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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

Foiler. Cleverly designed R/C sport plane features a symmetrical, airfoil-shaped fuselage, all-wood structure covered in silkspan, .60 two-cycle engine, and 65" wingspan.
MODEL AVIATION May 1991 (v.17#5) pg. 24

Jumpin' Geo. R/C aerobatic uses geodesic construction for lightness and strength. A .45 engine generates over 3 pounds of static thrust. Construction can include the optional rolled sheet leading edges for all flying surfaces.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1991 (v.17#11) pg. 12

4-Gone. R/C sport aerobatic plane has the general appearance of a 1930's Kinner or Ryan low-wing aircraft. Designed for a .40-.50-size four-cycle engine and a four-channel radio. Has a 58" wingspan and good low-speed characteristics.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1992 (v.18#1) pg. 12

Lil Foiler. Pared down for .40- to .51-size engines, this 49" span R/C sport model flies with the same spry authority that made its .60-powered sibling so popular (see May 1991 issue). Built-up construction and four-channel radio.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1992 (v.18#10) pg. 43

Secret Weapon. A 1947 C/L stunter design is updated with 1990s technology, enlarged to an 80" wingspan, converted to an R/C pattern with four-channels, and fitted with either a SuperTigre 3000 or O.S. BGX-1 3500 engine.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1992 (v.18#11) pg. 134

Raptor. Akro Bat-based design extends the performance envelope for RC sport models. 59.5" wingspan, .40-.50 engine. Four or five channel R/C.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1994 (v.20#4) pg. 25

Amy, a tailless aerobatic design. This R/C sport model features 44" wingspan, .25 engine, three channel R/C and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1994 (v.20#7) pg. 57

Sukhoi Su-26M aerobatic airplane model. Sport scale has 76" wingspan, uses a .90-1.08 two-stroke or 1.20 four-stroke engine, and requires 4 channel R/C.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1994 (v.20#8) pg. 17

Flicker. A biwing R/C sport model with 60" wingspan (top), 56" wingspan (bottom), four channel radio and .65 engine.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1995 (v.21#6) pg. 17

The Wet Electrician. The 1993 "White Electrician" electric-powered delta wing, twin-tail, high-performance R/C Sport model is adapted for glow power using an O.S. Max .10 engine.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1995 (v.21#8) pg. 33

Advice on being a good "caller" for R/C aerobatic competition.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1996 (v.22#2) pg. 88

Speedy. This aerobatic V-tail design builds easily and uses relatively inexpensive engines. Features 56" wingspan, .20-.35 two-stroke engine, and R/C control for throttle, aileron, elevator and (optional) landing-gear steering.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1996 (v.22#9) pg. 24

Twister. A small-field RC sport model with a 40" wingspan and .20-.25 glow engine. Has functions for throttle, ailerons, rudder, and elevator. Features foam wing and sheet balsa fuselage and tail surfaces.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1997 (v.23#1) pg. 16

Tips on getting the proper geometry in all the mechanical linkages (control horns, push rods, servo arm, etc.) on RC model aerobatic aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1997 (v.23#2) pg. 69
Correction MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 83

Building and finishing tips to avoid adding extra weight to an aerobatic model airplane.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1997 (v.23#3) pg. 99

Virus. An RC sport stunt model with 46" wingspan, a .19-.30 engine, and four functions (ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle). This balsa and plywood model can be transported in one piece in the smallest of cars.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1997 (v.23#4) pg. 32

Slow Motion-.09, the third Slow Motion design in the 21st Century Simitar Series. A sport model with a 49" wingspan, .09-.10 two-stroke engine, and three-function radio control (elevons, throttle control, and steerable nose wheel). This flying wing model lacks a conventional horizontal stabilizer and elevator, but does feature a conventional fuselage and vertical fin.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1997 (v.23#8) pg. 8

Technique for trimming RC aerobatic model aircraft which is not long, involved, mysterious, or complicated.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1997 (v.23#9) pg. 86

Routine maintenance checks to perform on radio-control aerobatic aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1997 (v.23#10) pg. 85

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

Professional Cut. R/C Sport with 94" wingspan, Sach 3.2 engine, four-function control, and built-up with foam core construction.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1998 (v.24#1) pg. 8

Arrowplane. A semi-CFF (competition fun-fly) model designed to be flown close-in and at low altitudes. This R/C aerobatic/sport model features a 36" wingspan, .09-.15 two-stroke engine, three-channel control, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1998 (v.24#6) pg. 8

Jackpot. Classic proportions and cabin-type layout belie the aerobatic capability of this step-up trainer which is capable of respectable inverted flight and basic aerobatics, including outside maneuvers. Wingspan of 68", K&B .45 Sportster engine, four-channel R/C, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1998 (v.24#10) pg. 30

Twin Cut. An R/C Sport aerobatic aircraft features two close side-by-side fuselages each containing a Cheetah 42 engine. However, one engine is further forward so that the propellers don't make contact. Wingspan is 104", construction is balsa and foam, and it uses a four-channel radio.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1998 (v.24#12) pg. 126

Howzat. A quick-build R/C sportster with a 58" wingspan. Fuselage built using the rolled ply technique over a simple jig.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1990 (v.33#9) pg. 798

Phoenix. 65" span, 4-function R/C aerobatic model for .35-.40 sized motors. Features a T-tail. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1990 (v.33#12) pg. 1040

Pirouette. A 48" wingspan sports biplane for size .40-.45 motor and four-function R/C control. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1991 (v.34#1) pg. 52, Insert

Chilli Wind. Construction notes for a 58" wingspan aerobatic machine for motor in the .40-.50 range. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1991 (v.34#5) pg. 382

Ciunas. Construction notes for an F3A aerobatics model designed for any available 120 four stroke engine. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1991 (v.34#12) pg. 946

Wild Thing. Construction notes for a radical twin-boom aircraft designed to give very high levels of maneuverability by employing extreme aileron movement and using flap/elevator combination. Wingspan is 48". Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1992 (v.35#3) pg. 42

Sigma. Construction notes for a shoulder wing sportster (sport aerobatic) with a 53" span designed to take .40-.45 motor. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1992 (v.35#5) pg. 20

Trim 'n' true. Advice for beginners in aerobatics on setting up and trimming their models to achieve smooth accurate flight.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1992 (v.35#5) pg. 82

Aussie Challenger. Construction notes for a 66" span aerobatic aircraft which utilizes a fully symmetrical foam core wing with balsa leading and trailing edges for strength and durability. Powered by a .60 engine. Gear is retractable. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1992 (v.35#8) pg. 28

Equalizer. Construction notes for a sports aerobatic with 55" span shoulder wing. Suitable for a .40-.46 two stroke or .48-.50 four stroke and four channel radio. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1993 (v.36#3) pg. 42

Loaded Dice 68. Construction notes for the latest in a series of top aerobatic designs. Wingspan is 68". Engine is .61 two stroke or .90-.120 four stroke. Uses four to six channel R/C. Full-size plan available. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1993 (v.36#7) pg. 43

Loaded Dice 68. Part 2. Trimming and flying.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1993 (v.36#8) pg. 42

Big Banshee. How to build a 72" wingspan sports aerobat for .80 size four stroke engines and four channel R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1994 (v.37#8) pg. 46

Light fighter. Details of a versatile little 40" wingspan aerobatic sportster that can be built in a variety of different configurations (biwing, seaplane, electric powered, gas powered, ...). Uses four channel R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1994 (v.37#8) pg. 64

Manxman. Build a version of Dr. Frederick Knox's 49" wingspan low wing sports aerobatics model for a .40 size engine and 4 function R/C. Full-size plans included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1994 (v.37#9) pg. 24

Super Chandelle. A 69" wingspan semi-scale sport aerobatic model for .48 to .75 four stroke engines and 4 channel R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1994 (v.37#9) pg. 46

Syncat. Build this .40 powered sport aerobatic aircraft with 4 channel R/C. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1994 (v.37#12) pg. 50
Correction RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1995 (v.38#2) pg. 8

Coz-Mike Star. A .25-.40 powered low-wing R/C aerobat. Features a 49" foam wing and a simple box-type fuselage with a foam top deck. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1995 (v.38#3) pg. 46

Roof Raiser. A 31.5" span ultralight indoor R/C aerobatic monoplane for Cox TD 010 engine and two-function micro radio. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 42

Beam Bender. A 32.5" span biplane for indoor or outdoor R/C aerobatic flying. Uses 0.5-0.8 cc engine and a 2- or 3-function micro radio. Full-size plan included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 42

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