R/C Model World May 2011

Contents:

REGULARS

Pre-Flight Briefing
Introducing this latest issue

Take Off
News and letters

Best In Scale
Our regular scale columnist Phil Kent describes the Commonwealth Skyranger Model 185

Light Flight
John Stennard introduces the latest indoorand parkfly R/C models

Media Review
New books for the aeromodeller

Rotary Wings
Richard Morris looks at JetPower turbine helicopters

In The Loop
Keith Jackson keeps us informed about aerobatics issues

Aerodynamic Forum
Regular airframe topics with Alasdair Sutherland

The Sport Channel
Our regular look at sport and vintage model flying with ‘Gray’




SERVICES

Shop Window
What’s NEW in the shops for YOU

Diary Dates
Where to go and what to see!

Web Directory
Shop online for your modelling needs

Classified Adverts
Our regular FREE ‘For Sale’ section

Shoppers Directory
Where to find your modelling needs

Coming Next Issue
What to see in the June 2011 issue of RCMW




PRODUCT REVIEWS

P-47D Fighter ARF
Matt Boddington tests this scale foamie 5-channel warbird from FMS

Super AVA Pro-e
Mike Proctor tests the updated 3.7 m span eSoarer from Vladimir's Models

Fusion NX85 AC/DC and NX83 DC Chargers
We take an introductory look at two new chargers from Logic RC

Phoenix R/C DX5e Flight Simulator
The latest Limited Edition Spektrum version is explored by Tony King

Greenfinch234: Part 3
We continue with the model’s sophisticated wing build

Extra 300 32e ARF
E-flite’s electric-powered scale aerobat is tested by Chris Dickens

Wingtiger Trainer RTF
Brian Cooper tests this 493/4" span ideal electric trainer from Art-tech, complete with 2.4 GHz radio

FREE PLAN
Must’Ave
Roger Vaughan’s simple 24" span Depron model for 3–function R/C and brushless motors




FEATURES

FMS Mini Warbird Competition
Your chance to win this FMS ARF worth £86.99

Kreutzer K-5 Air Coach
Ken Jones’ exceptional model of a unique American aircraft

Phoenix R/C DX5e Flight Simulator Competition
Your chance to win this flight sim worth £142.99

Cessna 120
Part 5: Peter Maw completes the build of your first scale model

FEATURE PLAN
Percival Q6 Petrel
Robin Fowler’s 112" span scale ‘feederliner’ for twin electric motors and 5-function R/C