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features

30	1941 Banshee, Revisited! Build this legendary FF design for RC fun — by Leon Shulman

38	How To: Using Anderson Powerpole Connectors Save many hours a year and organize your electric workbench — by Del Schier

44	SIG Manufacturing Aviastar 1.50 A high quality big block glow engine — by Andrew Coholic
52	Hitec Optic 6 Radio System A sophisticated computer radio for everyone — by Thayer Syme
90	Multiplex MULTI Charger LN-2010 Simplicity and reliability in Li-Poly charging — by Tom Atwood

flight reports

PARK AND SLOW FLYERS

58	Lite Machines Corona 120 We convert a unique starter heli that is durable, stable and affordable—to brushless — by Dave Keough

64	ParkZone F-27 Stryker Your chance to be Top Gun! — by Tom Atwood

72	456MB Hana Ready-to-Fly convenience and sleek modern styling — by Paul Dixon

96	Hobbico Sukhoi SU-31 Hall of Fame Aerobat — by Craig Trachten

RC CLUB FIELD AIRCRAFT

100	Thunder Tiger Rare Bear ARF “Go Fast and Turn Left” — by Jim Onorato
106	Sportsman Aviation Paramount 61 3D Glow-powered 3D fun — by Vic Olivett
110	Hobby Lobby P-38 Lightning Brushless twin warbird classic — by Tom Hunt

columns & departments

11	Preflight Letter from the editor — by Tom Atwood
12	Debrief Your comments and questions
16	Just Landed Latest products and RC news
24	Air Show Page Aviation’s elegant Gee Bee R-2
50	Snapshot Readers’ photos

86	Wing Tips Techniques and ideas from our readers — Illustrated by David Baker
122	Primary Training How airplanes stay up and maneuver — by Jef Raskin

132	Electroactive Power system selection—Part 2: The mission — by Tom Hunt
150	Gear Up Notable accessories & RC gear
158	Helpful RC Terms & Definitions
162	Departure   World’s smallest and lightest RC electrics — by Thayer Syme