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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

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

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

Radio-control version of the Ebenezer control-line model (circa 1958). This biwing features a 32" swept-back wingspan and simple sheet construction. Powered by a PAW 1cc diesel. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #763 Jun 3 1999 (v.64) pg. 14, Insert

Lil' Ole Reliable. Redesigned 1938 model is modified for .049 power and R/C. Conventional stick-and-truss framework with a 50" wingspan.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 24

Tips on protecting R/C components from salt water and drying them out after flying a seaplane model off water.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 36

R/C Special. An update of Bill Winter's 1947 design. Part 1. History and evolution of the plane from 1947-1988.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1990 (v.16#3) pg. 24

R/C Special. An update of Bill Winter's 1947 design. Part 2. Construction and flight characteristics of the latest version which utilizes elevator/flap mixing controls.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 24

Thingamabob .25-size model. Suitable for glow engine power or a geared 05 electric motor. Can be flown free with three-channel R/C, tethered with simple R/C, or flown control line using the built-in bellcrank. May be configured as either a tricycle gear or a tail-dragger.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 62
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Jun 1997 (v.23#6) pg. 22

Der Fledermaus. Low-wing (polyhedral 55"-span) sport plane trainer with dihedral in the outer wing panels. Uses a .20-.25 engine. Designed for three- or four-channel R/C.
MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 24

R/C Floatplane fine tuning. Correct alignment of the top of the floats and the model's longitudinal axis can improve performance.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 106

Super Squire. An updated version of the Midwest Esquire kit (circa 1950) is a quick-building, easy-flying 54"-span R/C sport/trainer that takes .35 to .40 two-stroke or .40 to .50 four-stroke.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1990 (v.16#7) pg. 24

Pea Patch. R/C model is patterned after a 1930s home-built midwing design by Ed Heath. A golden age sport model with a 60" span and .40-.50 four-stroke engine.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 24

Blitz. A compact, smooth-flying, high-performance R/C sport plane using a .28 to .32 engine. One-piece construction makes the model both strong and light.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1990 (v.16#10) pg. 24

Krackerjac Mark I and Mark II. R/C sport plane/trainer combination.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1990 (v.16#11) pg. 83

Big Bingo. A low-wing R/C version of the Ace 4-120 monoplane with a batch of cosmetics applied. Features a two-piece wing joined with an strong aluminum tube. Powered by a Zenoah G-23. Constructed of spruce and Lite Ply.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1991 (v.17#2) pg. 28

Airmaster. Canard-wing R/C model features a dual .40 push-pull engine configuration and retractable tricycle gear. Can also be operated on a single .60 engine in either the pusher or tractor configuration.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1991 (v.17#8) pg. 18

Dime. A .10-powered, 33-oz. R/C sport trainer that is stable enough for the beginner yet maneuverable enough for the experienced fun flyer. This model is a twice-size version of the Nickel (circa 1988).
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1991 (v.17#10) pg. 82

Air Cadet. Fit a .020 engine and a micro radio system into this non-scale rendition of an earlier era military trainer or high-wing observation plane.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1992 (v.18#2) pg. 14

Mud Duck. A 60" span high-wing three-channel R/C aircraft with a T-tail and oversized wheels. Slow and gentle enough for beginners, but ready for a burst of aerobatics in experienced hands. Powered by a .30 four-stroke engine.
MODEL AVIATION May 1992 (v.18#5) pg. 32

Tips on selecting, installing, and flying float-equipped R/C aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1992 (v.18#6) pg. 20

Lite Bipe. Build the ugliest model airplane ever designed. A 37" wingspan R/C biplane which uses a four-channel radio, .30 to .40 engine, trussed-balsa frame, and a "Band-Aid" box for a muffler.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1992 (v.18#8) pg. 50

Feather Merchant 72. A 72" wingspan R/C version of a 1939 F/F design utilizes a .29 cu.in (or smaller) glow engine and three-channel radio.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1993 (v.19#2) pg. 23, 96

Peris JN-1. This high-wing R/C model has 57" wingspan, O.S. .15 engine, three-channel control and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1993 (v.19#6) pg. 56

Senior Slow Motion. R/C Sport model with 64" wingspan, three-channel radio and a choice of engine (.60 two-stroke, .90-1.2 four-stroke, geared 40-60 electric) is a larger version of the Slow Motion model featured in January 1987. Design features a large wing and rudder, but no horizontal stabilizer.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1993 (v.19#10) pg. 17

Kansas City Clipper. An R/C sport high-wing aircraft that resurrects a 1936 design. Wingspan is 96", engine is an ASP .61, control is three-channel, and construction is built-up.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1993 (v.19#11) pg. 16

Miss America. An "A" Texaco model for R/C sport or competition. 62" wingspan, diesel engine, and three channel R/C.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1994 (v.20#7) pg. 17

Perky. Small, light, low-powered R/C sport model suitable for use on small local fields. Features balsa construction, 2 channel R/C, 20" wingspan, and Tee Dee .010 engine.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1994 (v.20#8) pg. 33

Witch Craft. A twin-engine R/C sport aircraft with an 84" wingspan, two O.S. 90 engines, fixed or retract gear, seven servos, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1994 (v.20#10) pg. 39

Thing III. R/C sport aircraft for a .020 glow engine is shaped like a "lifting body" (delta wing, stealth, ...). Uses 2- or 3-channel R/C.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1994 (v.20#12) pg. 98

Leapin' Lena. Build a model from R/C's "Golden Years" (circa 1950s). An R/C sport model features a 54" wingspan, three channel radio, and .15-.19 engine.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1995 (v.21#3) pg. 33

The $3 wonder. Tips on converting a styrofoam "Sky Rider Glider" into a radio-controlled airplane powered with a Cox .049 engine mounted on a pylon.
MODEL AVIATION May 1995 (v.21#5) pg. 67

Vindicator. Easy-building second-step model with two flight modes. Build an R/C Sport/trainer with a 46" wingspan that can be increased to 60" using removable wingtips. Uses a Tee Dee .09 RC engine and three-channel radio (throttle, rudder, elevator).
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1995 (v.21#10) pg. 8

Delilah. Build this twin-.020 powered flying boat with a 38" wingspan. Features a parasol wing, a rolled-plywood fuselage, a wider beam fuselage, and longer nose moment. Uses a two-channel radio for elevator and rudder.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1995 (v.21#11) pg. 40

Blue Ridge Comet. A new-and-improved R/C "old-timer" sport model with 62" wingspan, .25-.29 two-stroke engine, optional split flaps, etc.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1995 (v.21#12) pg. 104

R/C Seagull. Model aircraft with a bird-shaped wing and tail feathers is painted to look like a seagull.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1996 (v.22#1) pg. 48

Hero 40. An R/C sport pusher-style model features three booms, a standard .40-size Kaos wing with swept-back leading edge (50" wingspan), K&B .40 engine, built-up balsa construction and three (or four) channel control.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1996 (v.22#2) pg. 16

QED (quod erat demonstrandum). An R/C sport canard with a 54" wingspan, pusher-configured O.S. .25 engine, and four channel control (throttle, aileron, elevator, and nose wheel).
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1996 (v.22#3) pg. 8

Lunch break biplane. R/C sport model aircraft with 36" wingspan, .15-.20 two-stroke engine, four-function control, balsa and foam construction.
MODEL AVIATION May 1996 (v.22#5) pg. 32

Indicator. Inexpensive equipment and simple construction make this a fun way to try powered R/C. This sport/trainer model has a stock Sig foam wing (45" wingspan), all-sheet tail surfaces, .049 engine, and two-channel (rudder, elevator) control. Good beginners model.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1996 (v.22#6) pg. 16

Soft Touch. An R/C sport aircraft that is simple, big, easier and safer to fly than many trainers. Wingspan is 95". Powered by K&B 100 engine and has five control functions (throttle, elevator, rudder, flaps and ailerons).
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1996 (v.22#7) pg. 16

Aileron trainer. R/C sport/trainer model has 48" wingspan, Cox Medallion .09 engine and three-function control (throttle, elevator, ailerons).
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1996 (v.22#12) pg. 8

Disguise your trainer. How to transform any high-wing RC trainer by adding a bomb-drop mechanism, landing lights, and colorful military style paint job.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1997 (v.23#2) pg. 61

Bushfly. An RC sport/trainer with a 61" wingspan, .40-.46 two-stroke engine, four-function control (throttle, elevator, rudder, ailerons) and built-up construction. Designed to fly just for the fun of it.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1997 (v.23#6) pg. 8

Brooklyn Annie. Versatile .40-powered model can be an RC trainer or a maneuverable aerobatic model.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1997 (v.23#12) pg. 101

Son of Goat. An updated version of a 1947 C/L "learners" model can be built either for R/C or C/L.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1998 (v.24#2) pg. 31

Super Bug. R/C Sport with 75" wingspan, .40-.50 four-stroke or .25-.35 two-stroke engine, three-channel control, and built-up construction. Derived from Rudder Bug (circa 1948) and Royal Rudder Bug (circa 1954).
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1998 (v.24#3) pg. 26
Correction MODEL AVIATION Jun 1998 (v.24#6) pg. 6
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Aug 1998 (v.24#8) pg. 89

Osprey. R/C sport with 63" wingspan, O.S. Max .25 engine, four-channel control (including nose wheel), and sheet over foam core construction. This model features a moderately swept-forward wing, a 45-degree V-tail, and extremely short coupling.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1998 (v.24#4) pg. 8

Ascender. A delta canard has unusual look and feel. This R/C model is built largely of sheet balsa. Careful selection helps keep the weight down. 59" wingspan, four-channel control, and an O.S. .40 FP engine.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1998 (v.24#7) pg. 8

Slow Motion Tradition. Fourth in the series of Slow Motion models, this R/C Sport features a tricycle gear, stretched fuselage, 64" wingspan, .40 two-stroke engine, and three-channel control. Construction is balsa and foam.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1998 (v.24#9) pg. 24

Rear Wind. An R/C sport model of a canard-wing aircraft is based on Jim Parish's full-scale Dart. Features 60" wingspan, pusher-style engine, built-up construction and film covering. Reduced-scale plans included.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1999 (v.25#2) pg. 8, 138

Duster. An R/C sport model with 72" wingspan, built-up construction and film covering is reminiscent of the long-nosed styling of a low-wing crop dusting aircraft. Powered by a .40 two-stroke engine. Reduced-scale plans included.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1999 (v.25#3) pg. 22

Merry Widow. Fast, stable R/C Sport design for 1/2A reed-valve engines. 44" wingspan. Balsa and foam construction. Reduced-scale plans included.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1999 (v.25#7) pg. 32

Flights of fancy. Tips on getting started in radio-controlled aircraft building and flying.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1990 (v.167#4) pg. 73

Docil delta. A robust, practical twin fin delta-shaped aircraft for 25 to 45 engines and three function radio. Constructed of brown paper-over-foam with a balsa-box spine. This 56" span model resembles a Delta-jet fighter
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1990 (v.32#1) pg. 34

Air mail letter. A "flying wing" shaped like a large envelope is topped with a simple box fuselage and a postman pilot. Built mostly of styrofoam.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 124

Irregon. A swept-forward delta wing design with foreplane (cranked-wing canard). This 41" gull wing uses a .20 motor and three-function R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 130

Mongoose. A 1930's style sportster R/C airplane uses a .35 or .40 engine. Conventional balsa frame construction.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1990 (v.32#5) pg. 410

Rover's return. This large vintage-type R/C model (90" span) is just right for .40 to .50 motors. An enlarged version of a 1945 design by Louis A. Heath and kitted by Keil Kraft. Plans must be ordered.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1990 (v.32#6) pg. 498

Midknight. A mid-wing sport model with tricycle undercarriage and a built-up wing. Suitable for a .40 to .46 engine.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1990 (v.32#8) pg. 673

Two to Tango. A sport twin-engine R/C airplane with a 62" span. Ideal for .25 to .40 engines.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1990 (v.32#8) pg. 706

Project 383. Description of a small 16" span R/C weighing just over 7 ounces and powered with a .5cc diesel.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1990 (v.33#9) pg. 794
Added Info RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1990 (v.33#11) pg. 947, 949

Gullable. A vintage-style gull-wing aircraft for three function R/C and .20 to .25 motors.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1990 (v.33#10) pg. 874

Storm Petrel. Construction notes for a lightweight, stable, three-channel high-wing trainer designed for the novice R/C pilot. Wingspan is 54". Uses a .20 size motor. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1991 (v.34#3) pg. 230

Skycam. Construction notes for a twin-boom pusher configuration R/C model designed for aerial photography. Wingspan is 60". Uses a .40 engine. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1991 (v.34#7) pg. 522

Carnival. Construction notes for a basic training model that is suitable for the Model Pilots Association "Single Design" fun-fly competitions. Wingspan is 50". Power is .20 motor. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1991 (v.34#11) pg. 866

Raider. Construction notes for a low-wing, four-channel intermediate trainer with tricycle undercarriage and 56" wingspan. Accepts any engine from a .19-.25. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1992 (v.35#1) pg. 46

Freebird. A stylish, mid-wing sports model using glider-style plug-in wings. Wingspan is 53". Uses a .40 two stroke engine and four function radio control. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1992 (v.35#4) pg. 54, Insert

Stinger. A 35" span delta for .25-.40 two stroke engine and four function radio control. This pusher design has the engine mounted near the center and the prop revolves through a slot in the wing. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1992 (v.35#4) pg. 62, Insert

Troika. Construction notes for a 47" wingspan sports triplane designed to take a .40 two stroke or .46-.50 four stroke engine. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1992 (v.35#6) pg. 50

Mark One. Construction notes for a parasol wing sportster with a 63" wingspan. An updated Barnstormer 63 design. Suited for .30-.40 engine and a three or four channel radio. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1992 (v.35#11) pg. 35

Little Mo. A 25" span micro model for .049 engines and two channel R/C. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1993 (v.36#6) pg. 44
Added Info RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1993 (v.36#8) pg. 14

Rival. Construction notes for a high wing sportster with 56" wingspan, .46 engine and four channel R/C. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1993 (v.36#8) pg. 50

Lovely Lyra. Construction notes on building a stagger wing sports biplane for .40-.50 four stroke engine. Wingspan is 52". Uses four channel R/C. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1993 (v.36#11) pg. 50

Laker. Build a 70" wingspan amphibian model sport airplane with a pylon-mounted .40-.46 two stroke engine and four channel R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1994 (v.37#1) pg. 66
Added Info RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1994 (v.37#4) pg. 14 (Hull modification)

Fun Forty. A 53" wingspan sports/club contest model for .40 engines and four function R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1994 (v.37#2) pg. 50

Tele-Porter. Construction of a high-wing sportster R/C with a center section that can accommodate a variety of interchangeable pods (bomb drop, aerial camera, etc.). Complete plans must be ordered.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1994 (v.37#4) pg. 50

Chilli Breeze. R/C pattern ship for .30 size motors. Use either foam wings or built-up wings. Full-size plans included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1994 (v.37#6) pg. 46

The Standby. R/C conversion of a 1938 free-flight cabin sportster with a 78" wingspan. Powered with a .40-.45 four stroke or .20-.35 two stroke. Complete plans must be ordered.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1994 (v.37#11) pg. 50

Flying R/C model aircraft off water. Part 1. Float design and construction.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1995 (v.38#2) pg. 62

Flying R/C model aircraft off water. Part 2. Rigging and handling.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1995 (v.38#3) pg. 24

Flying R/C model aircraft off water. Part 3. Tips on maintenance of R/C waterplanes.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1995 (v.38#4) pg. 52

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