January 2020 Articles

• For over nine decades, Model Airplane News has published construction articles and plans for our readers to use to build model airplanes. Over the years, our plans have evolved from simple rubber-powered free flight models to control line and engine-powered free-flights. As radios became smaller and more affordable, RC airplanes grew in popularity, and today […]

  

  Pat Tritle – 61 years of model building

  For over nine decades, Model Airplane News has published construction articles and plans for our readers to use to build model airplanes. Over the years, our plans have evolved from simple rubber-powered free flight models to control line and engine-powered free-flights. As radios became smaller and more affordable, RC airplanes grew in popularity, and today […]
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• Where is it written that all trainers have to be ugly box-like designs? No where! Back in the day, trainers were designed to withstand hard landings and had minimal power and performance. Today, however, this has changed for the better. The new AeroScout S from HobbyZone is a trainer molded from EPO foam into a […]

  

  HobbyZone/Horizon Hobby AeroScout S 1.1m – A sleek pusher trainer with SAFE Technology

  Where is it written that all trainers have to be ugly box-like designs? No where! Back in the day, trainers were designed to withstand hard landings and had minimal power and performance. Today, however, this has changed for the better. The new AeroScout S from HobbyZone is a trainer molded from EPO foam into a […]
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• Learning to fly RC airplanes is a step by step process. First you learn one control and then you move on to the next. Before you know it, you’ve masters the four basic controls: throttle, elevator, rudder, and ailerons. Once you try your hand at flying a scale subject, you’ll be introduced to another set […]

  

  Flying With Flaps: Fly like a pro by understanding the basics

  Learning to fly RC airplanes is a step by step process. First you learn one control and then you move on to the next. Before you know it, you’ve masters the four basic controls: throttle, elevator, rudder, and ailerons. Once you try your hand at flying a scale subject, you’ll be introduced to another set […]
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• There is no doubt that many aerobatic pilots are interested in performing extreme maneuvers. It is important however, to build your aerobatic sequences on a solid foundation. Too many times, I see pilots trying different and extreme maneuvers and often the airplane is in control, but the pilot isn’t. To become really successful we must […]

  

  Negative Snap from an Inverted Climb – 3D excitement in four easy steps

  There is no doubt that many aerobatic pilots are interested in performing extreme maneuvers. It is important however, to build your aerobatic sequences on a solid foundation. Too many times, I see pilots trying different and extreme maneuvers and often the airplane is in control, but the pilot isn’t. To become really successful we must […]
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• One question I hear often is, “What is the first electric jet I should get?” It’s a fair question and there are a lot of variables, but one thing I advise to stay away from for beginners is a scale jet. Most have narrow landing gear that make ground handling a chore and a higher […]

  

  Arrows RC Marlin 64mm EDF – A terrific first electric ducted-fan jet!

  One question I hear often is, “What is the first electric jet I should get?” It’s a fair question and there are a lot of variables, but one thing I advise to stay away from for beginners is a scale jet. Most have narrow landing gear that make ground handling a chore and a higher […]
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• Blade Fusion 360 BNF Basic The Fusion 360’s new all-carbon-fiber-and-aluminum design takes frame rigidity to another level for a rock-solid flight experience. It has new carbon-fiber main rotor blades, a new oversized tail boom, and a new CNC aluminum tail case. Its brushless outrunner motor delivers impressive head speeds via the helical main gear. $549.99 […]

  

  Hot for the Holidays – 42 Editor Picks to Give [and Get!]

  Blade Fusion 360 BNF Basic The Fusion 360’s new all-carbon-fiber-and-aluminum design takes frame rigidity to another level for a rock-solid flight experience. It has new carbon-fiber main rotor blades, a new oversized tail boom, and a new CNC aluminum tail case. Its brushless outrunner motor delivers impressive head speeds via the helical main gear. $549.99 […]
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