In this issue

25 for $25 (or less!): Our favorite field & bench tools & accessories; Sean Curry’s Hawker Tempest: The backstory of a Top Gun Contender; How To: Getting Started with Helicopters:
10 pro tips you need to know; HowTo: Understand Your Radio: Getting the most out of your transmitter; Flight Technique: Pro Pilot Turning Tips: The keys to flying smooth, consistent moves every time; Construction: Howard DGA-5 “Ike” Golden Age Miss Chevrolet Racer; Legend Hobby: Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane .60; STEM Education & RC Airplanes; MAN Approved: Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump; MAN Approved: Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer

STEM EDUCATION & RC AIRPLANES

As more of our daily lives become dependent on computer programmers and engineers, schools are turning to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and mathematics) curriculum to teach students the skills that they need to someday work in these fields.

3 mins

Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump

If you have ever been to an RC airshow, then you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their flight routines.

2 mins

Du-Bro Products

Tru-Spin Prop Balancer

3 mins

SEAN CURRY'S HAWKER TEMPEST

The backstory of a Top Gun Contender

4 mins

GETTING STARTED WITH HELICOPTERS

10 pro tips you need to know

10 mins

UNDERSTAND YOUR RADIO

Getting the most out of your transmitter

6 mins

PRO PILOT TURNING TIPS

The keys to flying smooth, consistent moves every time

6 mins

WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN!

In 1973, a product was introduced to the radio control market that would forever contribute to the design of every scale model and pattern model on the planet.

3 mins

REDUNDANT POWER-SUPPLY OPTIONS

When you build a realistic giant-scale model of a specific full-size aircraft, you have many options to consider.

6 mins

Brian Perkins's Triplane Success

One of our good RC flying buddies Brian Perkins recently enjoyed a very successful test flight of his highly modified Fokker Dr.I Triplane that started off as the Balsa USA kit.

1 min

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Model Airplane News Magazine Description:

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.