Model Helicopter World April 2011

Contents:

FEATURES

REVIEW Huey Re-fit
Vario’s large turbine Huey is fi tted with new mechanics and a new turbine by Richard Morris

TECHNICAL A Quiet Non-Smoker
Raptor 90SE Electric Conversion by Gunther Winkle

REVIEW Furion 6
Miniature Aircraft’s newest electric model for 6S or 10S LiPo power by Jon Tanner

TECHNICAL Small Rotors
A quadrotor with a difference, the Parrot AR Drone by Nigel Cartwright

EVENT Vintage Helicopter Fun Fly
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Dieter Schlu¨ter’s record flight in 1970 by Fred Annecke



REGULARS

Collectively Speaking
Helicopter News by Jon Tanner

Sales Pitch
New Items by Richard Morris

From the Ground Up
A look at some great indoor models and check your blades by Richard Morris

What’s On
Dates for your diary by Jon Tanner

Scale by Scale
Meet García Driggs, professional designer and model maker from Cuba by García Driggs

Competitive Streak
The new British Sportsman Schedule for 2011 season by Jason Markey

Readers Write
Your Questions

USA Heli Scene
A look at the Hirobo Lepton EX by James Wang and Tom Scully

3D Kaos
Getting the right gear can make all the difference, but what do you need to fl y 3D? by Mike Eddington and Rob Turnbull

Classified Adverts
Good Buys!

Shopper’s Directory
Shops in your area

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