January 2010

Features
18 NEAT 2009 by Frank Fanelli
Models large and small, fast and slow, but all electric

30 Super Scratch by Jim Vigani
An FM Product Review: R/C sport flier that goes mild to wild

40 Prop Checks & Balances by Don Carkhuff
Learn the details to get that prop square and true

50 Great Planes’ Reactor Bipe by Dan Landis
An FM Product Review: Exciting 3D action with this sleek bipe

60 Top Notch Products’ Navigator II by Joe Redan
An FM Product Review: Vintage inspired R/C amphib with charm

68 Truss Ribs by Jim Hiller
A look into the art form known as truss ribs

Columns
26 Building tips for those long winter months
Small Talk by Pat Tritle

28 The 2009 SAM Champs and much more
Old Timer by Mike Myers

36 Bob Moore’s enormous B-1 Lancer
Fan Facts by Greg Moore

38 Hangar 9 PT-19 ARF build, Part 1
C/L Stunt by Allen Brickhaus

48 The rise and dominance of the tip launch glider
F/F Sport by Larry Kruse

46 More news from the workshop
Cross Files by Don Ross

58 Micro e-gear for F/F, R/C and more
Electric Flight by Stew Meyers

66 The relationship of radio features to pattern class
R/C Pattern by Dean Pappas