Fly RC Magazine: Table of Contents

SPORT • GLOW • ELECTRICS • AEROBATICS • SCALE • TRAINERS • HELIS

ISSUE NO. 39 FEBRUARY 2007

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features

24	Spektrum DX7 – by The Fly RC Staff

32	How to: Fly the Humpty Bump —by Scott Stoops
38	The Ups and Downs of Landing Gear Simpler to install than you may think, and rewarding —by Frank Tiano
52	Castle Creations Berg 7P Fly this full range mighty midget with full confidence —by Thayer Syme
66	IKARUS easyFly2 RC Relax and have fun while improving your flying skills —by Tom Atwood

flight reports

PARK AND SLOW FLYERS

72	Multiplex USA FunJET A compact speedster for your local field —by Thayer Syme
78	Fliton Inspire Mini Precision aerobatics and great 3D, all in one compact package —by Scott Stoops
84	Great Planes XPD-8 ARF High performance electric jet flying wing —by Jonathan Pope
90	Readytoflyfun SkySeeker GT 370 TiR A new standard in easy simple fun —by Tom Atwood
96	Hobby Lobby V-Diamond ARF TiR Become a jet jockey! —by “Papa Jeff” Ring
100	Superfly RC SuperFly V3 TiR Flying wing for the park —by Jason Hanna
106	HELICOPTER REVIEW Hobby Lobby Falcon 3D TiR Fly this collective pitch brushless heli right out of the box —by Scott Stoops

RC CLUB FIELD AIRCRAFT

56	Kondor Model Products Me 109 TiR Messerschmitt 109 “Emil” glow and electric power —by Tom Hunt
116	Hangar 9 F6F Hellcat TiR A classic .60 size WW II fighter —by David Mielke
124	Autogyro Company of Arizona Scamp/Rascal Combo ARF Two for one autogyro park flyer combo —by Thayer Syme
132	Top Flite Models TiR Beechcraft D-17 Staggerwing ARF Fly this favorite classic beauty —by Matt Chapman

columns & departments

12	Preflight Letter from the editor —by Tom Atwood
14	Debrief Your comments and questions
16	Just Landed Latest products and RC news
48	Wing Tips Techniques and ideas from our readers —Illustrated by David Baker

50	Snapshot Readers' photos
96	In My Workshop Combo servo tray for two slaved elevator servos —by Jerry Nelson
148	Indoor Runways Precision Heli’s Micron V2 and CX —by Thayer Syme
182	Gear Up Notable accessories & RC gear
194	Departure Fly RC Concours d’Elegance —by Rusty Dose

The cover: The Multiplex FunJET combines the latest brushless electric technology with the durability of Elapor foam for an outstanding day-to-day flyer that will surely put a smile on your face. See page 72 for Thayer Syme's complete review. Insets: Spektrum's new DX7 radio features DSM2 technology for any size model. Scott Stoops' complete report on this new technology starts on page 24. American Airlines pilot and aerobatic champion Matt Chapman shows us how the Top Flite Beechcraft Staggerwing delivers the glamour of the Golden Age with modern ARF convenience; see page 132.

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