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FLIGHT REPORT: Seagull Models/Legend Hobby P-26A Peashooter: Colorful between-the-wars classic: The Seagull Models P-26A Peashooter is an unusual 30cc model that stands out on the flightline; FEATURE: Fuel Facts: What’s best for your engine? FEATURE: Planes Worth Modeling: North American AT-6 Texan; FEATURE: How To: Functional Rigging Wires: Strengthen your wings and improve scale appearance; FEATURE: Construction: Fly Baby Bipe: Experimental homebuilt classic; FEATURE: A Higher Purpose: 12 ways drones are making our world a better place; FLIGHT REPORT: HSD Jets HME-262: Scale twin EDF jet with impressive performance; MAN Approved: Robart Mfg. #815 Retractable Landing Gear
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2020 TOP GUN SCALE INVITATIONAL
TOP GUN SCALE INVITATIONAL
THE 32ND YEAR OF EXCELLENCE!
THE COMPETITION CONTINUES
Every spring, Frank Tiano’s Top Gun Scale Invitational has heralded the beginning of the flying season, offering builders an opportunity to show off their projects in Lakeland, Florida after a winter spent finishing them in their workshops.
BUILDING BENCH & WORKSHOP TIPS
I have built countless RC models, from kits, plans and even my own scratch designs.
TOP GUN FAVORITE MARK CHAPMAN'S 1/3-SCALE ALBATROS D.VA
When I told Model Airplane News executive editor Debra Cleghorn that I was attending the Top Gun Scale Invitational for the first time, she asked me if I would interview the pilot of one of my favorite planes at the event. As a WW I fan (and a Balsa USA builder), I chose Mark Chapman’s beautifully detailed 1/3-scale Balsa USA Albatros D.Va, flown by Marvin Alvarez in Team Scale.
HEAVY-DUTY SCALE FLAPS
FUNCTIONAL CONTROL SURFACES WITH ADDED DETAIL
SEAGULL MODELS/LEGEND HOBBY SAVAGE SHOCK CUB
A short takeoff and landing wonder!
GETTING STARTED IN FPV
BetaFPV makes getting a bird’s-eye-view easier than ever!
AILERON/RUDDER MIXING EXPLAINED
Build good habits now and fly better tomorrow
BRITTEN-NORMAN - DEFENDER 2000
An electric-powered Islander on steroids
