as an empty workshop bench!!!

I am now officially finished building wings for my Fokker Triplane! Yippee! Now, on to the Ailerons and then the final assembly of the model in the workshop in the basement! Tech note: I have found that one aileron drawing is 1/4 inch longer than the other on the plans! Hmmm! Will make them fit!!!
ProTek R/C Prodigy “TakeCharge” USB Charging Adaptor

ProTek R/C Prodigy “TakeCharge” USB Charging Adaptor

A very handy device to keep in your field box, the ProTek R/C Prodigy “Takecharge” USB charging adaptor allows you to power up or charge a variety of USB powered products using a 2S to 4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery, regardless of whether or not you have access to AC power! The TakeCharge accepts 2S, 3S or 4S […]
Big Planes from Alien Aircraft

Big Planes from Alien Aircraft

Known for their great flying and easy to build laser cut electric powered kits, Alien Aircraft has taken a new heading and is in the process of developing large 6 foot span glow powered aircraft. The newest on the horizon will be the .40 to .60 Taylorcraft. Build just like his smaller laser kits, the […]
No Solder WW I Shock Absorbing Landing Gear

No Solder WW I Shock Absorbing Landing Gear

Expert RC scale designer, builder and  pilot Sal Calvagna is known for his love of the hobby especially when it comes warbirds. A member of the Long Island Skyhawks RC club, Sal is a regular at most warbird events and in particular, you can count on Sal showing up at any WW1 jamoboree, gaggle or meet. […]
Special Cyber Monday Digital Subscription Discount! Today Only!!!

Special Cyber Monday Digital Subscription Discount! Today Only!!!

Being an editor here at Air Age Media for Model Airplane News and Electric Flight magazines, I know all about the great articles in the magazines and as well, all the online special features and bonus exclusives on the ModelAirplaneNews.com website. The entire editorial staff works hard to keep this content coming and up to […]
Aerobatics Made Easy DVDs Great for Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Aerobatics Made Easy DVDs Great for Holiday Stocking Stuffers

As the technical editor and director for all the DVD video shoots, I’ve had a great time working with John Glezellis and our video staff to develop and produce these amazing “Aerobatics Made Easy” DVDs. Listed at $24.95 each, the three DVDs including: Aerobatics Made Easy; Advanced Aerobatics Made Easy and, 3D Aerobatics Made Easy, […]
Flight Tips and Setup Secrets for 3D Aerobatics

Flight Tips and Setup Secrets for 3D Aerobatics

From the Air Age Archives—World Aerobatic Champion and the “Father of 3D Aerobatics” Quique Somenzini, offers his advice for you to get the most from your aerobatic machine. Although specific flying techniques are important in 3D aerobatics, setting up your airplane correctly will greatly help you to perform maneuvers better and more easily. Let’s take […]
Engine and Firewall Setups — Tips for Down and Side Thrust

Engine and Firewall Setups — Tips for Down and Side Thrust

A very important thing to consider whenever building a giant scale airplane is to set the engine’s down- and side-thrust according to the instructions. With my current project, a 1/3-scale Fokker Triplane that I am building from the new Balsa USA kit, the instructions state to include 2 degrees of down and two degrees of […]
New 12 foot Telemaster kit — the return of a classic!

New 12 foot Telemaster kit — the return of a classic!

The 12′ Telemaster kit is a total re-engineering of the classic 12′  Tele, but the only things that are the same is the Telemaster name and wingspan. Everything has been re-worked for ease of construction and assembly both in the build process and more importantly at the flying field. We are using a 2-piece wing […]
Central CT RC Club Big Biplane Bash — Video Recap

Central CT RC Club Big Biplane Bash — Video Recap

Well with all the multi-wine magic now history, it took me a little while to compile photos and video I shot at the event. This was our club’s 11th annual Big Biplane Bash and it was great success with excellent weather and mild winds! Be sure to pencil in the 4th weekend in September 2013 […]
16 year old Beast pilot Dean Lampron

16 year old Beast pilot Dean Lampron

A big surprise for everyone at the recent Big Biplane Bash in Farmington, CT, was a talented and very impressive aerobatic pilot who threw down an amazing 3D flight with his giant scale Hangar 9 Beast biplane. Dean Lampron is not only a great aerobatic show pilot, but he’s also only 16 years old! Dean and […]
Scale WW II Perfection

Scale WW II Perfection

In the December 2012 issue of MAN, our Scale Special issue, Sal Iasilli reported on his amazing giant scale Fieseler Storch build from the Vogelsang Aeroscale kit. Sal too many more photos than could be used in the print article so we’ve included there here in this exclusive online article. Here’s Sal’s complete text, photos and video. […]
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