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CONTENTS FLIGHT TESTS 30 GREAT PLANES MODEL MFG. SUPER CHIPMUNK Aerobatic superstar BY ROBERT REID 40 NORTHEAST SAILPLANE PRODUCTS ULTIMATE EPP BIPE Two wings are more fun than one! BY DAVE HARRIS 48 FALCON TRADING BEAVER EXPERIMENTAL Unconventional construction, outstanding performance BY JET THOMPSON 64 TOWER HOBBIES UPROAR 40 ARF A roaring good time! BY JOHN STEWART FEATURES 70 DIGITAL SERVOS More muscle for your plane BY JOHN REID 82 DESKTOP AVIATION AT ITS BEST "Flying" the Ikarus Aerofly Professional Deluxe 90 ENGINE REVIEW: EVOLUTION .36NT A new player in the "more power" game BY BRUCE SMITH 104 HOW TO: THE ART OF AIRCRAFT TRIMMING 8 steps to maximize your model's performance BY RICK BELL 118 RCX The big show is back! BY THE MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS CREW CONSTRUCTION 125 MINIWAVE EDF An electric-powered jet that | really performs! BY RICH URAVITCH MAY 2005 VOLUME 133 NUMBER 5 BME Aircraft 27% Pitts Challenger Smokin' aerobat BY PETER ABBE COLUMNS 98 SCALE TECHNIQUES Making sliding canopies BY VANCE MOSHER 154 FINAL APPROACH Spirit of Wenatchee BY MOLLY O'BYRNE DEPARTMENTS 10 Editorial 12 Airwaves 14 Tips & Tricks 16 Pilot Projects | 20 Air Scoop 134 ProductWatch 138 Classifieds 151 Source Guide 153 Customer Service Information 153 Index of Advertisers >ON THE COVER: Great Planes' Super Chipmunk is captured in flight by John Reid. See the review by Robert Reid on page 30. >ON THIS PAGE: Peter Abbe reviews BME Aircraft's 27% Pitts Challenger (page 54; photos by Peter Abbe & Cheri Sassman).
Precision control BY DEBRA CLEGHORN COMPUTER RADIOS, FLIGHT-STABILIZATION UNITS, ONBOARD MONITORS ... these technological advances make it easy for our airplanes to fly better than ever. But unless you fly competitively, you may not have thought much about digital servos. This month, our "Digital Servos" feature takes an inside look at how these little powerhouses work and the many advantages they offer over standard servos. In addition to their precision control, incredible holding power and superfast response time, they offer more torque in a smaller package. Check them out and see how the right gear can make all the difference to your plane's performance. Flight simulators are another of our technological assets: now we can fly anywhere, anytime, and attempt any maneuver without risking our planes (or our egos!). This month, we test the newest sim to hit the market: the Aerofly Professional Deluxe from Ikarus. With more than 50 planes and helicopters, great graphics and realistic flight performance, this sim has something for everyone. Check out our complete review on page 82. Small details can make all the difference between a nice scale airplane and one that ends up in the winners' circle. The next time you're building a fighter, trainer, or homebuilt model of a plane that has a sliding canopy, why not incorporate one into your plane? Building a functional sliding canopy is easier than you may think; turn to our "Scale Techniques" column on page 98, and get started. Master modeler Rich Uravitch has designed many of Model Airplane News' most popular plans, including his well-known Extra 3.25, A-7 Corsair and OV-10 Bronco. This month, we're pleased to offer another Rich Uravitch original: the 48-inch-span electric MiniWave. This 4-channel, electric ducted-fan jet is an easy build that features traditional construction. It isn't for the faint of heart, however; in the air, it can classic. Check it out on page 125. reach speeds of up to l00mph! If you want to be the first to show up at your field with a MiniWave, start building one today; like all of Rich's designs, this one is destined to be a As this issue went to press, we were saddened to learn of the death of Hal "Pappy" deBolt. A true pioneer of RC, Hal contributed articles to Model Airplane News from the early '50s, including his popular "Golden Age of R/C" column, and his enthusiasm and zest EDITORIAL DIREC Jon Chappell EDITORIAL EXECUTIVE EDITOR Debra Cle SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR Ge ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rick Bell WEST COAST ASSOCIATE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Molly Z. O EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jill Swia CONTRIBUTORS Peter Abbe, Bob Aberle, Gar Tom Carter, Bernard Cawley, Larry Cooper, Budd Davisson Dave Garwood, Dave Gierke Henry Haffke, Sal lasilli, Mat Lachowski, Andy Lennon, Ge Vance Mosher, Jim Newman Randolph, Mark Rittinger, Da Robinson, Rodney Roy, Quiq Stewart, Faye Stilley, Michae Jet Thompson, Richard Thom Pat Tritle, Rich Uravitch, Dick Joe Welsh, Dan Wolanski, Ni PUBLISHING GROUP PUBLISHERS Louis V. Yvonne M. DeFrancesco COPY COPY DIRECTOR Lynne Sewe SENIOR COPYEDITOR Paige L. COPYEDITORS Corey Weber, ART/DESIGN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Betty K. N SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Leslie ART DIRECTOR Gayle Van We MARKETING ART DIRECTOR Ch ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTORS Mi Christopher Casey, Victoria STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Pete ADVERTISING DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING RO ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Alex Ch Kathy Gross, Bob Pina ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINA CONSUMER MARK CONSUMER MARKETING DIRECT FULFILLMENT MANAGER Stace MARKETING ASSISTANT Darlen CORPORATE MARK CORPORATE MARKETING DIRECTOR MARKETING COORDINATOR Marie PRODUCTION SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER Christ SENIOR PRODUCTION COORDINA Sherry Morgan, Bobbi-Jo B INTERNET WEB DEVELOPERS Leo Ficks, WEB PROGRAMMER Jaime To CORPORATE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Aldo PRESIDENT AND CEO Louis V. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Yv CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Caro
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SCALE TECHNIQUES I-beam back and fo
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HOWTO>THE ART OF AIRCRAFT TRIMMING
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"FLIGHT TRIMMING involves making ma
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On May 21 and 22, 2005, Air Age Med
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An electric powered jet that really
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This vacuum-formed canopy can be us
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PRODUCT SLOFLY Prop Saver Flexible-
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