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ISSUE NO. 31 JUNE 2006

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features
22

2006 E-Fest Indoor Electric Festival!
Great Planes/Hobbico host an all-new Winter indoor fly-in and competition
– by Don Rasmussen

30

Aerial Photography For fun and profit
– by Don Bousquet

40

O.S. FL-70 Engine O.S.'s latest mid-sized four stroke – by Andrew Coholic

44

Book Review:
The Pilot's Guide to Mastering Radio Controlled Flight by Scott Stoops
– reviewed by Thayer Syme

46

Great Planes Real Flight G3
A simulator that makes you a better pilot
– by Paul Dixon

flight reports
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 PARK AND SLOW FLYERS 
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52

ParkZone Fw 190
Charge-and-fly the "Butcher Bird" today!
– by Thayer Syme

56

Ikarus Pitts Shock Flyer
Classic aerobat with variable pitch propeller
– by Kevin Siemonsen

62

Aeroworks Sukhoi 3D
Compact 3D aerobat for everyday fun
– by Scott Stoops


68

HELICOPTER REVIEW
Ikarus Viper 70

Sophisticated heli in a beginner-friendly package
– by Dave Keough

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RC CLUB FIELD AIRCRAFT
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HELICOPTER REVIEW
Century Predator Carbon Gasser SE
Gas Helicopter on steroids!
– by Jim Langley and Mark Scott

84

Dave Patrick Models Piper P-18 Super Cub Be the envy of all your field mates!
– by Frank Tiano

92

Great Planes Viper 500
A great ARF racing plane for sport or competition
– by John Pavlick

96

Northeast Sailplane Products Crazy Impulse
A flashy looking airplane with great perfomance
– by Del Schier

106

Hobby Lobby Tiger Moth
1/7-scale electric barnstorming beauty
– by Scott Stoops

116

Seagull Models Harrier 3D .46
A proven 3D bird in a smaller package
– by Jack Tracey

122

Hyperion P-51D
WWII classic fighter for glow or electric
– by David Mielke

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
38
Snapshot
Readers' photos
66
Wing Tips  
Techniques and ideas from our readers
— Illustrated by David Baker
74
Primary Training
Flying with a purpose
– by Jack Pavlick
134
Indoor Runways  
8-inch pistachio-scale Bucker Jungmeister
– by Thayer Syme
154
Gear Up  
Notable accessories & RC gear
170
Departure  
Aviation legend Burt Rutan
– by George Mitsuoka














The cover: ParkZone's new Fw 190 Butcher Bird offers charge-and-fly convenience, and a whole lot of fun! See Thayer Syme's complete review on page 52. Photo by Walter Sidas.



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