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FEATURES

16 Fuel Facts
What’s best for your engine?
By David Gierke

22
Planes Worth Modeling:
North American AT-6 Texan
By the Model Airplane News crew
32
How To: Functional Rigging Wires
Strengthen your wings and improve scale
appearance
By Gerry Yarrish
44
Construction: Fly Baby Bipe
Experimental homebuilt classic
By Pat Tritle
52
A Higher Purpose
12 ways drones are making our world a better place
the Model Airplane News Crew

FLIGHT REPORT
24
Seagull Models/Legend Hobby
P-26A Peashooter
Colorful between-the-wars classic
By Jarred Pinn
38
HSD Jets HME-262
Scale twin EDF jet with impressive performance
By Andrew Griffith

ON THE FLIGHTLINE
10 New Releases
12 Cost of RC: Then & Now
14 MAN Approved: Robart Mfg. #815
Retractable Landing Gear

DEPARTMENTS
04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
08 Hobby Hacks
63 Aerobatics Made Easy
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

FEATURES
14 How To: Aluminum Engine Cowls
Tech tips for assembly and installation
By Gerry Yarrish

20 How To: Paint Scale Markings with Vinyl Masks
Neat and precise results every time ON THE FLIGHTLINE
By Martin Irvine

32 Supermarine Spitfre Mk II
Planes Worth Modeling
By the Model Airplane News crew

34 How To: Advanced Balsa Carving
An easier way to make scale parts
By David P. Andersen

44 Gift Guide
20+ Most-Wanted Presents for Aviation Enthusiasts
By the Model Airplane News crew

52 Construction: The Hoodoo
Give free fight a try with this "low-winger"
By Pat Tritle

FLIGHT REPORTS

26 Legend Hobby Spitfre 50 GP/EP ARF
This winning warbird is a fast build and fies like a
By Andrew Griÿth

ON THE FLIGHTLINE
10 Sal's Polikarpov I-16
12 MAN Approved: Cortex 3-Axis Flight 12 Stabilization System with USB


DEPARTMENTS

04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
08 Hobby Hacks
38 The RC Geek
60 From the Shop
62 Let's Talk Giant Scale
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

FEATURES

16 25 for $25 (or less!)
Our favorite fi eld & bench tools & accessories
By the Model Airplane News Crew

22 Gallery: Sean Curry’s Hawker Tempest
The backstory of a Top Gun Contender
By Gerry Yarrish

28 How To: Getting Started with Helicopters
10 pro tips you need to know
By Klaus Ronge

34 HowTo: Understand Your Radio
Getting the most out of your transmitter
By Tony Ianucelli

38 Flight Technique: Pro Pilot Turning Tips
The keys to flying smooth, consistent moves every time
By Dave Scott

52 Construction: Howard DGA-5 “Ike”
Golden Age Miss Chevrolet Racer
By Pat Tritle

FLIGHT REPORTS

44 Legend Hobby
Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane .60
By Klaus Ronge

ON THE FLIGHTLINE

10 STEM Education & RC Airplanes
12 MAN Approved: Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump
14 MAN Approved: Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer

DEPARTMENTS
04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
08 Hobby Hacks
60 From the Shop
62 Let’s Talk Giant Scale
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

FEATURES

20 So You Wanna Fly Scale?
The boss of scale lays it all out
By Frank Tiano

26 Make a "No Vac" Vacuum Former
This DIY workshop accessory is less than $40!
By John Jennings

34 Construction/T-28 Trojan
Compact warbird for glow or electric power
By Rich Uravitch

42 Make Axe Handle Wingtip Skids
An added bit of realism for any Triplane
By Gerry Yarrish

48 Rules & Regulations
A history of drone laws in the United States
By Wendie Kellington & Patrick Sherman

FLIGHT REPORTS

30 FMS Ranger
A mild-mannered sport fl ier with great performance
By Gerry Yarrish

ON THE FLIGHTLINE
12 A TBM History: One of a kind Ziroli Avenger
14 WingCopter Delivers Coronavirus Tests
15 Latest News & Releases
16 MAN Approved: Flying Tiger RC Tiger Transmitter Tray Pro
18 MAN Approved: Model Expo Model
Airways 1/16-scale Fokker Triplane

DEPARTMENTS

04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
60 From the Shop
10 Hobby Hacks
62 Aerobatics Made Easy
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

FEATURES

22 The GEICO Skytypers
The family-run business that changed the skywriting industry forever!
By Gerry Yarrish

28 Gear Guide
Gear Up for the Flying Season!

32 Fly Like an Ace!
Pro tips for warbird pilots
By Gerry Yarrish

44 Amazing Aerials
Pro photography advice from the world’s best
By The Model Airplane News Crew

58 Gallery: Curtiss FIIC-2 Goshawk
Jeff ery Fiscus's "miniature" model of the 1930's U.S. biplane
By Debra Cleghorn

ON THE FLIGHTLINE
12 Best Camo Jets
13 Pandemic Drone
21 FAA Recreational Flyer Registration

DEPARTMENTS
04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
10 Hobby Hacks
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

FEATURES

18 Florida Jets 2020
By Andrew Griffi th

32 Top Gun Maverick
The iconic ’80s aviation action classic
returns to thrill a new generation
By Matt Boyd

42 Detail a Cockpit
Add that lived-in look to your model
By Gerry Yarrish

52 Create Scale Aircraft Louvers
Realistic details add functional cooling
By John Tanzer

56 Fleet Model 2 Biplane
The perfect choice for low and slow, scale fl ying fun
By Pat Tritle

FIELD AND BENCH REPORTS
28 Jeti DS-24
A top-of-the-line radio system
By Laurent Ducros

36 FMS 850mm Flash
A great intermediate step to EDF jets!
By Rich Uravitch
48 Seagull Models/VQ Warbirds Bristol M.1C
A stunning World War I replica
By Greg Gimlick

ON THE FLIGHTLINE
10 Latest News & Gear
12 MAN Approved: Alibre Atom3D
16 MAN Approved: Red5 Designs Vinyl Graphics

DEPARTMENTS
04 Flight Plan
06 Pilot Projects
08 Hobby Hacks
64 Aerobatics Made Easy
66 Hangar Talk Learn More

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