Model Helicopter World April 2010

Contents:

FEATURES

REVIEW
Aurora 9
Hitec’s new fl agship radio is a ‘pure digital’ 2.4 GHz system offering 30 model memory, assignable switches and much more by Jon Tanner

TECHNICAL
Small Rotors
A 4-blade head, a pair of Century Co-axes and the E-fl ite tandem by Nigel Cartwright

REVIEW
Vibe 90 SG
Optimised for maximum strength, rigidity and power transfer for extreme 3D by James Wang

TECHNICAL
Improving the Breed
A look at the Futaba 14MZ, a robbe tail rotor hub upgrade and a LiPo battery tip by John Bottomley


REGULARS

COLLECTIVELY SPEAKING
Helicopter News by Jon Tanner

SALES PITCH
New Items by Richard Morris

FROM THE GROUND UP
We take a look at the SwitchGlo Pro on-board glow igniter by Richard Morris

WHAT’S ON
Dates for your diary

SCALE BY SCALE
UK National Scale Competition update and the Eynsford Scale Day by Denis Stretton

READERS WRITE
Your Questions

COMPETITIVE STREAK
An interview with the newly appointed F3C Team Manager for Great Britain by Jason Markey

USA HELI SCENE
Setting up the Hirobo SDX 50 for your fl ying style by James Wang

IDLING UP
We return to the looping theme with a look at Outside and Backward Inverted Loops by Duncan Osbourn

CLASSIFIED ADVERTS
Good Buys!

SHOPPER’S DIRECTORY
Shops in your area

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