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Out & About:
THOSE WISE OLD HEADS - Controversial views from a beginner's perspective
TWO MINUTE AEROPLANE FACTORY - Flying at the Tate Gallery - you'd better believe it!
RIPMAX 50th ANNIVERSARY - Half a century of growth: what of the future
Plans & Construction:
LEPRECHAUN TWO - Dick Twomey's glider - 50 years late
ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE MONITOR - Know exactly how much flight time you have left
JET-5 / Red-5 - Full size plans for stylish R/C sports model - an R/C Jet style aerobatic model for 0.25 - 0.40 cu.in. engines and 4-function R/C. Designed by Dave Ridgway. (FULL SIZE PLAN - also see additional images above)
GOING UP! - Ease that aching back with a new workbench
Technique:
WATTS UP - More invaluable info on electric ducted fans
HOW I DID THAT - Readers tips towards a better way
SCALE AEROBATICS - Adding power: lots of it
COPYING LARRABEE PROPELLERS - Make a more efficient prop - templates provided
FREE FLIGHT FACT FILE - Concluding our feature on rubber power
Regulars:
PRE-FLIGHT - News you should know about
SHOP TALK - Latest must-have items available
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN - Shows, competitions, swapmeets - they are all included
Tests & reviews:
SANWA RD6000 - Latest computer radio, with a 'bargain' price tag
FU2-A - Competition Fun Fly from the Pare Amber stable
GMS 25ABC - Low-cost 2-stroke: is it good value for money
RAPTOR - Thunder Tiger's first ever helicopter - have they got it right
STRAIGHT FROM THE BOX - Final part of our survey of the ARTF market
FOCKEWULF190 - Balsacraft's semi-scale design, built for electric AND i.c.
The full size plan from this issue is
also available as a separate item:
This model was designed following a whole series of delta winged aircraft, the two main attributes of which were their compact size and an ability to perform well in less than ideal conditions - an important consideration for any model to be flown within the UK!
I wanted to combine these practical features with a simple to construct and rugged model that would be that little bit different from the usual sports/intermediate model. A 'jet' style was chosen to maintain some of the delta's attributes, but with improved appearance. However, many swept-wing designs have a nasty tendency to tip-stall at low speeds, so to overcome this the wing features plenty of washout and has a progressive section change from the root to the tip. Result was an aircraft which is not only easy to fly, but also great fun, with exemplary low speed manners and an excellent acrobatic ability. Unlike many 'jet' models, it will execute tight loops and turns - so making it ideal for the smaller site.
