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What’s your latest RC Purchase?

What’s your latest RC Purchase?

It’s time for the question of the day. What was your latest RC purchase? Join the discussion in the comments section below or on YouTube!
Top Gun 2012 Video Interview Page

Top Gun 2012 Video Interview Page

Teaming up a great scale builder with a great pilot is a sure recipe for success at an event like Top Gun. Get the inside scoop on how aerobatic champ John Glezellis turned “scale” to fly Mark Frankel’s T-34 Beechcraft to place in Team this year.  We also have an interview with Mike Gross, who had the […]
The Radio Control Show 159

The Radio Control Show 159

We’re back with an all new episode of The Radio Control Show. This week we interview Mike Selby on his A-6E Intruder. What an amazing RC aircraft. You have to check this out.
The Radio Control Show 158

The Radio Control Show 158

This week, we interview Mr. Top Gun, Dave Wigley, the legendary George Barris, and much more. Don’t miss out! A new show comes out every Friday! View this week’s episode in the player below:
Top Gun Editor’s Picks — Notable Aircraft

Top Gun Editor’s Picks — Notable Aircraft

The Model Airplane News event coverage for the 2012 Top Gun Scale Invitational will be in the August 2012 issue. This year we have an expanded presentation with dozens of amazing photos taken by our ace photographer David Hart. But let’s face it! With so many amazing and beautifully executed scale aircraft flying over five […]
2012 Mr.Top Gun Winner Dave Wigley — Westland Wyvern

2012 Mr.Top Gun Winner Dave Wigley — Westland Wyvern

   Model Airplane News would like to give a big shout out to David Wigley for his 2012 Mr. Top Gun win at this year’s scale invitational. This is David’s third Top Gun win with his Westland Wyvern. Luckily for all the other competitors, this is Dave’s last year for competiting with the Wyvern. Watch […]
Top Gun! Score sheets posted

Top Gun! Score sheets posted

Top Gun 2012 was another one for the record books! See the complete scores for each of the six classes here. (In this photo, Brian O’Meara’s giant giant-scale P-47 gets ready for another flight.)
Top Gun Airborne Action

Top Gun Airborne Action

One thing is for sure. If you go to Top Gun, you had better be prepared to fly! This is not a beauty contest, these beauties must perform and at this level, the competition is amazing! Here’s just a few of some of the amazing flight shots taken by MAN photographer David Hart! Chip Koneig […]
Top Gun! It’s a Tie for High Static

Top Gun! It’s a Tie for High Static

This year two Team jets tied for a top static score of 99.423 each! Mike Selby’s impressive A6-E Intruder, flown by Ray Johns, has a 120-inch wing and is powered by a B300F turbine engine. For more information on this unique model, click here. Graeme Mears’ T-33, flown by Ali Machinchy, has a 110-inch wingspan […]
Top Gun — High Static Winners

Top Gun — High Static Winners

One of the most prized awards at Top Gun and part of the requirements for a “Mr. Top Gun” Title is the High Stgatic Award for the most accurate aircraft as represented by the builder’s documentation. A lot of work goes into to this effect even before the plane ever flies. Here’s this year’s top […]
Top Gun! Champion Dave Wigley & his Wyvern

Top Gun! Champion Dave Wigley & his Wyvern

For the third year in a row, Dave Wigley and his own-design Wyvern garnered the top spot and the coveted “Mr. Top Gun” title. Entered in Masters class, Dave received a high static score (97.232) and flew consistent 96/97 flights all weekend. He was in close competition with Expert class winner Jack Diaz and his […]
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