Contents...
REGULARS
PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
Introducing this latest issue
TAKE OFF
News and letters
BEST IN SCALE
R/C scale classes from the BMFA Nats reported by Phil Kent
AERODYNAMIC FORUM
Regular airframe topics with Mark Danek
ROTARY WINGS
This month Richard Morris takes a look at the Blade mCPX V2 micro heli
IN THE LOOP
R/C Aerobatics class reports from the BMFA Nats by Keith Jackson
POWERHOUSE
An overview of the Laser 1.80 fourstroke engine
THE SPORT CHANNEL
Our regular look at the sport and vintage model flying scene 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 December 2012 issue of RCMW
PRODUCT REVIEWS
ACRO WOT FOAM-E
Kevin Crozier reviews this latest ‘classic’ foamie version from Ripmax
F4U CORSAIR ARF
This 1657 mm span ‘gull-wing’ WWII fighter from Hangar 9 suits .60-size engines. Tony King put it through its paces
HITEC TELEMETRY
Mark Danek examines this innovative in-flight technology from Hitec
FEATURES
FREE PLAN - WILDFIRE
Mike White’s simple-to-build 31” span EPP delta for 3-channel R/C and electric power
FEATURE PLAN - R1 GHEPPIO
A 4 metre span all wood scale Italian sailplane for 5-function R/C designed by Vic Steel.
STEVE WEBB MODELS: THE FIRST 25 YEARS
Lindsay Todd reveals the story behind this popular model shop
PITTS PYTHON
Greg Hayfield’s describes his mammoth 148 kg model build
DH86B EXPRESS
John Rickett’s 1/4 giant scale passenger biplane
WESTLAND WESSEX
We take a closer look at Richard Crapp’s 136” span model
FLIGHT LINES
BMFA NATS: FAI PYLON RACING
National Champion Ben Jones reports
BMFA NATS: FUN FLY
Gavin Barden reports on this popular Nats’ event
BMFA NATS: IMAC
National Champion Matthew Poots reports