Flying Models - April 2008

April 2008

Vol. 113 No. 04/808

Features
20 A-12 Shrike by Dan Reiss
This 1930’s monoplane is a true piece of aviation history

32 Backwards Flyer by Charles Mackey
Check out this directionally challenged e-powered craft

38 Spacewalker by Claudio Lopes de Souza and Larry Kruse
A stunning F/F model of the timeless homebuilt

60 Sig’s Primary Force by Robby Hunt
An FM Product Review: Classic stunt design with ARF ease

66 Mulitplex Gemini by Frank Fanelli
An FM Product Review: Graceful foamy sport bipe for e-power

70 Great Planes’ P-40 Warhawk by Chris Susicke
An FM Product Review: Sport scale combat at its best

Columns
28 JR’s indoor festival and some new products
Electric Flight by Don Belfort

30 A look at the AMA’s Precision Aerobatic rule book
R/C Pattern by Dean Pappas

36 Some beautiful small scale R/C ships and more
Small Talk by Pat Tritle

44 The daddy of all R/C meetings and some reader reviews
Vintage Views by Bob Noll

46 Nickels, dimes, pistachios, and a pull-out plan
F/F Sport by Larry Kruse

50 Drugs, engine maintenance and some colorful ideas
C/L Combat by Phil Cartier

52 Recovering from disaster and some fun new stuff
C/L Stunt by Allen Brickhaus

54 E-power conversions and memories of a Vulcan pilot
Fan Facts by Greg Moore

56 More news from the workshop
Cross Files by Don Ross

76 Hangar 9 FS One Add-on
FYI by FM Staff