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ISSUE NO. 35 OCTOBER 2006

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features
28

How To: Flying the Flat Spin
– by Scott Stoops

32

Evolution 26GT Engine
The new kid on the small "gasser" block!
– by Andrew Coholic

38

Winged Shadow Systems How High Model Aircraft Altimeter
Affordable feather-weight fun
– Del Schier

44

Two Weeks, 12 Kids, and a Box of Model Airplanes
Teaching model aviation to kids can be fun and gratifying
– by Andrew Coholic

48

How To: Installing Robart Retracts in the Great Planes Seawind ARF
– by Jim Onorato

52

Astro Flight 40 Brushless Geared Motor
Electric powerhouse for 6 to 15 pound models
– by Jonathan Pope

56

A123 Hypersonic Lithium Ion Batteries
Battery revolution: higher current, safer, longer lasting
– by Tom Atwood

58

JR Radio R790 Synthesized Receiver
– by Mike Lee

flight reports
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 PARK AND SLOW FLYERS 
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62

Northeast Sailplane Products
Avalon 800

Fly this pocket aerobat anywhere
– by David Mielke

66

Aero Technologies Mercury Nexgen ARF
Swift messenger of the gods
– by "Papa Jeff" Ring

70

E-Flite Brio 10
Precision aerobatics in the local park
– by Scott Stoops

74

Ikarus Wizard 3D Hydroplane TiR
Fly, swim or slide with this unique model
– by Paul Dixon


78

HELICOPTER
Helimax MX-400 Pro
TiR
Boost your skills and confidence with this collective helicopter
– by Thayer Syme

84

Quick World Wide Little Quikie 8 TiR
Substantial E-powered, 3D heli with trainer stability
– by Dave Keough

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RC CLUB FIELD AIRCRAFT
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98

Great Planes Cosmic Wind Minnow
A Formula One racer that will blow you away!
– by Aaron Ham

106

AK Models SU-27 Flanker
Great-looking, prop-driven jet kit
– by Rick Onorato

118

Seagull Models Superstar 1.60
A scale motor glide with style
– by Del Schier

132

Hobby Lobby Super Diamona 2400
A scale motor glider with style
– Del Schier

158

Electrifying the Skyshark R/C Messerschmitt 109E
Heavy metal with unlimited vertical
– by Bob Benjamin

columns & departments
10
Preflight
Letter from the editor — by Tom Atwood
12
Debrief
Your comments and questions
14
Just Landed
Latest products and RC news
24
Airshow
Modeling the Handley Page HP-42
— by John Hunton
42
Snapshot  
Readers' photos
60
Wing Tips
Techniques and ideas from our readers
– Illustrated by David Baker
90
Indoor Rumways  
Shop Tips and a Micro Flapper
– by Thayer Syme
186
Departure  
Flying the Bloomin' Onion I
– by Thayer Syme














The cover:
Bob Benjamin answers the challenge to get glow warbird performance out of an electric. See page 158 for his conversion of the Skyshark R/C Me109 and judge his success for yourself Inset: Thayer Syme carves a turn with the MX-400 Pro from HeliMax. His complete review of this electric heli starts on page 84.



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