features
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Warbirds over the Rockies
—by David Mielke |
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O.S. Max IL-300 Dia-Star
A masterpiece replica inspired by the de Havilland Gipsy Major
—by Tom Atwood |
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JR's New X9503
Updating an old favorite
—by Thayer Syme |
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Thunder Power G4 Power Pro LiPo Batteries
Battery-power breakthrough
—by Tony Yap
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Southwest Systems EZ Balancer II
Ultimate first-flight security
—by Jim Onorato
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GLOW & GAS AIRCRAFT |
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Hangar 9 Funtana 125 ARF
Wild 3D performance or gentle giant...The choice is yours!
—by Kevin Siemonsen
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Troy Built Models ESM Ki-84 Hayate
A rare warbird worth watching
—by Craig Trachten with Kevin Siemonsen |
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HELICOPTER REVIEW |
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Xheli Exi Pyro 250
Giant fun in a compact package
—by Tony Yap |
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Revel Proto CX
Get started in RC with this easy indoor helicopter
—by Thayer Syme |
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flight reports
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ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT |
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Multiplex Mentor |
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A rugged, utility .40-size model
—by Dennis Wilcox |
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BP Hobbies Fiesler Storch
Ultimate utility, WWII-style
—by Ray Juschkus |
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Maxford USA Northrop Gamma 2 A/B ARF EP
An interesting & unusual scale electric
—by Mike Lee |
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World Models Zero Fighter
Take the Pacific Theater to your local park
—by Bob Benjamin |
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Multiplex Xeno
Take this portable model to the park or slope
—by Scott Stoops |
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Wild Hare R/C Slick 540
A "wow" plane that doesn't break the budget
—by Aaron Ham |
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ParkZone Habu
One little jet that really performs!
—by Frank Tiano |
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columns &
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Preflight
Letter from the editor
—by Tom Atwood
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Debrief
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Your comments & questions |
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Just Landed
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Wing Tips |
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—illustrated by David Baker |
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Snapshot |
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Primary Training |
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Battery basics explained |
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Departure |
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RC turbine jet achieves Guinness speed record
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ON THE COVER: Fly RC photographer Walter Sidas captures the drama of the new Troy Built Models ESM Ki-84 "Frank" right before sunset at our local club field. See page 56 for our complete review by Craig Trachten and Kevin Siemonsen.
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