Model Helicopter World May 2011

Contents:

FEATURES

EXCLUSIVE
TSA Factory Visit
A new factory for a new model… by Jon Tanner

REVIEW
T-Rex 100
Align’s latest model, the T-Rex 100 by Nigel Cartwright

EVENT
Nürnberg Toy Fair 2011 - Part 1
Our annual pilgrimage to Europe’s biggest trade show by Jon Tanner

REVIEW
The Vario Bell 430
Designed originally for turbine power, but we decided to use the new electric mechanics! by Jon Tanner

TECHNICAL
Rave ENV Nitro Conversion
We reviewed the electric ENV and Total G, so we thought we should convert it to Nitro power… by Denis Stretton

REVIEW
MX-16 HoTT
Graupner’s HoTT 2.4 GHz system offers great safety through bidirectional communication by Nigel Cartwright

TECHNICAL
Outwards and Upwards
A first taste of larger models, plus what to do when it all goes wrong! by Ed Darter




REGULARS

Collectively Speaking
Helicopter News by Jon Tanner

Sales Pitch
New Items by Richard Morris

From the Ground Up
Your fi rst outing to the fl ying fi eld can be daunting but just follow the rules by Richard Morris

What’s On
Dates for your diary by Jon Tanner

Scale by Scale
One man’s scale journey by Brett Houghton

Readers Write
Your Questions

Competitive Streak
Introducing the new and improved Association of Helicopter Aerosports (AHA) and the 2011 British F3C Team members by Jason Markey

USA Heli Scene
The 43rd WRAM Show by James Wang

3D Kaos
Setting up your transmitter for 3D fl ying by Mike Eddington and Rob Turnbull

Classified Adverts
Good Buys!

Shopper’s Directory
Shops in your area

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