The Lomcevak: Perfecting the classic maneuver

As aerobatic RC pilots develop their skills, it's natural to try different control inputs while flying. And quite often new aerobatic maneuvers are discovered by pushing the envelope. The classic Lomcevak is a tumbling maneuver where the aircraft's tail rotates in front of the engine throughout the maneuver. The maneuver has Eastern European roots and the word “lomcevak” translates to headache. Illustration by FX Models To properly execute this maneuver, you need to apply proper...