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BY DEBRA CLEGHORN In 1979, NASA developed the HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology), an experimental remote control aircraft that was launched from a B-52 Stratofortress at altitude. The aircraft was [...]

TEXT & ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVID SCOTT/RCFLIGHTSCHOOL.COM PHOTO BY RAVIATION The Seagull Models Savage Shock Cub from Legend Hobby on a low, slow flyby. There’s probably no other subject with more [...]

BY JOHN GLEZELLIS ILLUSTRATION BY FX MODELS A fully aerobatic plane like the E-flite Ultimate is a must-have when flying 3D maneuvers like this one. ((Photo courtesy Horizon Hobby)) Enter [...]

TEXT & PHOTOS BY JOHN GLEZELLIS Today it’s common to see all sorts of almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) planes at the flying field. ARFs make it possible to get into the air [...]

Hangar 9 Ultra Stick PNP 60' Item no. HAN4775 ➙ $550 Expertly constructed with lightweight, lasercut balsa and plywood, it has operational flaps for expanded flight envelope and comes with [...]

The article offers brief information on the Strega MK.2 airplane from Phoenix Model.

The article offers brief information on several model trainer airplanes for beginners which include the Funmaster 72 from Allen Aircraft Products Inc., the Trainer GT from Aeroworks and the Apprentice 15e RTF from E-Flite RC.

The article offers brief information on the Genesis 1/8 ARF airplane from the company Phoenix Model.

The article offers brief information on the ArrowMaster 55/60 aircraft from Alien Aircraft Corp.

The article offers brief information on the HobbyZone Sport Cub S aircraft from HobbyZone.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for building a model of Stinson SR-10 Reliant.

The article offers brief information on airplane, Laser 200 30cc, from AeroWorks.

The article evaluates the aerobatic trainer airplane Maracana manufactured by aviation company Vinh Quang Model (VQ Model) and distributed by Radio control company HobbyPeople.

The article evaluates the L-59 Albatros military trainer aircraft model from the company Hobbyking. INSET: In the Air.

The article evaluates airplane the Visionare from the company Parkzone.

The article evaluates airplane the PA-20 Pacer 10e from the company E-flite.

The article discusses the 22nd Annual Warbirds Meeting held at Lums Pond State Park in Kirkwood on June 22, 2013. It mentions that the meeting was featured by various Radio Control (RC) industries, International Miniature Aircraft Association president Frank Fell and many vendors. It also discusses the success of event which was the result of efforts of participants and club members.

Photographs of several radio controlled airplanes exhibited at and participants attended the Radio Control Expo held at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California in 2013.

The article offers information on the Telemaster Laser cut kit V2 1600 meant for building airplane by the internet retailer of radio controlled aircrafts Hobby Lobby International Inc. in Brentwood, Tennessee. It mentions that Telemaster has different size of pre-cut hinges and comes with rolled plan sheets useful for assembling. It refers to several features noticed in a trial including its versatility as it could be used for land and water runways, stability and aerobatic in nature.

The article evaluates the Carden Edition 89-inch Extra 300 Mid-Wing ARF airplane manufactured by the company Hangar 9.

The article evaluates the Slick 540 20cc airplane from the company Valley View RC.

The article presents information on the practice of using aileron or rudder transmitter mixing to eliminate adverse yaw. It informs that the adverse yaw is most pronounced on high-lift, flat-bottom wing aircraft and gets worse at slower airspeeds. It further informs that the effects of adverse yaw in RC can be reduced with the help of flying at higher speed, more venerable trainer and avoiding wind.

The article focuses on problems faced by air pilots while using radio programs which improve their efficiency in flying. It informs that adverse yaw is an inherent opposite yaw that occurs with aileron deflections a positive angle of attack is required to produce the wing lift necessary to keep an airplane in the air. It also informs that while using a computer radio, it is important that to check the physical deflections.

In this article, the author presents his tips on flying techniques required for flying in a rolling circle while performing aerobatics. He says that the best way to learn flying in a rolling circle is to learn one 90-degree segment with airplane rolling to the outside of the turn. He also mentions that a small aileron input should be maintained to achieve a slow roll rate which provides us time to react.

The article presents information on several aerobatic planes including the Checkmate ARF-QB, the UMX Sbach 342 3D and the Top Flite Mini Contender. It informs that Top Flite is a small plane which was introduced in 1969 and can be controlled easily. The Checkmate is stable in the air and can do a large number of aerobatic moves. The UMX has AS3X technology and alleviates pilot load by stabilizing the plane during bumps caused by turbulence.

In this article, the author presents his tips on flying techniques required for three dimensional flying while performing aerobatics. He says that during an elevator, the airplane remains stalled and drops vertically in a flat manner. He mentions that aeroplane should be started in the direction of wind and rudder and aileron corrections must be short.

In this article, the author talks about flying techniques required to perform a variety of three dimensional (3D) maneuvers and highlights solutions to overcome the most challenging aspects of 3D flying. He says that a person should be comfortable in managing power settings and using the rudder throughout the flight. He also mentions that a good airplane pilot actively controls the movement of planes.

In this article, the author presents several tips on flying aeroplanes and performing aerobatics into loops and rolls. He says that after diving slowly to gain airspeed, power should be applied and a slight amount of up elevator should be applied to start a maneuver. He also mentions that as a person starts to gain confidence he will be able to bring maneuvers down to a lower altitude.

The article offers information on hovering technique for three dimensional (3D) flying of aircrafts and helicopters. It mentions that it is necessary to learn the primary forces involved in hovering as it proves to be very challenging technique. It includes the images of primary forces techniques used in hovering.

The article evaluates the new Proud Bird airplane from Great Planes. INSETS: In the Air;Color Schemes.

The article evaluates Mini Contender EP, an airplane for the purpose of park flying from the company Top Flite.

The article evaluates airplane LC-126ARF-QB from the company AeroWorks.

The article evaluates P-38, an airplane from the company Banana Hobby.

The article evaluates the Ryan STA 10e almost ready to fly (ARF) airplane from ARF manufacturer Durafly.

The article evaluates the PA-18 Super Cub ARF airplane from airplane manufacturer Hangar 9. INSET: The Piper PA-18: Form Follows Function.

The article evaluates the Twist 3D 480 ARF airplane from E-flite.

The article offers brief information on several helicopters including the T-Rex 450 PRO 3Gx Super Combo from Align RC USA, 130 X from Blade Helicopters, and Vibe 500E 3D Pro V5E from JR Radios.

The article offers information on three-day Florida Jets event held in Lakeland, Florida, in early March 2012. The event covers from tiny electric, foam-fabricated MiG-iSs to huge, all-composite F-104 Starfighters. The event is attended by participants from all over the world. Manufacturers and suppliers also showcase their products and let fliers see.

The article evaluates the 30cc Extra 300 airplane from Aeroworks.

The article evaluates the CARF-Models F4U Corsair aircraft from CARF-Models Co. Ltd.

The article evaluates the airplane Percival Mew Gull from Seagull Models Co.

The article evaluates the plane Dago Red/Voddoo from Hobby Lobby International Inc.

The article evaluates the plane Wacko YMF-5D from Great Planes.

The article offers some tips and tricks for solving the problems on electric-powered models. It suggests that one way to cool down a battery before it is recharged is to make a battery pack cooler. It states that putting some identification on wiring plugs like printing letters and using color labels can make one identify the right wiring connection on the airplane. It also suggests on saving some white shrink tubing for use when color-coded shrink tubing has run out.

The article presents a flight technique on how to master an upright spin. It states that an upright spin is an intentional altitude reduction maneuver in which the pilot idles the engine and holds the plane straight and level until it stalls in an advanced level. It notes that it is desirable to start the spin inputs into the wind and that a downwind spin entry seems to be more like a spiral. It reveals that sets-up, stall break and spin, recovery and the finish are the four main spin phases.

The article evaluates The World Models Paulistinha P-56 airplanes.

The article evaluates the Aeroworks Cessna 195 ARF QB plane.

The article evaluates the BH Models JU-87B Stuka 120 ARF plane.

The article evaluates several airplanes and gears including 150cc Extra 300 from Aeroworks, Carbon -ZYak 54 from E-flite, and Micro Lipos batteries from Team Orion Avionics.