In this issue

Dawn Patrol 2020: Patrols and dogfights over Long Island; Editors’ Picks: Radio Roundup: Our favorite programmable transmitters; Monster-Scale B-25 Mitchell: Paul LeTourneau’s Amazing Panchito: HowTo: Paint Over Film Covering: The easy technique for spray-on weathering and
detailing; Legend Hobby / Seagull Models P-47: Th is WW II warbird will make you an ace! Construction: Quadzilla: A four-motor sport flier with pattern-ship performance; A Foamie Fixation
Planting One Billion Trees with Drone; MAN Approved: Squadron Signal Worldwide F-16 Markings;
MAN Approved: Balsa USA 1/4-Scale Deluxe Nicopress Starter Set; MAN Approved: Sonic-Tronics McDaniels R/C Servo Slo III

A FOAMIE FIXATION

To say that Bill Yirka of Enid, Oklahoma likes foam-board RC airplanes would be an understatement, as evidenced by this photo of Bill surrounded by 274 of his own designs. Bill tells us he started flying about six years ago, noting, “Unaware of the local club, I learned on my own, which resulted in a depleted checking account and a lot of crumpled parts that once resembled store-bought wings, tails, and fuselages.”

1 min

DAWN PATROL 2020

Patrols and dogfights over Long Island

7 mins

RADIO RUNDUP: Our favorite programmable transmitters

For many years as new and innovative radio systems have become available, Model Airplane News has been here to review them all and have shared our findings with our readers. From 27 and 72MHz to the first 2.4GHz rigs, our editors and contributors have taken these RC radio systems and put them through real-world field and bench testing. The level of sophistication we have today is truly impressive and the radio programming features have reached levels that we couldn’t even dream of back in the day. So here, in no particular order, are our eight favorite editors’ picks for quality, price, and performance.

9 mins

MONSTER-SCALE B-25 MITCHELL Paul LeTourneau's Amazing Panchito

When it comes to amazing, monster-scale warbirds, one of our all-time favorites is this awesome B-25 Mitchell built and flown by Paul LeTourneau of Oconto, Wisconsin. For several years, Paul has been wowing the crowds with his bomber at several warbird events including the annual “Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest” in Fond du lac, WI., and the “Warbirds over Delaware” event in Bear, DE. Paul’s B-25 draws a crowd whenever it shows up on the flightline, and he does an amazing job of piloting his classic twin-engine WW II bomber.

4 mins

PAINT OVER FILM COVERING

The easy technique for spray-on weathering and detailing

5 mins

P-47 - This WW II warbird will make you an ace!

The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most iconic pursuit planes of WW II. Nicknamed “the Jug,” the Thunderbolt broke the mold when it first saw service. Crew members were astonished at the sheer size of the aircraft as it was much larger than other aircraft at the time. The P-47 swiftly became revered by both its pilots and the crew members that maintained it. It was an absolute hunting machine with eight .50 caliber machine guns and a maximum range of about 1,000 miles. It has been said that the P-47 is one of the best “heavy metal” warbirds to fly! Legend Hobby with Seagull Models offers the P-47 in several sizes, but this new 81-inch-span giant-scale version comes with a ton of scale features. I have always loved the P-47 and have wanted one in my RC hangar.

6 mins

QUADZILLA

A four-motor sport flier with pattern-ship performance

9 mins

WARBIRD PILOTS

Every scale plane deserves a scale pilot

3 mins

REVERSE SHARK'S TOOTH WITH A HALF ROLL

For something out of the ordinary, let’s discuss a common International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) maneuver. While the Reverse Shark’s Tooth can be performed with many different variations, let’s go over it in its most basic form, while adding a half roll during the upline. If you’re interested in learning more about aerobatic maneuvers or competition, then visit the mini-iac.com website. Even if you do not intend to become a competition pilot, this maneuver is a great turn-around maneuver (a fancy way to change flight direction). Also, it will build on your skills as it incorporates the fundamentals of a roll and loop (and performing various radius corners throughout the maneuver), all while maintaining certain flight attitudes in upright and inverted flight. Let’s begin!

3 mins

Bob Curry's SE5 Scout

A craftsman shows off his work

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.