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PHOTOS BY JOHN REID & BRIAN LEWIS A great second plane for any pilot looking for fun Brian Lewis replaces the top hatch, which is held in place with two very strong magnets. Once the top hatch is removed, there's plenty of room to get to all of the radio's air components, including the fuel tank. TAILSLIDES AND HAMMERHEADS LOOK AMAZINGLY GRACEFUL AND ARE A JOY TO SEE AND FLY WITH THIS MODEL THE FOLKS...

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