Model Airplane News

Model Airplane News is the brand that started it all back in 1929, and it remains the trusted resource for RC aircraft enthusiasts everywhere. Written for the full spectrum of RC airplane, helicopter, and multirotor fliers—from beginners to seasoned pros—Model Airplane News entertains and informs with on-the-flight line event coverage, impressive flight techniques, detailed flight reports, DIY workshop projects, and much more.

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HOBBY HACKS • HELPFUL READER HINTS

RBC Kits Fouga Magister

Krill Models AreS 1700 Mini Sport Jet ARF

Valley Fliers

FMS P-51D Red Tail V8 with Reflex

G. Willikers Aircraft Cradles

Du-Bro Super Lite XL

Scale-Model Pinked Tapes

GET UP THERE & FIGHT! A PLEA FOR MORE R/C COMBAT FLIERS

PRODUCT REVIEW: RC JETWERX GRAPHENE GOLD SERIES LIPOS

FLY BETTER! • THE TOP 10 THINGS I LEARNED AT RC FLIGHT SCHOOL

PLANES WORTH MODELING PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER

FLY THE ROLLING CIRCLE Take your aerobatics to the next level • One of the most challenging and admired maneuvers in all of aerobatics is the rolling circle. As a rule, you can achieve early success learning most maneuvers as long as you first understand the proper control inputs, and hand-eye coordination adds the final touches to perform the maneuver nearly perfectly. The rolling circle, however, is even more challenging in that it depends almost entirely on hand-eye coordination from the start. This article covers the steps to flying a rolling circle, but you’ll execute the actual maneuver by reacting to your plane.

SPORT RADIO ROUNDUP Our favorite programmable transmitters • It’s amazing how RC radio systems have developed over the years, and Model Airplane News editors and trusted contributors have tested many RC radio systems to see how they perform. Today’s radios are truly impressive with programming features undreamed of back in the day. So, in no particular order, here are our eight favorite editors’ picks for quality, performance and price.

DX8e DSMX

DFA T14X4 BLACK PEARL

14GS

DFA T14X4 SPORT BLACK PEARL

iX12 DSMX

FLASH 7

10J

X10S EXPRESS

MICROACES PERCEE • A great building project with scale appeal

MAKE THREE-PANEL WINDSHIELDS • A great way to dress up your open cockpit airplane

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