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Holiday on Ice F1C winner. Two views, dimensions and airfoil sections. AERO MODELLER #648 Jan 1990 (v.55) pg. 50
Majorette. 38" wingspan sportster is just right for 0.8cc motors. Can be converted to rudder-only radio-control. Full-size plans included. AERO MODELLER #655 Aug 1990 (v.55) pg. 426
Palmetto Bug. 28" span high-wing, cabin class aircraft with dual fins. This free-flight model will take any motor up to 0.5cc. Full-size plans included. AERO MODELLER #658 Nov 1990 (v.55) pg. 631
Snarler. A free-flight aircraft for 0.8-1.5cc motors. The low wing design is representative of typical WWII fighter (Mustang, Hurricane, Dewoitine D520, Tony, Yak 9, Hinkel 100D, ...). Full-size plans included. AERO MODELLER #659 Dec 1990 (v.55) pg. 686
Getting started in competition free-flight contests. Part 1. Selecting the class. AERO MODELLER #664 May 1991 (v.56) pg. 262
Getting started in competition free-flight contests. Part 2. Selecting the airplane. Kits vs. plans. AERO MODELLER #665 Jun 1991 (v.56) pg. 326
Two 1/2A power competition designs. (1) Boot. A 1/2A free-flight gas-powered design that is a good introduction to F1C competition for beginners. Full-scale plan included. (2) Ricochet. A competitive design built as light as possible from typical (hard) sheet balsa. Reduced-scale plan included. Part 1. AERO MODELLER #665 Jun 1991 (v.56) pg. 356, Insert
Getting started in competition free-flight contests. Part 3. Objectives, design parameters, construction, etc. AERO MODELLER #666 Jul 1991 (v.56) pg. 382
Getting started in competition free-flight contests. Part 4. Finer points of construction. A look at materials and tools. AERO MODELLER #667 Aug 1991 (v.56) pg. 444
Chase a Shadow. Moon Shadow, a half-scale version of the 1937 Shadow free-flight gas-powered model. Features a 36" wingspan, T-tail, and any .5 to .8 engine. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #667 Aug 1991 (v.56) pg. 460, Insert
Two 1/2A power competition designs. (1) Boot and (2) Ricochet. Part 2. AERO MODELLER #667 Aug 1991 (v.56) pg. 484
Getting started in competition free-flight contests. Part 5. Winding and other ancillary equipment, associations and clubs, and the rules and types of contest. AERO MODELLER #668 Sep 1991 (v.56) pg. 504
Slow 400. An open power model for 2.5 to 3.5cc has 401 sq.inch wing area, 7.25 aspect ratio, 141 sq.inch tail area, and 9x4 prop. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #668 Sep 1991 (v.56) pg. 516, Insert
Tom Thumb returns. A 22" span sport free-flight model for D.C. "Bambi" or 0.2 cu.in. engines. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #675 Apr 1992 (v.57) pg. 11, Insert
Miss Charlotte. A 38.5" span free-flight model for 0.5 to 1.00cc diesels. Designed for the "Mayfly Trophy" event. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #676 May 1992 (v.57) pg. 26, Insert
Wombat. A free-flight version of Peter Holland's 1959 control-line "Duplex Delta". Powered by a Cox .010 (or CO.2). Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #679 Aug 1992 (v.57) pg. 25
Chad Mk II. A 50" span sport tailless flying wing for 1cc diesels features undercamber on both top and bottom of the wing. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #682 Nov 1992 (v.57) pg. 48, Insert
Fortune. A 24" span sport flyer designed for very small diesels or a CO.2 motor. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #684 Jan 1993 (v.58) pg. 16, Insert
Banshee Babee. A two-thirds scale version of the Banshee profile which dominated free-flight competitions in the 1940's. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #685 Feb 1993 (v.58) pg. 36, Insert
Correction AERO MODELLER #686 Mar 1993 (v.58) pg. 5
Flying Midget. Half-scale version of a vintage 1937 free-flight model. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #688 May 1993 (v.58) pg. 36, Insert
Guide to International F/F (free-flight) competition classes. AERO MODELLER #690 Jul 1993 (v.58) pg. 24
Little Monster. Half-scale version of the vintage (1949) "Frankenstein" free-flight model. Full-scale plan included. AERO MODELLER #692 Sep 1993 (v.58) pg. 35, Insert
55 Special. A low wing (40.5" span) free-flight model with semi-scale appearance to be powered by the new PAW 55 engine. Designed for flight in calm conditions on low power. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #693 Oct 1993 (v.58) pg. 18, Insert
Pee Wee Bumble Bee. Biwing free-flight aircraft is shaped and painted like an oversized bumble bee and powered by a Cox Pee-Wee .020 engine. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #696 Jan 1994 (v.59) pg. 17
Forray. An unusual free-flight canard biplane design inspired by the Mimi and Martian Fun-Flyers. Powered by a Cox .010 engine. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #697 Feb 1994 (v.59) pg. 24
Bugaboo. Build this vintage style ROG free-flight balsa model powered with a small engine (ED Bee 1 cc, Mills 0.75cc. etc.). Features a 42" wingspan and fast construction. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #699 Apr 1994 (v.59) pg. 18
Pros and cons of various structures and materials for free-flight (F1B) tail booms. Part 1. Design and introduction to materials. AERO MODELLER #700 May 1994 (v.59) pg. 49
Revolver Junior. A good model and advice for the Slow Open Power (SOP) class of free-flight gas-powered aircraft. Reduced-scale plan included. AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 18
Pros and cons of various structures and materials for free-flight (F1B) tail booms. Part 2. Making the mandral. Making a boom from balsa, tissue, Kevlar and glass. AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 49
KL 53. Reduced-scale plan for a late 1940's Swedish F/F gasoline powered model with the wing on a pylon. AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 35
Pros and cons of various structures and materials for free-flight (F1B) tail booms. Part 3. Construction using carbon fibre and metal foil. AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 49
Flipper 27. Biplane model with a 27" wingspan is powered by a 0.5-1c.c. engine. Can be flown free-flight or equipped with a lightweight radio. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #708 Jan 1995 (v.60) pg. 42
Added Info AERO MODELLER #710 Mar 1995 (v.60) pg. 4
Arcturus. Reduced-scale plans for an ACE "Andromeda" (circa 1947), a power model for diesels of .5 to .8cc. Wingspan of 25" and a wing area of 110 square inches. AERO MODELLER #708 Jan 1995 (v.60) pg. 49, 51
RPM. Pylon free-flight model with a 28" wingspan is powered by a small (.024) engine. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #711 Apr 1995 (v.60) pg. 44
F1C free-flight gas powered model by Pete Watson, winner of the European Championships. Chart of basic dimension and airfoil information. AERO MODELLER #712 May 1995 (v.60) pg. 48
Mini-Madcap. Free-flight cabin model for small diesels (0.3cc-0.5cc). A 30" span version of Vic Smeed's 1952 original. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #715 Aug 1995 (v.60) pg. 44
Ebenezer Tiger Moth. A profile model of 23" span for 0.5cc diesels. Can be enlarged for 0.75 diesels. Built from sheet balsa. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #716 Sep 1995 (v.60) pg. 10
Azbug. A half-size 1937 vintage free-flight gas model for 1/4.cc engines has a 22.5" span and conventional construction. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #725 Jun 1996 (v.61) pg. 24, 25 (Insert)
Advice for beginners to discover the delights of free-flight models. Tips on building, trimming, flying, etc. AERO MODELLER #732 Jan 1997 (v.62) pg. 44
Fancy Pants. A 45" span sport model for free flight or two-function R/C assist. Designed for .75cc diesels. Based on a 1950s control-line stunter. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #740 Aug 1 1997 (v.62) pg. 8, Insert
Model tracking by radio. Using a radio beacon (bug) and suitable receiving equipment to locate free-flight model aircraft. Part 1. AERO MODELLER #745 Dec 19 1997 (v.62) pg. 40
Model tracking by radio. Using a radio beacon (bug) and suitable receiving equipment to locate free-flight model aircraft. Part 2. AERO MODELLER #746 Jan 16 1998 (v.63) pg. 12
Mite. A very simple (build-in-a-weekend) 28" span free-flight power model. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #746 Jan 16 1998 (v.63) pg. 43, Insert
Pete. A 30" span all sheet biplane free-flight model for 0.5-1.0cc engines. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #752 Jul 30 1998 (v.63) pg. 10, Insert
Slow Open Power. How to get started in SLOP, the popular free-flight competition class that gives all comers a good chance of success. Part 1. Basic rules. AERO MODELLER #755 Oct 22 1998 (v.63) pg. 29
Ebenezer. An all-sheet balsa quickie for free-flight with small engines. Six design variations shown. Reduced-scale plan included. AERO MODELLER #755 Oct 22 1998 (v.63) pg. 40
Slow Open Power. Part 2. Motors and models. AERO MODELLER #756 Nov 19 1998 (v.63) pg. 6
gLUDDer! A simple flying wing model that offers an introduction to radio assist (wireless control), free-flight power, or towline gliding. Accepts .75-1.0cc glow or diesel engines. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #756 Nov 19 1998 (v.63) pg. 9, Insert
Odham's oddity. Construct a vintage Ron H. Warring "High Cabin" free-flight model aircraft (circa 1948) suitable for .75cc engine. Reduced-scale plan included. AERO MODELLER #756 Nov 19 1998 (v.63) pg. 41
Slow Open Power. Part 3. Techniques of setting up the flight pattern. AERO MODELLER #757 Dec 17 1998 (v.63) pg. 20
Pathos. A 24" span free-flight sportster suitable for electric, CO.2, or diesel power units. Full-size plan included. Part 1. Fuselage. AERO MODELLER #761 Apr 8 1999 (v.64) pg. 20
Pathos. Part 2. Wing and tail plan. AERO MODELLER #762 May 6 1999 (v.64) pg. 26
Correction AERO MODELLER #763 Jun 3 1999 (v.64) pg. 5
Big Brit. A 49"-span free-flight power competition model for plain-bearing 1.5cc diesels. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #765 Jul 29 1999 (v.64) pg. 8, Insert
Trimming free-flight model aircraft for the best glide duration. AERO MODELLER #766 Aug 26 1999 (v.64) pg. 20
Spitnezer. An all-sheet construction free-flight model for 0.5 to 0.8cc engines. This profile-style model is reminiscent of a Spitfire aircraft. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #767 Sep 1999 (v.64) pg. 20
The E30 E-Van family of free-flight powered model aircraft. A reduced-scale plan is included. Building and trimming tips and a look at motor options (gas, electric, and CO.2). AERO MODELLER #768 Oct 1999 (v.64) pg. 32
Flying punt. An unorthodox rise-off-water canard-style free-flight model aircraft for 0.5 to 0.8cc power. Features a swept-back main wing and a fuselage shaped like a flat-bottom boat. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #769 Nov 1999 (v.64) pg. 25, Insert
Added Info AERO MODELLER #770 Dec 1999 (v.64) pg. 42
Bring 'em back alive. A review of the latest free flight model recovery systems and search techniques. Part 1. AERO MODELLER #776 Jun 2000 (v.65) pg. 36
Stomper. Reprint of the original construction notes and reduced-scale plans for this 1952 free flight model which uses a plain bearing diesel no larger that 1.5cc. AERO MODELLER #777 Jul 2000 (v.65) pg. 18
Meda Flyer (or Oxford Universal). An 18" span rubber power model which can be flown indoors or outdoors. May also be adapted to electric and CO.2 power. Full-size plan included. AERO MODELLER #777 Jul 2000 (v.65) pg. 21
Bring 'em back alive. A review of the latest free flight model recovery systems and search techniques. Part 2. AERO MODELLER #777 Jul 2000 (v.65) pg. 24
Added Info AERO MODELLER #779 Sep 2000 (v.65) pg. 37
Field repairs. Typical breaks and remidies for free flight models. Includes a suggested field repair kit. AERO MODELLER #777 Jul 2000 (v.65) pg. 38
Rebel III. Traditional construction details of Peter Bowers' 1938 original. Includes unpublished construction drawings made in 1945. AERO MODELLER #782 Dec 2000 (v.65) pg. 6
Fly Baby. Recalling Peter Bowers' popular 1940 design. Includes reduced-scale drawings and limited instructions for constructing the float plane version. AERO MODELLER #784 Feb 2001 (v.66) pg. 6
A-B Astrostar. Big brother to the 1/2A Astrostar, this larger 600 sq.in. version is designed to compete in either A or B class with a simple engine change. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 66
The ZEEK chronicles. Part 6. Plan for a 1951 class A ZEEK model designed for .09 size glow engine. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 75, 177
Slow-Worm 432. Learn to fly free flight with this .09-.15-powered, 54" span, 14-oz. pylon model. MODEL AVIATION Oct 1990 (v.16#10) pg. 78
Junior flight. Motorized conversion for the Baby R.O.G. is suitable for a Pee Wee .02 engine. MODEL AVIATION Oct 1990 (v.16#10) pg. 136
BDF-1. Small stick-and-tissue replica of the Half Pint. This improved version of the 1940's Quarter Pint free-flight model is powered by a Cox .02 Pee Wee engine. MODEL AVIATION Dec 1990 (v.16#12) pg. 76
The ZEEK chronicles. Part 7. B/C class, 575-sq.-in. version. MODEL AVIATION Dec 1990 (v.16#12) pg. 84, 187
Carbon-reinforced wing joiner spar construction for use in FAI F1C power models. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1991 (v.17#6) pg. 61
Shagging free-flight aircraft. Tips on keeping track of model aircraft so you stand a better chance of retrieval. MODEL AVIATION Nov 1993 (v.19#11) pg. 30
Construction documentation for the B/C So Long, a free-flight old-timer model with a 54" wingspan and Forster .29 ignition engine. MODEL AVIATION Jan 1994 (v.20#1) pg. 60
More tips on retrieving model aircraft from trees. MODEL AVIATION Feb 1995 (v.21#2) pg. 30
Northern Light. Build a free-flight gas-type model for F1J competition with a 54" wingspan and 1/2A engine. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1995 (v.21#6) pg. 49
Niblite 584. Build a Class B free-flight of 72" span using an O.S. Max .25 engine. MODEL AVIATION Oct 1995 (v.21#10) pg. 40
Hangar 13 for 1/2A Texaco. A reduced-scale reproduction of a 10-ft. wingspan free-flight aircraft that originally flew in 1935. MODEL AVIATION Feb 1996 (v.22#2) pg. 48
Correction MODEL AVIATION Apr 1996 (v.22#4) pg. 6
Texas Zephyr. An easily built free-flight model for AMA 1/2A and F1J power. Features 58.5" wingspan, 320 square inches of wing area, .049 engine, built-up construction and Japanese tissue and dope covering. MODEL AVIATION Apr 1996 (v.22#4) pg. 52
Potato man. A simple free-flight sport model with 36" wingspan, .049 engine, and built-up construction. Good beginners model. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1996 (v.22#6) pg. 32
Flat Albert. This profile free-flight biwing sport model aircraft features 24" wingspan, Pee Wee .020 power, and simple sheet balsa construction. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1996 (v.22#7) pg. 56
Nibble 300 free-flight winner performs a dual role in Cat. III 1/2A Gas and F1J Power. MODEL AVIATION Sep 1996 (v.22#9) pg. 32
Free-flight power model trim. How to achieve the best compromise between the high-speed flight during engine run and the slow, floating glide. Part 1. Model construction and setup considerations. MODEL AVIATION Mar 1997 (v.23#3) pg. 76
Free-flight power model trim. How to achieve the best compromise between the high-speed flight during engine run and the slow, floating glide. Part 2. The trimming process. MODEL AVIATION May 1997 (v.23#5) pg. 52
Advice on choosing the type of model to get you started in free-flight duration. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1997 (v.23#6) pg. 122
Genie. A fixed-geometry model for 1/2A-F1J free-flight. Features a 54" wingspan and built-up construction. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 40
Correction MODEL AVIATION Sep 1997 (v.23#9) pg. 6
Swift. A free-flight Old-Timer Class B model designed in 1970 to meet 1941 rules. Wingspan is 58" with elliptical outer panels, engine is an O.S..25 converted to ignition, construction is built-up and covered with silk and dope. MODEL AVIATION Sep 1997 (v.23#9) pg. 40
Calculating the critical climb angle for free-flight model aircraft. MODEL AVIATION Dec 1997 (v.23#12) pg. 148
SnapDragon. Gas F/F sport biwing (22" span) is built from only seven major parts (six of which are cut from balsa sheeting). Engine is a TeeDee .020 with an eyedropper tank. MODEL AVIATION Mar 1998 (v.24#3) pg. 50
Lil' Chugger. Build the National Free Flight Society's small power model of the year. This 53" wingspan model is powered by a 1/2A engine and features built-up construction. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1998 (v.24#7) pg. 60
Berryloid 1/2 replica (circa 1938). This free-flight 1/2A Texaco model features 54" wingspan and built-up construction. MODEL AVIATION Sep 1998 (v.24#9) pg. 60
Cloud Kitten. A sport free-flight model for the Cox Pee Wee .020 engine. Wingspan 35", length 25", sheet balsa fuselage and foam wing construction. Reduced-scale plans included. MODEL AVIATION Mar 1999 (v.25#3) pg. 47
From the hand. Tips for stress free hand launching of flying model aircraft. RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1995 (v.38#5) pg. 18
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