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
Gadgets & Gear
In a festive edition of our high tech new products column, James Crozier looks at some small R/C models and other items to help keep you amused over the Christmas holidays
The Sport Channel
Gray writes in with another selection of sport model topics
Diary Dates
A selection of indoor model flying events, plus one or two early entries for the 2016 outdoor show season
REVIEWS
ParkMaster Pro
Frank Skilbeck brushes up on his 3-D flying skills with this quick build foam aerobat from Multiplex
Lunak
Tony King enjoys a spot of coastal slope soaring with a pretty, semi-scale EPP soarer from the 'Simple Known Glider' series by Hacker Model Production
Laser 200
The aileron servos are fitted to our Aeroworks acrobat
FEATURES
Building A Dummy Rotary Engine
Coming soon will be Peter Miller's plan feature for the Aerolab Locamp, a distinctive feature of which is the Rotec 2800 seven cylinder rotary engine. To allow prospective builders to get ahead of the game, Peter describes how to build your own dummy replica rotary for the 1/6th scale classic monoplane
Making The Right Connection
Brian Collins investigates what makes a good connector for electric powered models. In this informative article Brian looks at the merits of the most popular types of connectors, how to fit them and how to put them to best use
Focus On Balsa USA
While touring the trade stands at the NEAT electric flight meet, Bill Bowne caught up with Balsa USA, suppliers of popular WW1 kits that are built up from wood in the traditional way
Vulcan Salute
Neil Hutchinson pays tribute to the last flying V-bomber, Vulcan XH558 and photographs her during her Southern Tour flight before retirement. Neil recalls how the big bomber took part in Cold War Jet fast taxi days down the huge runway at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome before the formation of the The Vulcan to the Sky Trust and her eventual return to the sky in 2007. Contains information about how to build your own R/C Vulcan bomber
Slingsby Type 26 Kite 2a
Renowned for his large vintage scale sailplane designs, Chris Williams revisits the Slingsby Kite and designs a 4.7 m version that is easy to build and flies well. Chris' model is based on the nicely restored Kite 2a 'Percy’, named after the aviation pioneer Percy Pilchard
Javelin
Fly indoors or out with this simple to build 24†span all-Depron profile jet designed by John Rutter for either a 40 mm or 50 mm EDF. The plan also details optional pusher prop power
Indoor FPV
John Stennard turns philosopher as he discusses his desire to try out First Person View when flying his indoor models
Build A Better Battery Box
Chris Bowler builds his first 'proper' electric model and seeks a practical modification to retain the chunky flight pack
Waco YKC – From Frustration To Fruition
Detailed R/C scale projects can take many years to complete. Phillip Kent details the design and build process behind a recently completed scale model biplane
All Dished Up
Fred Annecke details his design for a car-mounted tray for field charging
Sumner Ponds Model Show
Brett Houghton reports on the R/C heli activity at the lakeside model display in West Sussex
Darting Ahead!
David Langwade explains how his company uses the BMFA Dart to help find potential new apprentices and engineers
That's Entertainment!
How Bickershaw MFC came to host a corporate event for guests wanting to try their hand at flying R/C models. Peter Maw reports
