Contents...
REGULARS
PRE FLIGHT
Introducing this issue
TAKE OFF
Latest R/C model flying news
SHOP WINDOW
A look at the latest R/C products
LIGHT FLIGHT
John Stennard flies a small aerobat and a flapping bird
THE SPORT CHANNEL
Gray writes on a selection of sport model topics
DIARY DATES
Two pages of upcoming model flying event
REVIEWS
P-51 MUSTANG
Hangar 9’s 40-size fighter is tested using small petrol power
ADDICTION XL
Precision Aerobatics’ super size 3-D ship is put through its paces
DIAMOND 1100
Art-Tech’s small 1.1 metre electric glider is perfect for holiday flying
MANDARIN
E-soaring with the 3.6 metre glider from Reichard Modelsport
FEATURES
BEBOP TAKES OFF
Barry Atkinson flies to Florida to witness the launch of Parrot’s new quadcopter
BRIGHT SPARKS
Dave Chinery writes on more innovations in electric flight
MAKING COMPOSITE PROPELLERS – PART 2
Barrie Lever shows how to lay up a carbon prop
FINISHING TOUCHES
Mick Broughton follows last month’s covering article by showing how to add coloured trim
VERSA-FLI
Build Alan Wooster’s versatile 70"span taildragger for float or land flying
SASSY
Bill Bowne presents his near 37" wingspan sports ‘hack’ for fun flying and equipment testing
ALL ABOUT GUSSETS
Bill Bowne describes how to strengthen an airframe using triangular pieces of balsa
SHAKESPEARE SHOWTIME!
From the flight line at the Long Marston Model Show
HOW TO FIT WING BOLTS
More advice from Bill Bowne as he describes his method of installing nylon wing bolts
KYTEN EDF
Josh Spiers updates Traplet’s pusher powered delta with twin electric ducted fans
STRICTLY STEARMANS
Chris Bowler reports on a formation flying duo with a difference
MONOCOQUE SCALE
Peter Iliffe chats to the Editor about his small scale warbirds