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The article reports on the scale rules of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) for the global competition of model airplanes. It mentions that the traditional class (F4C) continues to be the main category for the radio controlled (RC) miniature aircraft contest while its F4H Stand-off Scale counterpart is considered an official championship class. An overview of competitions in the U.S. and Canada is also presented.

Photographs of a C-FFHB model Beaver Serial #1 aircraft are presented.

The author shares his view as chairman of the RC Scale Committee in Canada. He provides brief overview of his personal and educational background, and his passion in building and flying scale models since 2001. The author also mentions the value of participating in the hobby and the different activities and aero-modeling events of the committee.

The article discusses the design and construction of scale aircraft models in Canada. Topics discussed include the development of an outline through the help of scale kits or plans, the defects of high accuracy designs, and inspection of outline and components of the model. Also provided is information on the challenges in the design such as location and landing gear operation.

The article offers updates on the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) memberships wherein the author discusses the remote control (RC) Scale Classic events of Rallies and Fly-ins competition in British Columbia.

The author discusses some of the important issues to consider when selecting a radio-controlled aircraft for scale competition. Availability of Internet web pages allows people to see the type of craft entered in events. The author said he have had the challenge of creating a large-scale amphibian with a fiberglass fuselage. The 50-percent scale Chilton from Canadian Philip Soden, who took first place in Designer Scale at the 2013 Mint Julep event in the U.S., is mentioned.

The author discusses the highlights of scale model airplane events in Canada and the U.S. in summer 2012. One is the Cascade Scale Rally in May. Another is the Scale Rally in Alberta. He also presents a personal narrative of his experience of competing in the Top Gun competition held in Florida in May.

The article presents obituaries for several aircraft modellers inlcluding Bill Pearson, Howard Dobson, and Don McTaggart.

The article features the ShockWave sound systems for model airplanes, helicopters, boats and tanks from Model Sounds Inc.

The article discusses the developments in the radio control (RC) scale competitions, particularly in Canada. It reports on the anticipated changes in the competition rules to reconcile the different regulations at such events as the U.S. Scale Masters, Mint Julep and Top Gun. It cites the highlights of the U.S. Scale Masters Championships that were held in Indiana.

The author discusses issues relating to radio control (RC) scale flying, including his participation in the Top Gun scale flying competition in Lakeland, Florida, the activities of the Scale Committee of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC), and the need to encourage a Canadian scale flying team at world championships.