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LTV A-7 Corsair II

LTV A-7 Corsair II

W HEN I DECIDE to design an RIC model- at least. one that I’d like \0 see published- I COIl sider a number of things. Most im portant. it must be a subject on which I’m prepared 10 spend the time required to design and build. Second- and almost as impor- 13n! 10 me- is […]
Skyraider A1-E & A1-H

Skyraider A1-E & A1-H

Aviation enthusiasts should already know the story of the Skyraider. Several excellent books, including Profile’s publication, have been written about this exceptional airplane. Therefore, what I have to say about the Skyraider is a retrospective outline of its development and orientation. The design began in 1944 as a replacement for the SBD Dauntless. The early […]
The Big Apple

The Big Apple

IN THE QUEST for better flying performance, R/C pattern aircraft have been growing larger and heavier. All the power available from today’s piped Schnuerle .60 engines is necessary for these larger aircraft. It has been more than a few years now since our AMA pattern rules were changed to permit the use of twin .40 […]
Arado 76

Arado 76

The september 1938 issue of Model Airplane News contained plans for a 20-inch-spam, rubber-powered Arado 76: “…a new German fighter/trainer.” I built it, and when .049 glow engines emerged a decade later, I turned it into a Wasp-powered U-control and flew it indoors. It was a crowd pleaser–especially when it landed, and I was too […]
Model Airplane News - RC Airplane News | MACCHI MC.200 Saetta Fighter

MACCHI MC.200 Saetta Fighter

An Italian WW II precision-scale masterpiece   The WW II ITALIAN MACCHI MC.200 Saetta fighter was my first serious attempt at a true scale RIC model. As usual, I was unable to find accurately drawn 3-views, so I produced my own from measurements I had made of a full-size aircraft at a museum. Powered by a […]
Tampa’s TRAC Big Bird Fly In

Tampa’s TRAC Big Bird Fly In

June…Summer…Florida….How do you think the weather was?  You’re probably right..HOT!  That’s 98 degrees HOT!!  But trust me that didn’t stop anyone.  Living in Florida is like living in Seattle.  In Seattle you know it’s going to rain and you make plans anyway.  In Florida, you know it’s going to be hot so you make plans […]
Fly the Tumble

Fly the Tumble

This 3D maneuver can only be performed by a fully aerobatic-capable RC helicopter.The maneuver is a series of flips, during which the heli slowly travels forward to create the sense of an athlete performing tumbles in a gymnastic routine. This maneuver can be done forward, backward and even in circles. STEPS TO SUCCESS Step 1. […]
Russian Gunship from Down Under

Russian Gunship from Down Under

Check out this 1/6.7-scale, turbine-powered Mil 24 Hind from Down Under … New Zealand, that is! This beauty is from Heli Classics and flown by NZMC club member Carl.  Thanks to RCheliclub NZMC for taking these videos and posting them on YouTube. If you’re interested in getting your own, East Coast Scale Products can sell you a partially […]
5 STEPS TO FLY THE ROLLING TUMBLE

5 STEPS TO FLY THE ROLLING TUMBLE

This is an impressive 3D maneuver, and while you’re learning, it’s important to break it down into short segments. Before you attempt it, make sure that you are proficient with rolling at a fairly fast roll rate. Second, make sure that you know how to perform a typical tumble. Let’s start by refreshing your memory on the tumble. […]
Model Airplane News - RC Airplane News | Diamond Hobby Sweepstakes Rules

Diamond Hobby Sweepstakes Rules

OFFICIAL RULES. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ENTRANTS MUST BE 18 AND OLDER. BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANTS AGREE TO ACCEPT AND BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES (“OFFICIAL RULES”). WINNERS THAT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED MUST RESPOND […]
Sun-N-Fun Full Scale Fly in

Sun-N-Fun Full Scale Fly in

What better way to get inspiration than to visit a full scale Fly in.  Every April the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) holds the second largest air show in the country.  It’s called Sun-N-Fun and it’s held at Lakeland Linder Airport.  Sound familiar? That’s because it’s the same field they hold Top Gun and Florida Jets. […]
Tampa’s Triple Creek RC Club  WARBIRDS!

Tampa’s Triple Creek RC Club WARBIRDS!

According to Model Airplane News’ recent survey, the most popular RC event is Warbirds! And it showed this past weekend at Triple Creek RC Clubs “Warbirds over Tampa” event.  It was an AMA sanctioned event but little other publicity was given and yet there was a large gathering of spectators and pilots. Bill Adkins, the […]
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