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FEATURES:
ARE YOU RECEIVING ME? - (Almost) Everything you wanted to know about Radio Systems but were afraid to ask...
SPACE WARS! - Steve Dorling lets the force of the innovative modeller be with him as he tackles his rapidly growing hangar
BRITISH FALCON - Britain’s first factory-built glider the Slingsby Type 1 is realistically replicated here with this 1:6.25 scale 80“ span traditionally built model, our feature plan this month courtesy of Keith Humber
STICK WITH IT! - Glues a are vital component of modelling. Don Farrer, a polymer chemist, explains what makes glues stick
FOLD AWAY A MODEL STAND - Model stands are a vital part of our sport but take up lots of space: Greg Tracey has a solution...
PRODUCT REVIEWS:
CAPICHE 50 - Dave Wilshere tames a pussycat! Would you like to discover the joys of wood and glue, then Island Hobbies’ Capiche could be just the model... Capiche!
A MICRO ADRENALINE GENERATOR - Micro-jet RR (Ready for Radio) provides a very quick way into the air for the experienced modeller looking for a buzz
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A.P.R.I.L FOOLING - Something different for the weekend? The A.P.R.l (Aerobatic Projectile Rainpipe #1) for .25 - .46 engines could just suit the weekend pilot...(FULL SIZE PLAN)
FLIGHT LINES:
DIARY DATES - What’s on and Where
NURNBERG 2004 - From possibly the world’s biggest Toy Fair, we bring you a taster of the new and exciting things to come for the aeromodeller. Feast your eyes and enjoy!
REGULARS:
TAKE OFF - News and views
BEST IN SCALE - Along with a report from the Wright Memorial centenary meet, Philip Kent describes fuselage design, and how to calculate undercarriage and cabane wires
CHARGED FLYING - Stephen Mettam takes a look at the next ‘big thing' in electric flying... The Lithium Ion Polymer battery
AERODYNAMIC FORUM - Amongst the reader’s queries answered this month are; signal blanking, why fit ‘anti-balance tabs’ and aileron airflow
NET TRAWL - Further interesting and informative websites for the aeromodeller
FLYING STUFF - It’s time to relax a little! With the toolbox of basics now full and ready for use, it’s time for the Cuban Eight...
JETS - This month Dick gives details on great websites, ‘largin’ it in Magaluf and a miracle cure for milky canopies
LIGHT FLIGHT - The column that keeps you up to date with all things miniature in the R/C world of model flight, courtesy of John Stennard
SOAKER’S SLOT - The Vector III, the Phase 6 and the rise and rise of the synthesiser are the Mike’s hot topics this month
POWERHOUSE - Do good things come in small packages? Steve Dorling gives the diminutive Enya SS15 his thorough analysis - and the verdict is...
THE SPORT CHANNEL - Our regular look at sports and vintage flying uncovers a simulating story, finds a St. Leonards’ Meteor flying in Australia, receives a ‘Rapier’ anecdote, and has some good practical advice for everyone!
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SHOPPER’S DIRECTORY - Where to find your modelling needs
COMING NEXT ISSUE - Stay tuned! Even more NEW stuff is coming!
