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Shouldn't happen to a lady. Modifying the KeilKraft "Ladybird" electric power free flight model to accept R/C gear.
AERO MODELLER #779 Sep 2000 (v.65) pg. 38

Soloist. Modifying Peter Holland's classic R/C design for electric power. A general description of the process.
AERO MODELLER #782 Dec 2000 (v.65) pg. 25

Skyvolt. R/C tri-geared sportster can take a wide variety of direct-drive electric power installations (05 to 15). A fully aerobatic model with large and unique aileron design and a NACA 2412 airfoil section (50" wingspan).
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1990 (v.16#1) pg. 24
Correction MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 156

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

Slow-Motion charger. Tips on converting your glow-powered Slow Motion R/C sport aircraft (featured in Jan 1987) to an electric motor.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1990 (v.16#8) pg. 81

Electric old-timers. A medley of seven designs that can be easily converted to electric power and still retain their performance characteristics. Includes building hints and photos of several conversions.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 78

Krumpler. Electric-powered biplane simulates a post-World War I homebuilt.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1990 (v.16#12) pg. 46

Electric conversion. How to convert a gas R/C design to electric power. Part 1.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1991 (v.17#7) pg. 96

Electric conversion. How to convert a gas R/C design to electric power. Part 2.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1991 (v.17#8) pg. 68

Aria. R/C sport electric with 69" wingspan, Graupner Speed 700 Turbo motor, four-channel control, and eight-cell battery pack.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1992 (v.18#9) pg. 50
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Mar 1993 (v.19#3) pg. 9 (99" long-wing version).
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Apr 1993 (v.19#4) pg. 55 (99" long-wing plan).

Chic-Ah-Dee. R/C electric trainer with 52"-span high-wing, cobalt 035 engine, built-up construction and 3-channel radio.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1992 (v.18#12) pg. 98, 136

Carroll Krupp's 1937 Bowden Trophy winner. A geared 05 motor powers this 3/4-size R/C electric version with 72" wingspan and three-channel control.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1993 (v.19#12) pg. 104

Tips on using telemetry to capture inflight information from electric-powered model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1994 (v.20#1) pg. 85

Master Puddle. A 3-channel R/C electric seaplane features balsa construction, 45" wingspan and a pylon-mounted Astro 05 cobal engine.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1994 (v.20#2) pg. 33

Revolt. A three channel R/C electric sport/trainer with a 60" wingspan that can handle a variety of power systems (05 to 40).
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1994 (v.20#11) pg. 32

Pussycat. A three channel R/C electric sport/trainer model with a 62" wingspan that is designed for the beginner.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1995 (v.21#1) pg. 16

Kanardeze. An R/C electric-powered sport aircraft features a "tail first" canard design with a 60" wingspan and three-channel radio.
MODEL AVIATION May 1995 (v.21#5) pg. 41

R/C Thistle. A sport electric model with 16" wingspan, rudder-only R/C control and simple balsa sheet construction. A variation of the free-flight model featured in the Feb 1995 Model Aviation magazine.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1996 (v.22#3) pg. 36

Windsport. A "reminder scale" electric R/C for 05-15 geared cobalt motor has a 56" wingspan and three-function control (throttle, rudder, elevator).
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1996 (v.22#10) pg. 16

RC turbo sport. Lightweight RC sport model for small-field flying is powered by two electric motors which hang down in pods beneath each wing. Features a 30" wingspan, built-up construction, and motors from the Turbo Twin RC system distributed by SGI Inc.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1997 (v.23#3) pg. 27

Goblin. A V-tailed electric sport model with 46" wingspan, landing skid, three function radio (motor, ailerons, elevators), and built-up construction. Uses the Speed 400 motor.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 24

Electrolith. R/C sailplane is equipped with a Speed 400 electric motor. This 57" wingspan model features built-up construction. Reduced-size plans included.
MODEL AVIATION May 1999 (v.25#5) pg. 20

Pipe Dream. A high-performance R/C Sport flying wing design for the Geared Speed 400 electric motor. Features 42" wingspan and built-up construction. Reduced-scale plan included.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1999 (v.25#6) pg. 10

Longster Wimpy. This R/C electric Sport is reminiscent of a 1930s low-wing monoplane powered by a motorcycle engine. 59" wingspan, Built-up construction. Reduced-scale plan included.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1999 (v.25#8) pg. 18

Heinrich. Electric monoplane simulates a WWI fighter. Alternative wingtip, elevator and rudder shape variations allow for German, British and French simulations.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1990 (v.32#3) pg. 238

Servicing old electric model airframes. Tips on what to look for.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1994 (v.37#2) pg. 64

Red Eye. 52" wingspan electric glider and 3 channel R/C control is ideal introduction to electric flight.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1994 (v.37#12) pg. 24

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