In this issue

Scale! So You Wanna Fly Scale? The boss of scale lays it all out, By Frank Tiano; Make a “No Vac” Vacuum Former is DIY workshop accessory is less than $40!; Construction/T-28 Trojan Compact warbird for glow or electric power; Make Axe Handle Wingtip Skids An added bit of realism for any Triplane; FMS Ranger
A mild-mannered sport flier with great performance; A TBM History: One of a kind Ziroli Avenger; MAN Approved: Flying Tiger RC Tiger Transmitter Tray Pro; MAN Approved: Model Expo Model Airways 1/16-scale Fokker Triplane; WingCopter Delivers Coronavirus Tests; Rules & Regulations: A history of drone laws in the United States

PILOT PROJECTS

SHOWCASING WHAT YOU BUILD & FLY

2 mins

HOBBY HACKS

HELPFUL READER HINTS

2 mins

A TBM HISTORY: ONE OF A KIND ZIROLI AVENGER

Back in the early 2000s, Nick Ziroli Jr. wanted to design something extra special to compete with at Frank Tiano’s Top Gun Scale Invitational event. Since he hailed from Long Island, the famous Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo/bomber seemed most appropriate.

3 mins

Flying Tiger RC Tiger Transmitter Tray Pro

Add more comfort to your flight times!

2 mins

SO YOU WANNA FLY SCALE?

The boss of scale lays it all out

9 mins

MAKE A “NO VAC” VACUUM FORMER

This DIY workshop accessory is less than $40!

6 mins

T-28 TROJAN

Compact warbird for glow or electric power

9 mins

The easy way to creating a realistic “front office”

Hopefully you liked the first “From the Shop,” which informed you about a hobby related company that you may not have otherwise known about.

3 mins

MASTER THE FIGURE-M

If you want to become the best aerobatic pilot possible, you need to master key maneuvers by taking small steps. First, make sure you’re proficient in performing maneuvers like inverted flight, vertical and horizontal rolls, inside and outside loops and stall turns. You can then perform these moves in sequences to create show-stopping routines. This month, I’ll highlight a precision maneuver called the Figure-M, which incorporates two stall turns with a little twist. Without further hesitation, let’s get started!

4 mins

1/3 scale Thomas Morse S4B “Tommy”

The latest from Martin Irvine’s workshop

2 mins

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Igniting reader passion for RC flight is the goal of every issue of Model Airplane News, the world’s leading RC flying magazine. Since 1929, the primary focus has been on improving flying skills through step by step, how to articles and construction projects, detailed flight techniques from the basics to advanced aerobatics and in-depth field and bench reviews of the latest planes and accessories. Each month, new fliers, hardcore enthusiasts and aerobatic pros turn to Model Airplane News as their No.1 source to ensure success in the air.