RCM&E's new June 2012 issue is on sale 4th May. Once again it's a varied mix of topical columns, reviews and features, a great read!
COLUMNS
WEEKENDERS
Whittaker anticipates sunnier times and bids farewell to a dear friend
FLY ELECTRIC
Concluding his foamy jet repair, Nigel Hawes rides on the wings of an adrenaline-fuelled Tornado from down under
ON THE EDGE
Ellison’s on hand with a comprehensive slope news round up
MAKE IT SCALE
Danny Fenton takes to panel beating in his quest to reproduce Hawker’s finest
ON SILENT WINGS
Simon Cocker is back with another bag of gliding tales
REGULARS
SWITCH ON
All the latest R/C flying news from far and near in our latest round-up
COUNTERPOINT
Delectable kit, heading your way
ALL WRITE
Have your say in the UK’s best selling R/C flying mag!
GOING PLACES
The show season cometh so check out these early summer dates
R/C MARKETPLACE
Things sell fast with our FREE reader ads
PRO-PLANS
BEECH 18
Cyril Carr is back with an easy-to-build take on the classic Twin
DEBUTANTE
The concluding part to Lyndsay Todd’s pseudo-30s airliner
ON THE COVER
Frank Christensen’s Eagle was pretty enough yet the scheme he chose to decorate the machine became an all-time classic, little wonder then that Hangar 9 have introduced this 54” span version to their range. Does it fly as good as it looks? Turn to page 116 to find out.
FEATURES
SEA FURY
This tempting new Black Horse release is the star in our occasional series on ARTFs of note
QUALITY SLEAP
Alex Whittaker files his photo report on this popular event for classic radio models, engines and equipment
WHAT GOES UP
Having trouble making sense of your kg.cm? Prof. Dave Burton talks torque
FOUR WALLS
Grounded by nature’s worst, Martyn Stonestreet joins the ranks of indoor heli enthusiasts
DOWN TO EARTH
Following last month’s landing tutorial, David Ashby returns to broaden the discussion
MOUNTING EXCITEMENT
Engine mounting is certainly a subject worth taking seriously, as Whittaker reveals
REVIEWS
KATANA 50
Rob Stenhouse fulfils a long-term ambition at the helm of Hangar 9’s new 3D aerobat
SPEEDO PRO.MK.2
Slope side fun with the bargain-priced ARTF machine
STRATUS
Ready to make that leap to ailerons? Top Gun’s svelte trainer might be just the model for you
SBACH 342
Andy Ellison bags the first of CML’s versatile new foamie range
CHRISTEN EAGLE
Hangar 9 irresistable take on the classic bipe from the 70s
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