ISSUE NO. 18 MAY 2005

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features

24	Scale Masters Championships — by Jerry Nelson

30	Variable Pitch Props The next revolution in 3D flying! — by the Staff of Fly RC, with Richard Baron

40	Zenoah G26 Gas Engine Reliable and easy-to-handle gasser for the beginner or pro! — by Andrew Coholic
46	Converting the Hobby Lobby Gee Bee to Electric Power Golden Age E-Conversion that will knock your socks off! — by Russ Pribanic
50	ZAP Building Contest Winners
144	AON T28153000 A new versatile brushless motor for sport models — by Tom Hunt

flight reports

PARK AND SLOW FLYERS

54	Fliton Quiet Storm ARF 3D with grace and style — by Dave Keough

58	GWS Tiger Moth 350 3D A Tiger Moth on Steroids — by Del Schier

62	E-Flite Tensor Fly the 2004 ETOC winner! — by Dave Baron

66	Ultrafly BAE Hawk ARF Brushless jet fun! — by Craig Trachten
72	Hobby Lobby Quasar Slow motion precision aerobat! — by Dave Baron

RC CLUB FIELD AIRCRAFT

78	Dave Patrick Models 40% Edge 540 Mac Daddy of the Sky! — by Kevin Siemonsen
86	Northeast Sailplane Products Caleb Sleek High-power speedster! — by Kevin Siemonsen
92	VMAR T-6A Texan II Aggressive looks and performance! — by Bob Van Tassel
100	PCM Models DV8R Turbine Jet Aggressive looks and performance! — by Bob Van Tassel
108	Mikado Logo 10 3D Rock and Roll E-Heli! — by Dave Baron
112	The World Models Super Sports Senior A giant scale sport model that sets a new standard — by Rich Uravitch

columns & departments

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

120	Freestyle Where performance comes from Part 3: Radios, engines and props — by Dave Baron

130	Electroactive Power system selection Part 3: Computing power requirements — by Tom Hunt
136	Indoor Runways Resources and Inspiration — by Thayer Syme
150	Gear Up Notable accessories & RC gear
162	Departure   The great gyro-stabilized-hovering experiment — by the Staff of Fly RC