R/C Model World October 2011

Contents:

REGULARS

PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
Introducing this latest issue

TAKE OFF
News and letters

LIGHT FLIGHT
John Stennard introduces the latest indoor and parkfl y R/C models

ROTARY WINGS
Richard Morris explains the Raptor 30’s 2.4 GHz Super Combo heli radio from Thunder Tiger

AERODYNAMIC FORUM
Regular airframe topics with Alasdair Sutherland

BEST IN SCALE
General scale building topics and event reports from our regular scale columnist Phil Kent

SOARER’S SLOT
Mike Proctor keeps us informed about electric gliding issues

POWERHOUSE
We take a look at the CRRC GF40i petrol engine

THE SPORT CHANNEL
Our regular look at the sport and vintage model fl ying scene with ‘Gray’




SERVICE

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 fi nd your modelling needs

COMING NEXT ISSUE
What to see in the November 2011 issue of RCMW




PRODUCT REVIEW

EDGE 540 120
Tony King tests this 65" span scale aerobat from Phoenix Model

FUNCUB
Multiplex’s fly anywhere, anytime machine as Matt Boddington discovers

FMS MINI AT-6 TEXAN
Matt Boddington tests this 800 mm span ‘classic’ mini scale warbird

FW 190A EP
ST Model’s famous German fi ghter is put through its paces by Brian Cooper

RADIAN PRO
Steve Toyer tests the updated sporty version of this popular all-foam electric glider from ParkZone

FREE PLAN
BUZZ-B
John Blakey’s 313/4" span fun fl yer for brushless motors and 4-function R/C




FEATURES

ELECTRIC CONTRA PROP DRIVE
Keith Jackson describes this latest performance power system

SERVO SELECTION: FUTABA MINI AND MICRO
We help you choose the right servo for the job

FMS MINI WARBIRD COMPETITION
Your chance to win an FMS AT-6 Texan ARF

ILLUSTRIOUS LANC’: PART 2
Peter Maw describes the fi rst fl ight of Rob Greenwood’s monster bomber

FEATURE PLAN
WESTLAND LYSANDER
A 63" span scale wartime model designed by Keith Humber for .25-.40 two-strokes and 4-function R/C




FLIGHT LINES

WELSHPOOL MODEL AIR SHOW 2011
We report from this latest addition to the model show season

BATH SPARCS E-FLY
Mark Danek reports from the annual electric fly-in at RAF Colerne

COSFORD 2011
Highlights from the LMA’s biggest annual show. Tony Hooper reports