ON THE COVER: Wally Warren’s great looking Grumman F8F Bearcat drone director makes a perfect photo pass. Wally placed 8th in the Sport Prop Class at the Top Gun Scale Invitational.  FEATURES: Top Gun Scale Invitational: 33rd year of world class excellence; Construction: Bellanca Cruisemaster Rare electric-powered, eye-catching, tri-tail classic; How To: Build it Right Pro tips for assembling your first ARF; Mission to Mars NASA’s high-tech RC helicopter; FLIGT REPORT: Legend Hobby/Seagull Models Morane Saulnier AI Advanced WW I French fighter

FLY LIKE A PRO! Intro to 3D Flying: Fly like the pros in half the time!; FEATURES: Warbirds Over Delaware: 29 years of military aviation fun; Cover and Paint Fabric-Covered Airplanes: Secrets to a perfect cloth finish; Planes Worth Modeling: Pitts Special S-2A: Classic 2-place competition biplane; Construction: The Pairadox: A twin free-flight design with a nod to the P-38 Lightning; FLIGHT REPORT: MR AeroDesign Pilatus Porter PC-6: A beautiful scale classic with great STOL performance; ON THE FLIGHTLINE: Product Review: Flying Tiger RC Tiger Transmitter Tray; Product Review: GT Power C6D and X2 Battery Chargers; MAN Approved: Oasser PS1 Mini Air Inflator and Du-Bro Products Tubing Benders

Annual Gear Guide! Get back to the flying field with these planes & products;  Features: First In Flight Jet Rally: A first-class fly-in;  The Pros Tell All: Tips and hints from the experts; Speed, Props and Power! Engine choices and power loading explained; Construction: 1/7-scale Globe Swift GC-1B: An unusual electric-powered classic with retracts; On The Frontline:  The Great RC Transmitter Espionage Caper … Or Not!; Aerobatics Made Easy

Speed Demons! This Year's Hottest Jet Rally:  Florida Jets: Afterburner (and electric!) jet action at Paradise Field!; How To: Center of Gravity Basics: The secret to a plane that flies well; Spot Landings and Landing over Obstacles: Control your touchdown location; Construction: The Pharaoh: Easy to build sport aerobat with a pyramid full of power!; How To: Don’t Trash that Crash! Pro tips for light, strong aircraft repairs; Flight Report: Dynam/Bitgo Hobby Hawker Hunter 70mm This easy-build jet is a great intro to EDFs

On The Cover: Curtis Switzer’s Super Stearman: Giant-scale biplane with impressive performance!; The Juniaer/T-27 Tucano! A popular Brazilian turbo-prop trainer; Pro Tips for Getting Started in RC: 10 dos and don’ts for success; Basic Radio Programming: Getting the most out of your transmitter; Introduction to Aerobatics: Loops, Rolls & Combos; Construction: Fun-Scale Zero: An easy to build, profile WW II warbird; SoXos/Heli-Professional Strike 7 Kit
High-performance 3D machine; Sneak Peek! Italian F-35A Lightning II; Coachella Valley Jet Jam

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

The Future of RC:  Wondering how the new uncrewed aircraft rules from the Federal Aviation Administration will affect the RC hobby? We have all the details, starting on page 16; Remembering Frank Tiano; The plane featured on the cover is the FMS F3A Explorer (fmsmodel.com); Flight Technique: Master the Rolling Harrier: A step-by-step guide to conquering this impressive 3D move; Bret Becker’s U-2C Dragon Lady
Construction: Shockwave: The ultimate Unlimited Reno air racer
FLIGHT REPORT: Legend Hobby VQ Junkers Ju-52 Classic German WW II Trimotor

Fully Loaded! Legend Hobby's 86" A-1 Skyraider: You’ll love this seriously scale warbird; The  Roban/Motion RC AH-64 Apache: A bad-ass helicopter commands attention!; GALLERY: Douglas/SBD Dauntless; Michael Fetyko’s award winning WW II dive bomber; HOW TO: Build a Detailed Gnome Rotary: Producing a competition-grade dummy engine; Dino DiGiorgio Sr. Memorial Warbird Rally: All power systems, all sizes, all warbirds welcome!; Construction: The Turbinator-E: Compact electric-powered ducted-fan jet that’s easy to build and fly; ON THE FLIGHTLINE: Goodbye, Flybar!, Two Approaches to Balancing, On the Wing, MAN Approved: Master Airscrew Tools

Top Gun 2020 Scale Invitational: 32nd year of excellence!;  Flight Technique: Aileron/Rudder Mixing Explained; Build good habits now and fl y better tomorrow; Seagull Models/Legend Hobby Savage Shock Cub: A short takeoff and landing wonder! ON THE FLIGHTLINE: Building Bench & Workshop Tips, Getting Started in FPV, Top Gun Favorite: Mark Chapman's 1/3-Scale AlbatrossD.VA; Pilot Projects; Hobby Hacks; Let’s Talk Giant Scale

Hot for the Holidays! By the Model Airplane News Crew:  ON THE COVER: Distributed by Chief Aircraft, the Krill Ares L is a 3D sport jet in a smaller, 2600mmlong size. It’s one of many RC planes and accessories in this year’s “Hot for the Holidays” feature, starting on page 14; Annual Du-Bro Sponsored Plans Guide: Top Building Projects from Model Airplane News ; How To: Getting into Gas Engines: Expert installation & Setup Tips; Construction: Britten-Norman Defender 2000: An electric-powered Islander on steroids;  FLIGHT REPORTS: Legend Hobby/VQ L-4 Grasshopper: A warbird that’s as easy to fly as a Piper Cub; ON THE FLIGHTLINE: Next Generation of RC’ers; Morgans Custom 3D Printing

Legend Hobby Spitfire 50 GP/EP ARF: This winning warbird is a fast build and flies like a dream;  On The Flightline: Sal’s Polikarpov I-16; MAN Approved: Cortex 3-Axis Flight Stabilization System with USB; How To: Aluminum Engine Cowls: Tech tips for assembly and installation; How To: Paint Scale Markings with Vinyl Masks: Neat and precise results every time; Planes Worth Modeling: Supermarine Spitfire Mk II; How To: Advanced Balsa Carving: An easier way to make scale parts;  Gift Guide: 20+ Most-Wanted Presents for Aviation Enthusiasts; Construction:  The Hoodoo: Give free flight a try with this “low-winger”.

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

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

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

Flight Report: The new HSD Jets’ T-33 Shooting Star PNP Turbine; Planes Worth Modeling: Nieuport 17: The best pursuit plane of its day; Flight Report: Extreme Flight: 104” Laser EXP: This lightweight, strong aerobat flies like a dream; Fly the Humpty Bump: Be successful with a good vertical foundation, a cemented tempo and planning; Make Straight Trailing Edges: In the workshop with a master modeler; MAN Approved: Booma RC Gas/Turbine Q-Switch; MAN Approved: RC Fueling Systems Jet Fueler; Mibo Jets 1/4-scale A-10 Warthog; Hangar 9 CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX3; JR T44 Special Edition; Multiplex Slick X360; Model Airways 1/16-scale Fokker Triplane;  e Secrets of Truck Lagoon: Project Recover locates three missing World War II aircraft

ANNUAL GEAR GUIDE: 70+ Must-Have Planes, Radios, Gear, and More! Gear Up for the Flying Season!; Gallery: Curtiss FII-2 Goshawk: Jeffery Fiscus’s “miniature” model of the 1930’s U.S. biplane;  GEICO Skytypers: A family-run business that changed the skywriting
industry forever!; Fly Like an Ace: Pro Tips for Warbird Pilots; On the Flightline: Best Camo Jets RC Inspiration; Amazing Aerials: Pro Photography Advice from the World's Best

Florida Jets 2020: The Annual Jet Fly-In at Paradise Field Near Lakeland Lindor Airport was Well Attended and Another Great Success!; Top Gun Maverick: The Iconic 80's Aviation Action Classic Returns to Thrill a New Generation; Detail a Cockpit: Add That Lived-In Look to Your Model; Jeti DS-24: A Top-of-the-Line Radio System; FMS 850mm Flash: A Great Intermediate Step to EDF Jets!; Seagull Models/ VQ Warbirds Bristol M.1C: A Stunning World War I Replica; Create Scale Aircraft Louvers: Realistic Details Add Functional Cooling; Fleet Model 2 Biplane:; The Perfect Choice for Low and Slow, Scale Flying Fun; MAN Approved: Alibre Atom3D; MAN Approved: Red5 Designs Vinyl Graphics

2020 Editor's Choice Awards for Best Products : VQ Warbirds B-24 Liberator, PowerBox Core Radio System, Sullivan Products ProRod Control Linkage System, FMS Futura V2, DJI Mavic Mini; FMS Beaver 2000MM V2: The Ultimate Bush Plane!; The 2020 Blue Max Scale Challenge and Fly-In: Celebrating WWI Aviation;  Florida Ejet Fest International: Fast Times at the Imperial RC Club Field; Warbird Pilots' British/ French WWI Figures; Book Review: MiG Alley: U.S Air Force in Korea 1950 - 53; Makeover Magic: Expert Weathering Tips; In The Workshop: Easy Engine Swaps; Aviation; The Road To Top Gun: A Sneak Peak at Some Impressive Competitors; Aviation's Living History: The Museums and Tours Keeping Warbirds Alive and Aloft

Step Up To Jets! High Speed Pilot Guide: Pro Tips for the First Time E-Jet Pilot; E-flite/ Horion Hobby F-16 Falcon 64mm: Great Flying Electric Model of a World-Renowned Jet!; VQ Warbirds Rare Bear: Sporty Reno Racing Superstar; King Tech Turbine K45 G3: The Ideal Engine for 10  to 12 Pound Jets; Winter Flying: A Cure for the Wintertime Blues; Monster WACO YMF-5: Dave Collis' 40% Scale Classic Biplane; Build the Ultimate Dummy Engine: It's Scale and It Spins! Sullivan Products S600 Hi-Tork Starter; DJI Mavic Mini; Du-Bro Snowbird Skis

Hangar 9// Horizon Hobby Ki-43 Oscar 50-60cc ARF: A Giant-Scale Warbird with the Manners of a Well-Behaved Sport Plane;  First Flight Success: Expert Tips Make it Easy to Earn Your RC Wings;  Hobby Zone/ Arrows RC Bigfoot: Out-of-the-Ordinary Bush Plane with Great Performance;  34th Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic: A Premier Float Plane Event!;  Master the Crosswind Landing: Best Practices and Advice for Dealing with Wind;  Gas Engine Setup: Installation Tips to Keep Your Powerplant Happy; Electric Joins Top Gun: New Foam Electric Ducted-Fan Jets Will be at Top Gun this Year; TrakPower TK955 Digital Soldering Station: A Do-It-All Soldering Station; Dremel Lite: Affordable Precision from a Cordless Rotary Tool

Top 10 Warbirds! Flying These Fighting Machines Will Make You Feel Like an Ace!  Peter Goldsmith's BAE Hawk 100, an incredible RC Jet; Construction: The Supermarine Spitfire MKI: A Great-Flying Battle of Britain Superstar; A Brief History of Drones, Part 2: An Inside Look at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Modern UAS; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby EC-1500 1.2M Versatile Cargo Twin with a Wide Flight Envelope; Radio Review: The JR Propo DFA T14x4: Black Pearl 2,4GHz 14-Channel Radio System; Flight Technique: Flying Precision Rolls

World Class WWI Warbirds! The 53rd Annual WWI R/C Jamboree at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome;  HobbyKing's NE-1 Navy Cub: Great Flying Giant-Scale Military Version of a Classic Aircraft; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby's Carbon-Z Cub SS 2.1M: The Giant Scale Classic is Back and Better Than Ever!; Giant Scale Night Flying Basics: Tips for Installing a High-Intensity Lighting System; Servos 101: All You Need to Know About Your RC Airplane's 'Muscles'; RealFlight/ Horizon Hobby's RF9 Flight Simulator: Its New Controller is a Game Changer!; A Brief History of Drones: An Inside Look at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's UAS Collection; The Southern Scale Helicopter Challenge: 19th Year in Dalton, GA

Holiday Wish List: 42 Must-Have Planes, Radios & Accessories; The Annual Plans Guide: A Guide to 132 Airplane Plans; In the Workshop with Pat Tritle: 61 Years of Model Building; How To: Flying with Flaps: Fly Like a Pro by Understanding the Basics; HobbyZone/ Horizon Hobby AeroScout S 1.1m: A Sleek Pusher Trainer with SAFE Technology; Seagull Models DHC-1 Chipmunk 20cc: A Great First Warbird!; Arrows RC Marlin 64mm EDF: A Great First Electric Ducted-Fan Jet! 

Scale Special:  Scale Accessory Roundup: Editors' Top Picks for Your Workshop; Long Island Skyhawks Dawn Patrol; Product Review: Powerbox Systems CORE: Top-Shelf Transmitter for the Serious Pilot; Hot To: WWI Fokker Makeover; How To: Wood Carving Basics for Scale Models; How To: Create Award-Winning Aluminum Finish; Paul Le Tourneau's Amazing F-86 Sabre Jet; Planes Worth Modeling: The Acro Sport II Aerobatic Biplane; FMS A-10 Thunderbolt II V2; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby F-15 Eagle 64mm EDF; E-flite Horizon Hobby P-39 Airacobra 1.2m

VQ Warbirds B-24 Liberator: WWII Heavy Bomber Loaded with Details and Easy to Build!; FMS Futura V2 80mm EDF: A Slick-Looking, Smooth-Flying Electric Sport Jet; Get Charged Up! - Seven Great Chargers for Battery Care and Feeding; Warbirds Over Delaware: A Celebration of Giant-Scale Fighters and Bombers; How a Warbird Pilot Became a Jet Jock; Gallery: Tom Lowrie and His Acro Sport IIS: An Amazing 40% Scale Aerobatic Biplane is Scratch-Built; Transplant Test Flight: Inside the First-Ever Drone Transport of a Human Organ; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby Extra 300 3D 1.3mm

Best Jets! The Editors' 10 Top Picks for the Best Sport and Scale Speed Demons; Horizon Hobby's RC Fest: Heaven On Earth for RC'ers!; Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny": Bruce Ream's Magnificent Barnstorming Biplane from Yesteryear; How To Dress Up Your Warbird: Weathering and Detailing a Spitfire ARF; The WACO SRE: Building a Classic Cabin Biplane; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby F-4 Phantom II 80mm EDF; TOP RC Model P-51 Mustang; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby Timber X 1.2m

Top Gun Scale Invitational: 100+ World-Class Planes & Pilots; VQ Warbirds Tiger Moth; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF; FMS Ranger PNP: A Mid-Size All-Purpose Trainer with Sport Performance; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby Viper 70mm EDF Jet: A Great Starting Point for Electric Performance Jets; Aerobatics: Mastering the Three-Turn Negative Spin

The Annual Gear Guide: Mission Critical Planes, Drones, Radios, Power Systems, and Accessories; Florida Jets 2019: 21st in a Row and Still Going Strong!; What's in the Future for RC? A Conversation about the State of the Hobby; Aeronca 7AC Champ: This classic "Airknocker" is Easy to Build and a Great Flier; Flight Technique: Mastering the Takeoff

Ultimate Performers: Awe-Inspiring Giant-Scale RC Aircraft; RealFlight RF8 Horizon Hobby Edition Simulator; VQ Warbirds Twin Otter: Fun to Build, Fun to Fly; FMS 3000mmFox: The Supersized Aerobatic Electric Glider; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby Pitts S-1S 850mm BNF: The Classic Biplane that Ushered in Aerobatic Competition; Rage R/C Super Cub MX: A Backyard Classic; Whale Watching: HowDrones are Transforming Marine Research; How to with Flaps; How to DIY a Smoke Muffler

2019 Editor's Choice: The Best Products We've Tried and Tested This Year; The Hangar 9/ Horizon Hobby P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF: Well-Designed, Excellent-Flying Sport-Scale Warbird!; The 10th Annual WWI Blue Max Scale R/C Challenge; Contsruction: 50th Anniversary of Snoopy's Doghouse; FMS PA-18 Super Cub 1700mm; Blade/ Horizon Hobby Fusion 480; E-flite/ Horizon Hobby Delta Ray One

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