DESIGNING THE FLEET BIPLANE: AN INTERVIEW WITH PAT TRITLE From our very first issue, a very important part of Backyard Flyer has been our “Homebuilt” articles...
Excitement on Tap! Whether you are a dyed-in-the-wool RC pro or you’re just starting out in the hobby, something got you excited enough to get you...
“No matter where that nice scale four-bladed prop stopped spinning, you would always run the risk of damaging it by landing without the gear down.” OUTSTANDING...
ILLUSTRATIONS BY FX MODELS & CHROME CITY STUDIOS THE AVALANCHE 4 SIMPLE STEPS TO THIS IMPRESSIVE MOVE This month, we will discuss a competition maneuver called...
39 HOT NEW RELEASES FOR FLIGHTLINE FUN It’s getting hot out there, and these new planes, helicopters and gear are just in time for summertime flying!...
PHOTOGRAPHS BY HOPE McCALL Quality, functionality and dependability A GREAT CHOICE FOR ANY SPORT PILOT LOOKING FOR SOLID PERFORMANCE IN AN EASY-TO-USE AND DEPENDABLE RADIO SYSTEM...
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN REID ElectriFly SUPER SPORTSTER A HOT LITTLE PLANE WITH A BIG BAG OF TRICKS! Sport aerobatics has a new addition that will thrill...
PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREG GIMLICK The care and feeding of your electric plane’s power management system Enthusiasts have been flying electric-powered airplanes for many years and during...
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY RICH URAVITCH A FEATURE-RICH FOAM TWIN WARBIRD THAT’S EASY TO FLY! Taxling the B-25 back after another successful sortie. Tricycle gear makes...
The classic DGA-5 Miss Chevrolet makes a great park racer! The Ike is sitting on the ramp ready for her maiden flight. In the early years...
THE RIGHT WAY TO LAY DOWN DECALS Just a quick dip in some liquid dishwashing soap and water will allow you to position the decal in...
NIGHT FLIGHT Here is a foamie trying to drop the glow ring right into the triangle. This is a simple layout with the three different-size shapes...