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Fly RC Magazine October 2011 - Table Of Contents
features 32 The Last Shuttle Conceived with models, the end of an era arrives —Story and photos by Steve Kessinger 74 A Master's Workshop Timeless methods for building with balsa —by Bob Benjamin PROJECT 22 Albatross B1 —by David Johnson 40 Electric Aero Tow Hangar 9's quarter scale Piper J3 Cub answers the call —by Steve Pasierb PRODUCT REVIEW 48 Futaba T8FG Super A great radio gets even better —by Paul Dixon 66 DaVinci Machining Scale Wheels Dress up that warbird with some authentic-looking wheels —by Fly RC Staff flight reports
54 Hangar 9 F4U-1D Corsair 50 ARF Great flying WWII fighter —by Jim Onorato 60 Giant Model Products Gee Bee R3 The next generation Gee Bee —by Aaron Ham 68 ESM F8F Bearcat Fly one of ther early Blue Angels Aircraft —by Jim Onorato
78 ElectriFly Super Stearman Ready-to-go aerobatic fun —by Roger M. Post, Jr. 84 The Wings Maker Sunrise EP Pattern performance and styling in a convenient park flyer —by Scott Stoops 88 Mountain Models Little Bogie Freedom Fighter Nostalgic looks in an electric design —by Roger M. Post, Sr. columns 12 Preflight Letter from the editor —by Thayer Syme 14 Debrief Your comments & questions 16 Just Landed 44 Wing Tips —illustrated by David Baker 92 Primary Training Servo Tips —by Scott Stoops 98 Electro-Active Glow to electric converstion tips - Part 2, Avistar —by Tom Hunt 116 Gear Up 122 Departure The Little Engine That Did —by Terry Dunn
ON THE COVER: Jim Onorato gives us an exclusive review of the new Hangar 9 F4U-1D Corsair 50 ARF this month. This favorite warbird is an ideal size for everyday convenience and is destined to become a classic. See page 54 for Jim's complete review. Photo by Walter Sidas. |