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Fresco (X0215A) is just one

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BACK TO BUILDING

For over nine decades, Model Airplane News has supplied builders and pilots with

top-quality construction plans for all types of aircraft ranging from museum-scale

warbirds and classics to pattern ships and sport aerobats. Sponsored by Du-Bro,

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else. Whether you’re looking for a fully detailed scale warbird or a quick-build park

flier, you’ll find your next building project here. The guide features 132 of our all-time

favorites, sorted into popular categories. For even more plans, go to AirAgeStore.

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HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Judging by all the new planes and gear in our “Hot for the Holidays” feature, 2020

is already shaping up to be great for RC aircraft enthusiasts. To make holiday

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interested in and leaving the magazine opened strategically to those pages,

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FLY LIKE THE PROS

A scale model with its flaps fully deployed is an impressive sight and a welcome

addition to helping to safely land your lead-sled World War II fighter or similar

high-performance aircraft. This month’s feature “Flying With Flaps” will showcase

different types of flaps, how they work, and how to use them properly.

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PILOT PROJECTS

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PILOT

PROJECT

OF THE

MONTH

Goodyear FG-1D

Corsair

Lou Cetrangelo, Saint James,

New York

Lou’s Ziroli-designed

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair

is powered by a fourcylinder

DLA 128cc gas

engine spinning a 26x14

3-blade molded carbon

fiber propeller. It features

dual ignition modules and

twin exhaust stacks. The

tail gear is from Sierra Giant

Scale, and Lou used the

built-in sequencer feature

of his Spektrum DX18 to

operate the landing gear

and gear doors. He finished

the 40.5-pound warbird

with Klass Kote epoxy

paint and clear-coat and

says that he took less than

a year to build and finish it.

T-27 Tucano

Vinicius Ocker, Florianópolis, Brazil

With a 90.55-inch wingspan, this Juniaer

ARF warbird is powered by a DLA 55cc gas

engine. The all-composite plane is equipped

with details like a two-place cockpit,

dummy exhaust cylinders, flaps, pitot tubes,

antennae, rivets, and more. This plane was

the Brazilian Scale Champion in the Sport

Class in 2018.

T-28 Trojan

John Braun Jr. & Sr., Manalapan, New Jersey

The Braun team has a great arrangement:

dad builds and son flies! Built from the

Iron Bay kit, this 98-inch-span warbird is

powered by a Zenoah GT-80 twin and has

Robart retracts, flaps, speed brake, and a

Sullivan smoke system. They add, “the plane

weighs in at 39 pounds and slows down to a

crawl when the exceptionally large flaps are

deployed.”

ArrowMaster 60

Terrance Tor, Windor, Connecticut

After building this model from the Alien

Aircraft kit, Terrance installed a Saito FA-115

4-stroke turning a 15x7 prop. The covering is

Cub Yellow and Insignia Blue MonoKote. He

notes, “This is my first kit build as an adult

(third ever)” and that he used MAN online

how-tos while building and covering it. Nicely

done!

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TIPS & TRICKS

USEFUL HINTS FROM MODELERS | ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD THOMPSON

Mixing Station

After many years of building model airplanes, I

came up with this epoxy mixing station idea that

works great and can easily be cleaned for future

use. I cover a scrap piece of plywood with wide

packing tape. I mix the epoxy on top of the tape and

then when I’m done, I remove and discard the epoxy

covered tape and apply clean tape for the next

time. I use a couple of old plastic drinking glasses to

hold the epoxy containers. May not be pretty, but it

works great.

Gus Wilson, Waterbury, Connecticut

Easy Wicking

Even with ARF models that have hinge

slots already cut for you, often the fit is

so tight that it is difficult to wick enough

CA into the slot to make a good bond.

I found that if you drill a 1/16-inchdiameter

hole in the center of the

hinge slot and then insert the CA hinge

material, the thin CA adhesive will easily

wick into the slot and saturate the hinge.

Timothy Johnson, Chicago, Illinois

Potted LiPos

Regardless of their size and capacity, LiPo battery packs should never be

charged while unattended. Even then, for safety you should use a container.

A great fire-proof charging container can be had for very little at your local

home-improvement store. Go to the gardening section and pick up a clay pot

and dish. There’s even a convenient drain hole in the bottom of the pot where

you can pass the charging leads through. Better safe than sorry!

William Bradley, San Diego, California

Stay-Put Control

Horns

We’ve all been there: you try to

hold a control horn in place so

you can drill the holes through its

base for the attachment screws

and it moves out of alignment.

After years of cussing, I came

up with a neat way to get the

job done. Hold the control horn

in place with some thin, doublesided

carpet tape and you can

easily drill the holes through the

control surface. You don’t even

have to remove the tape after

drilling; just install the screws and

then trim away any visible tape.

Michael Grossman, Sydney,

Australia

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Lozenge

How To Paint

Camouflage

Fabric-covered

Airplanes

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scale

weathering

Basic Weathering Techniques

Adding Realism

Dressing up a Warbird ARF


From the pages of

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42 EDITOR PICKS TO GIVE (AND GET!)

42 EDITOR PICKS TO GIVE (AND GET!)

BY THE MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS CREW

Blade Fusion 360 BNF Basic

The Fusion 360’s new all-carbon-fiber-and-aluminum

design takes frame rigidity to another level for a rocksolid

flight experience. It has new carbon-fiber main

rotor blades, a new oversized tail boom, and a new CNC

aluminum tail case. Its brushless outrunner motor delivers

impressive head speeds via the helical main gear.

$549.99 | bladehelis.com

Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer

Balance balance model airplane props of all sizes, drone and

quadcopter props, boat propellers, spinners, RC helicopter rotor

heads, and E- jet impellers. The specially designed locking cone

securely centers and locks the prop hub onto the balancing shaft

for no-slip accuracy. The prop balancer’s aluminum wheels are

virtually friction-free for precision and accuracy. Each balancer

comes complete with assembly and prop-balancing instructions.

$39.95 | dubro.com

Hangar 9 Fokker D.VII 30-60cc

This built-up model features a scale replica engine, sprung

wooden tail skid and shock-absorbing main gear, a detailed

cockpit with a pilot and instrument panel, machine guns,

functional flying wires, 8-inch vintage wheels, and UltraCote

covering. It is intended for a 30 to 60cc gas or glow engine or

equivalent electric motor. $799.99 | hangar-9.com

Hangar 9 Timber 110 30–50cc ARF

This STOL model combines the spirited performance of a sport plane with the versatility of

a bush plane, and it can even do 3D aerobatics. It features lightweight balsa-and plywood

construction and two-piece plug-in wings with optional use leading-edge devices and

operational flaps. $699.99 | hangar-9.com


days

Bat-Safe LiPo Charge Protection

Measuring 12 x 9 x 7 inches, Bat-Safe can be used to charge

and store up to 12S 5Ah packs. The 4-pound container has

double-wall construction; fireproof seals; a spring-loaded

latch for securing the lid; and a specially designed, airtight,

synthetic wire-way seal for the charging and balancing

leads. $59.00 | bat-safe.com

Hangar 9 Ki-43 Oscar 60cc

Constructed of lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood, the 88-inch-span

Oscar has satin-finish printed covering that includes rivets, panel lines, and

weathering details. The Oscar comes with a scale spinner, heavy-duty aluminu

shock-absorbing struts, landing gear doors

5-inch main wheels with scale hubs, and

a sprung aluminum tail gear assembly.

$899.99

| horizonhobby.com

Nick Ziroli Plans 3D-Printed WW I Machine Guns

These impressive scale machine gun kits are available in five sizes (1/8-, 1/6-,

1/5-, 1/4-, and 1/3-scale). They’re 3D-printed out of ABS plastic. Variants

available include: Vickers, German Spandau, and Lewis type-2 and type-3. All

are nicely detailed, easy to assemble and paint, and complete with instructions.

Starting at $8 | ziroligiantscaleplans.com

Jet Central Dual Sequencer

This unit makes it easy to sequence your retracts

and gear doors, and it includes adjustments for

servo-door speed; two additional servo outputs;

and five LED indicators for status, doors, gear,

canopy, and pressure. Other functions include delay

between doors opening, selectable main door, a

wrong-position startup, fail-safe, pressure and

voltage gear failsafe, and eight timers.

$150.00 | jetcentral.com.mx

JANUARY 2020 13

Rage R/C Super Cub MX

Whether you’re a new or more experienced pilot who wants to

fly in compact spaces, this 19 3/4-inch-span Super Cub is just

the ticket. Made out of EPP foam with carbon-fiber wing struts

and tail reinforcements, this lightweight model can fly for up to

eight minutes. Its Pilot Assist stability software lets you choose

from Full Assist, Partial Assist, and No Assist with the flip of a

switch. $89.99 | hobbyrecreationproducts.com

Mercury Adhesives M100F

Low Odor/Foam Friendly

M100F from Mercury Adhesives is a foamcompatible,

low-odor, medium-viscosity

cyanoacrylate glue. It provides a low-bloom

cure on plastics and other materials. It’s

normally used where cosmetic requirements

dictate an invisible bond without the problem

of whitening. M100F can also be used on a

variety of foam material.

$12.99 (1-oz.) | mercuryadhesives.com

Sullivan Products Tail Anchor

Powder-coated for long-lasting protection, the all-steel Tail

Anchor has a channel base with two 14-inch-tall uprights bolted

to it, while thick foam padding protects your plane. An 8-inchlong,

1/2-inch-diameter ground spike is bolted to the center of

the base for easy (step-on) placement, you can lift up on the

uprights to release them from the up position to fold them away.

$52.54 | sullivanproducts.com

APC Propellers for Gas Engines

Made in the USA from composite materials using long glass

fibers or long carbon fibers with a Nylon matrix, these gas

engine props range from 15- to 27-inch diameter.

Three- and four-blade propellers are also

available. $27.00 (20x8 and

20x10 shown) | apcprop.com

RCGF USA 40T Stinger

The new 40T Stinger has angled 1/4-32 spark plugs that allow

it to fit in tighter engine cowls. More powerful than comparable

gas engines, it comes with electronic CDI ignition, mufflers,

spark plugs, exhaust gaskets, bolts, throttle arm extension, and

operation manual. $429.99 | rcgfusa.com

Sullivan Products ProRod Linkage

Hardware

Made out of super-strong, gold-anodized aluminum and

stainless-steel components, ProRod linkages have virtually no

play, even under extreme 3D flight conditions. Included are a 12-

inch 6-32 end thread aluminum ProRod, a 6-32 ProConnector, a

6-32 ProHorn, two 1-inch 6-32 stainless-steel screws, and four

6-32 stainless-steel nuts. $39.00 | sullivanproducts.com


Spektrum XBC100

This Smart Battery Checker & Servo Tester is the

must have tool for any pilot’s flightbox. When

used with a Spektrum Smart battery, you can

see and adjust settings like balance, battery level,

number of cycles, internal battery temperature, and

exception reports. $39.99 | spektrumrc.com

Old School Model Works Wedell-Williams Trophy

Racer R/C Kit

An ideal winter building project, this kit features laser-cut parts and sheeting

and Web-Lock construction to build the wing straight and true. Full-size

rolled plans, a printed construction manual, balsa and ply woods, and a

premium hardware package are included. This 44-inch-span racer accepts

your choice of .40 to .45 glow or equivalent electric powerplants.

$139.95 | oldschoolmodels.com

PowerBox

CORE

Well-known for its

high-quality powersupply

equipment, the folks at PowerBox decided

to add a transmitter to their lineup. It uses a

Weatronic frequency-hopping system and features

integral redundancy that’s monitored by the

receiver. The Core even has two separate Li-Ion

batteries for redundancy, and it can handle up to

240 telemetry sensors. $2,490.00 | powerbox-

systems.com

VQ Warbirds F6F Hellcat .46 EP/GP

This 60.4-inch-span Hellcat features working flaps, a painted pilot, machine

guns, an antenna, and lots of great scale details. With its generous battery

hatch, you can easily power it with an electric or glow system. Optional factory

VQ rotating electric retracts or VQ Robart Hellcat gear would be the icing on the

cake. It requires an 8-channel radio with nine servos.

$239.95 | vqwarbirds.com

Graupner mz-16

With the same powerful features as Graupner’s

mz-32, the mz-16 can be tailored to meet your

piloting needs. The mz-16 also features Graupner’s

HoTT (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) for

excellent signal reliability and performance. It can

be used with a wide selection of receivers and flight

controllers and more than 50 telemetry and speedcontrol

products. $749.99 | graupnerusa.com

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Zap Z-Poxy Finishing Resin

This premium-grade lightweight two-part epoxy

laminating/ finishing-type resin can be used for

glassing the center section of a wing or finishing

the surface of an entire airplane. It will bond

to itself and does not get brittle with age. Its

longcure formula provides time for unrushed, easy

application, and it sands easily for a smooth finish.

$17.59 (12-oz. pack) | franktiano.com

Warbird Pilots Propeller & Jet Pilot Figures

If you are looking for poseable pilots with accurately sewn clothing and gear,

Warbird Pilots is a one-stop-shopping recruitment office. Available in several

styles and scale sizes, pilot figures come in WW I, WW II, civilian, and modern jet

and helicopter styles, each outfitted to fit your needs. Pilot busts and custom

servo-equipped pilots are available as well.

$39.99 to $174.99 | warbirdpilots.com

RealFlight RF9 Flight Sim

With more popular aircraft (including over a dozen Horizon Hobby planes), along

with Eli Field and updated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons, RealFlight 9 offers

more than 160 different aircraft to fly, 40 different flying sites (and the ability

to edit aircraft and sites), game-like challenges, live multiplayer options, and

compatibility with VR headsets. $99.99 | realflight.com

Venom Pro Quad Multi-Chemistry

Charger

Featuring four dedicated power supplies in one

compact package, the Pro Quad supports LiPo,

LiHV, LiFe, Li-Ion, NiMH, Ni-CD, and Pb (lead acid)

packs, with a complete assortment of charge leads

included. Menu navigation is made easy with a fivebutton

control interface and brightly backlit LCD

screen. Two powerful USB 2.3-amp charging ports

are also included. $263.99 | venompower.com

Falcon Propellers Electric Series

Excellent for sport, sport aerobatic, and all-out 3D models, these props range

from 9 x 5 to 24 x 10, are quick to spool up, and have a quiet noise profile.

These tractor props are produced with the highest level of quality and finish

and deliver an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Falcon also offers lightweight,

carbon-fiber e-propellers from 10 x 5 to 26 x 8.

$9.73 to $31.95 | shopbobshobbycenter.com


RTL Fasteners Master Builder Package

This flagship SAE assortment package (#5000) includes a total

of 2,136 pieces in four organizer boxes, with popular lengths and

sizes of 4-40, 6-32, and 8-32 socket head and button head

screws, lock nuts, hex nuts, flat washers, lock washers and blind

nuts, #2 servo screws, #0 flat washers and brass Phillip head

screws. Also included is an 8-piece extra-long Bondhus ball

driver set. $229.95 | rtlfasteners.com

Du-Bro Products Metric Clevises

The perfect solution to replace broken or inferior metric clevises

on ARF aircraft, these clevises work on pushrods ranging in size

from 1.3mm to 1.4mm. To install them, you may need to enlarge

the holes on your servo arm or control horn. If so, use a 1/16-inch

(#52) drill bit and run it through a few times to clear the hole. The

clevis pin is 0.0635 inch. $2.50 (pkg. of 4) | dubro.com

Icare-Icarus TY1 Fuel Pump

One inch in diameter and 4.5 inches long, the TY1

comes with a USB cord to charge its 2000mAh

Li-Ion battery. Equipped with a small power and

fuel-direction switch, the pump is housed in a

rugged, anodized-aluminum case with a compact

fuel-line attachment block at the top.

$59.00 | icare-icarus.com

FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub

Thanks to its functional flaps, high-lift airfoil, rugged landing

gear, and oversize balloon tires, this 67-inch-span plug-andplay

aircraft has impressive short takeoff and landing (STOL)

performance, allowing it to operate from just about any terrain. It

comes with an outrunner motor and installed radio gear, and can

be assembled without any glue. $229.99 | fmsmodel.com

Hitec RCD RDX1 Mini

This sleek and compact AC Mini charger

packs 65 watts of power into a fraction of

the size of most chargers. It’s compatible

with a full range of the most popular

battery types, including LiHVs and has

6 amps of maximum charging current.

$42.99 | hitecrcd.com

Hitec RCD X2-700

Multicharger

This DC powerhouse features two 700-watt

output ports for increased capacity and

supports all battery chemistries, including

LiHV cells. The microprocessor control and an

internal-resistance meter make charging in

the workshop and at the flying field a breeze.

Hitec’s free Charge Master software allows

full PC control of the X2-700 through its

integrated USB port. $199.99 | hitecrcd.com

MaxAmps 4S 1600mAh

LiHV FPV Racing Battery

These high-voltage batteries will take

your FPV racer to the next level of power

and performance. High-voltage (HV) LiPo

batteries can be safely charged to 4.35V

per cell, resulting in more power and longer

flight times. This higher-starting voltage

yields higher voltage under load, allowing

you to fly faster and longer.

$34.99 | maxamps.com


IN THE WORKSHOP WITH

PAT TRITLE

61 YEARS OF MODEL BUILDING

BY THE MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS CREW

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAT TRITLE

For over nine decades, Model Airplane News has published

construction articles and plans for our readers to use

to build model airplanes. Over the years, our plans have

evolved from simple rubber-powered free flight models

to control line and engine-powered free-flights. As radios

became smaller and more affordable, RC airplanes grew in

popularity, and today they outnumber all other plans in the

Model Airplane News library.

The editors have worked with countless model airplane

designers and builders, including the very prolific Pat Tritle.

Let’s take a closer look at this balsa dust producer.

Flying with the locals at the annual electric fly-in at

Las Cruses, New Mexico.


Talking with the proud owner of the Dumas L-19. The L-19 was Pat’s first kit design

for Dumas Products.

Prepping the Gee Bee Model-D for a flight at the Electric Gathering in Tucson,

Arizona.

ALWAYS THE MODELER

From Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pat has been

building models all his life, and he built his first

model in 1958 at age five. These included a

19-inch Cessna 180, the Shoestring, and the

Spirit of St. Loui—all from the Carl Goldberg

series. He also built Comet and Guillows

rubber-powered free-flight kits as well as a

number of plastic scale models.

Pat started flying U-control (U/C) models

in 1964 and learned to fly with a Veco “Little

Tomahawk” powered by a Cox .049 Golden

Bee. He later graduated to larger .19-powered

scale models and then .35-size profile

stunters. Over the next several years, he built

many control-line models, including Flight

Streaks and Carl Goldberg profile models. He

also modified Guillows free-flight kits to U/C.

AVIATION AND BUSINESS

In 1991 Pat became involved with a local

government agency and designed two

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). When that

project played out, he had already left the car

repair business, so he started Pat’s Custom

Models in 1993 as a custom building service

for local modelers. He also worked at the local

hobby shop on weekends. In 1996 Pat was

offered the opportunity to design a series

of 1/2A Texaco model kits for Hobby Lobby

International (the Farman 400, a Piper PA-18

Super Cub, and an Eastbourne Monoplane).

Since Hobby Lobby also sold the motors

and gear drives these kits ended up being

designed and powered with geared Speed

400 electric motors. This was the start of

Pat’s his 23-year career designing what

came to be known as park fliers.

The marketplace soon saw a need for

kits to fill this new niche. In the late 1990s,

Pat produced a couple of designs for Dare

Distributors. It worked out so well that

designing new kits became an ongoing

endeavor with Dare, and has continued on to

today with Brodak Mfg. Then in 2006 Dumas

Products launched a series of RC model

kits that resulted Pat designing a number

of models that continue to be very popular.

During this time he produced some of his own

that are now offered as short kits by Manzano

Laser Works.

MODEL PUBLISHING

Following the publication of his Scamper

Jr. pusher, Pat has had construction and/

or how-to articles published in all of the

domestic RC modeling magazines. He also

wrote a number of plastic model kit reviews

in the mid-late 1980s for Scale Modeler

magazine. For several years he also wrote

the “Small Talk” column in Flying Models and

is currently writing the “Small Field Flying”

column for Model Aviation.

Pat’s designs include virtually all types of

electric RC and free-flight models from a scale

1903 Wright Flyer to several “multi-engine”

airliners and bombers. In all, Pat’s list totals

nearly 230 designs, including scale boats

and airplanes, and at present, around 125 are

currently offered as either full or short kits.

Pat comments, “The best part of my 61

years in modeling has been the opportunity

to learn the skills during the best of times

modeling had to offer. Then later, to meet and

work with some of the best in the modeling

industry, and to be given a chance to do what

few others have been able to do.” Pat says he

feels eternally grateful to everyone who has

made it all possible.

Flying the Lockheed Orion at the local park in Albuquerque.

Flying free flight in Albuquerque with the local free flight club

JANUARY 2020 21

PAT TRITLE PLANS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Pat has designed many classic scale models and most have laser-cut wood parts and vacuum-formed parts available. All of Pat’s designs

require intermediate building experience and flying skills. You can order the plans at AirAgeStore.com.

SHOESTRING (X05991)

It is a stable, sport scale flier, this simple classic pylon racer uses easy to build sheet-balsa construction and has a wingspan of 30.5 inches.

Published in the May 1999 issue of Model Airplane News, the Shoestring was originally powered with a 6V Speed 400 motor.

AERONCA CHIEF (K0308A)

Often overshadowed by its sibling the Aeronca Champ, the Chief offered side-by-side seating and yoke controls, while the Champ featured

tandem seating and joystick controls. First flown in 1945, the Chief (Model-11) like all Aeroncas of the day featured steel tube construction, a

wood wing design and fabric covering. Published in the March 2008 issue of Electric Flight, Pat’s model has a 53.7-inch span and was designed

for a Himax 2812-0850 brushless motor.


FORD TRIMOTOR (X0912A)

Nicknamed “The Tin Goose,” the Ford Trimotor is an American three-engine transport aircraft first introduced in 1925. Pat’s impressive

Trimotor was published in the September 2012 issue of Model Airplane News and it has wingspan of 46.7 inches. Using former and stringer

construction, the model is has three 250-size brushless motors powered by a single 2S LiPo.

S.E.5A (X1114A)

Also referred to as the Scout, the S.E.5a was produced by the RAF (Royal Aircraft Factory) and it was an excellent flying machine that saw

service throughout WW I. Pat’s RC S.E.5a was published in the November 2014 issue of Model Airplane News and it features the same easy to

build stick and former construction as the rest of Pat’s designs. With a wingspan of 36 inches, the model is 28 inches long, and the prototype

was powered by an E-flite 480 brushless motor.

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SUPER CUB (X0114A)

A favorite of many Alaskan bush pilots, the Piper PA-18 Super Cub is used as a flying taxi, ambulance, and pickup truck operating from small

less-than-perfect airstrips. Pat’s Super Cub includes functional flaps and was published in the January 2014 issue of Model Airplane News.

Using conventional balsa formers and stringers, its construction is very sturdy and very light for its size. With a wingspan of 60 inches, a Kv950

brushless motor provides great performance.

FIRST CONSTRUCTION ARTICLE

During high school, Pat took all the drafting classes that were offered and continued his pursuit of free flight, many of which were built from his

own plans. He began designing free-flight and control-line models as drafting class projects. The most notable of these was his Scamper Jr., which

was the first of his designs to be published. The Scamper Jr., appeared on page 11 in the October 1971 issue of Model Airplane News. Magazine

editor Art Schroeder was very impressed with Pat’s design and

commented,“This one really fits the description: a rubber-powered

fun model. By building and flying this fine little pusher, you will learn

about, balance, trimming, thrust and flying.”

The Scamper Jr. was a high school drafting class project and was the subject of

Pat’s first published article (Model Airplane News, October ’71).

During his four year tour in the US Air Force, Pat continued to

dabble in free flight and control line and he learned to fly the

AMA U/C stunt pattern with (several) Flight Streaks, Shoestring

Stunters, and finally with a Nobler. During this time he continued

to scratch-build a number of rubber free-flight models and small

tow-line gliders.

While living in DeKalb, Illinois, he got serious about scale plastic

modeling and once his family was established in Albuquerque

he joined the local plastic model club as well as the International

Plastic Modelers Society. He remained active in his local plastic club

and took part in organizing regional and national conventions, also

winning several awards in several categories including Scratch Built.

Pat got started in RC in 1988, and he soloed a year later. From

there he went on to fly pattern, old timers, hand-launch sailplanes,

fast sport planes and giant scale.

FLIGHT TEST

HobbyZone/Horizon Hobby

AeroScout S 1.1m

A sleek pusher trainer with SAFE Technology

TEXT & PHOTOS BY GERRY YARRISH

The author sets up the test model for its first test flight.


AT A GLANCE

MODEL

HobbyZone AeroSport 1.1m

MANUFACTURER

HobbyZone (hobbyzone.com)

DISTRIBUTOR

Horizon Hobby (horizonhobby.com)

TYPE

Trainer

WINGSPAN

43.1 in.

PILOT SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

ASSEMBLY TIME

10 min.

RADIO REQ’D

4-channel

BATTERY REQ’D

3S 2200mAh LiPo

PRICE

$$149.99 (BNF), $199.99 RTF)

GEAR USED

RADIO

Spektrum DXe (included in RTF); 8g

SPMSS390 servos (installed)

MOTOR

2306-2250 brushless outrunner

and 30A brushless speed control

(installed)

BATTERY

SMART 3S 2200mAh 30C LiPo

(included in RTF)

PROPELLER

5x6 pusher (included)

AS3X Smooth

+

Durable

WHAT WE LIKE

and SAFE Technology

and responsive control

construction

Where is it written that all trainers have to

be ugly box-like designs? No where! Back in

the day, trainers were designed to withstand

hard landings and had minimal power and

performance. Today, however, this has changed

for the better. The new AeroScout S from

HobbyZone is a trainer molded from EPO

foam into a modern, sleek looking design. The

most obvious feature is a pusher motor setup,

which places the motor and propeller high and

behind the wing for superior protection should

a student pilot experience a rough landing.

Available in both Ready-to-Fly and Bind-N-Fly

versions, the AeroSport only takes a couple of

minutes to assemble and get flight ready.

The RTF version I reviewed comes with a

Spektrum DXe transmitter with the receiver

already matched to the receiver. No need to

bind. Just install the four AA batteries in the

transmitter, and connect the SMART S120

charger to the included SMART 2200mAh LiPo

flight pack and attached the included Type-C

USB power cord to a USB power source (not

included). The BNF version comes with the

AR636 6-channel AS3X Sport receiver but you

will have to supply your own battery, battery

charger and transmitter.

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H O B B Y Z O N E / H O R I Z O N H O B B Y A E R O S C O U T S 1 . 1 M

The AeroScout S from HobbyZone is a sleek, modern-looking trainer with several pilot-friendly features.

UNIQUE FEATURES

The AeroScout offers fullhouse

4-channel control with

throttle, rudder, elevator,

and aileron control, as well

as the added advantage of

AS3X stabilization and SAFE

Technology. The instruction

manual covers all aspects

of assembly as well as the

required radio programming

for the BNF version. The twopiece

wing is reinforced with

a carbon-fiber spar tube, and

is rigid enough to handle sport

aerobatics. The elevators are

full-flying, which means the

elevators and stabilizers are

one piece and they slide over

a carbon-fiber joiner with a

tight fit. Both the rudder and

elevator control linkages are

internal, so there’s less drag,

improved appearance, and

no change of damaging the

linkages during transport to

the flying area. The wings are

simply attached to the fuselage

The aileron servos and control linkages come installed in the wing panels.

with three screws. All you have

to do is connect the aileron

servo leads to the receiver

and make sure the leads don’t

get caught between the wing

and fuselage surfaces. The

landing gear features large

robust foam tires for great

ground handling, and the main

gear simply snap into place

through slots in the bottom of

the fuselage. A single setscrew

locks the nose gear into place.

A large molded battery

compartment hatch cover

is held in place with some

magnets and it is very easy

to replace the flight battery

pack. Velcro straps hold the

back in place, and to check the

model’s balance point, there

are convenient raised points

under with wing for easy

fingertip placement. As soon as

the flight pack is fully charged,

there’s nothing left to do but go

flying.

A Spektrum DXe transmitter comes with the RTF version.

IN THE AIR

An excellent choice for the

first-time student pilot, the

AeroScout trainer is very

durable and comes equipped

with SAFE (Sensor Assisted

Flight Envelope) Technology

that helps to prevent overcontrol.

It also features

Beginner, Intermediate, and

Experienced flight modes so

you can choose the level of

stability and control you need

by flipping a three position

switch.

GENERAL FLIGHT

PERFORMANCE

Stability: Straight out of the

box, the AeroScout is very

stable and has the feel a larger

model. In the Beginner Mode

(Position 0), the flight envelope

is restricted for minimal bank

and pitch movements. The

Self-Leveling feature makes

the model hands-off stable.

With the larger battery compartment hatch cover removed, there’s plenty of room

to easily replace the SMART 2200mAh battery pack.

The AeroScout has great slow speed flight performance.


Tracking: In all flight modes, the tracking is excellent

and again with AS3X and SAFE Technology the

model is extremely easy to fly even in Intermediate

Mode (Position 1) where the flight envelope is less

restricted.

Aerobatics: Set in the Experienced Mode (Position

2), the AeroScout enjoys a natural flight envelope

with smooth and precise response. Loops and

rolls are effortless and all controls have excellent

response. You can even fly inverted, do wing-overs,

and just about any other sport maneuver you like.

Glide and stall performance: Slow flight is very

easy and gentle. The model slows down nicely and

landings are extremely easy using the Beginner

Mode. Stalls are very mild but you do have to

switch to Intermediate or Experienced modes to

perform them. It takes a lot of back stick to stall

the AeroScout, but when it does, it simply mushes

forward a little and drops its nose. A quick blip of the

throttle and releasing up-elevator gets the model

flying again.

PUSHER ENCLOSED ULTRALIGHTS

Though the AeroScout has a very modern sleek appearance,

the full-size aircraft configuration of a pusher engine, enclosed

cabin, with tricycle landing gear, comes from the success of

several ultralight designs from the 1980s. One of the more

popular designs was the CGS Hawk, representing a family of

high wing, strut-braced, pusher ultralights, (single and twoseater),

designed by Chuck Slusarczyk.

A hang-glider designer in the early 1970s, Chuck formed CGS

Aviation and his Hawk ultralight was first introduced to the

public at the Sun N Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida in March

1982. His prototype won the 1982 Best New Design Award.

The tail surfaces are sleek with internal control linkages. The

elevator and horizontal stabilizes are full-flying surfaces.

The CGS Hawk pusher Ultralight aircraft first was introduced to the public at the 1982 Sun N

Fun Airshow. (Photo courtesy of Wiki-Commons)

BOTTOM LINE

The wing is held in place with three long screws. Here you see the

factory-installed Spektrum AR636 AS3X receiver that comes in

the RTF version.

The main landing gear struts simply snap into place.

The brushless motor and pusher propeller

are behind the wing for additional safety and

protection from damage.

The AeroScout S 1.1m trainer

from HobbyZone is a very

versatile airplane. Ideally suited

to the student pilot with its

AS3X flight stability and SAFE

Technology, it allows progressing

pilots to select the degree of

responsiveness they prefer.

There’s plenty of power and

performance for the intermediate

and experienced pilot, and with

its over-sized wheels, you can

fly from any grass runway area

available. The AeroScout’s pusher

motor and prop configuration

increases safety while also

minimizing the chances for

damage caused by rough

landings. It’s a great all-around

sport flier for multiple levels of

pilot skill.

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Top building projects from Model Airplane News

For 91 years, contributors to Model Airplane News have been supplying model builders and pilots with terrific

construction plans and articles for all types of aircraft, from vintage pattern ships and sport aerobats to

museum-scale classics and military warbirds. This year’s guide has something for everyone, so whether you

are a veteran at creating balsa dust or want to get started with your first project, you’ll find what you need

here. In this guide, we highlight 132 of our all-time favorite DIY plans. For a searchable database of more

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A6M2 Zero

Designed by Jim Ryan, the Zero is fun to fly. With a stock

Speed 400 motor or with brushless power, it can easily

be hand-launched, and it’s fast and aerobatic. WS:

32 in.; L: 23.5 in.; power: Speed 400; radio: 3-channel;

2 sheets; LD 2

X1105A | $19.95

A6M3 Japanese Zero

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Zero is an electricpowered

fighter with traditional wood construction

and foam-core wings. It features a quick wing release

for fast battery changes. The rudder and retracts are

optional. WS: 49 in.; L: 38 3/4 in.; power: E-flite Power 25;

1 sheet; LD 2

X0314A | $19.95

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Aeronca 7AC Champ

Designed by Pat Tritle, this 1/10-scale backyard flyer

features old-school stick and former construction

and 4-channel controls. The plans include templates

for laminating wing tip and tail outlines and there are

plastic vacuum-formed parts available for the engine

cowling and windshield. WS: 42.5 in.; power: 2208/17

outrunner; radio: 4-channel; LD: 2; 2 sheets.

X0819A | $23.95

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Airco DH2

Designed by David Johnson, the DH2 is a unique, nicely

detailed WW I aircraft that will draw attention wherever

you fly it. It is a traditional stick-and-tissue model, and

it features functional wing rigging and a pull-pull control

system. WS: 32 in.; L: 25.5 in.; power: geared Speed 280;

1 sheet; LD 2

X0705A | $14.95

Bellanca Cruisemaster

Designed by Dennis Sumner, the Bellanca Cruisemaster

is an electric-powered classic civilian plane not often

seen at the flying field. The model has a simplified

design and features conventional balsa-and-plywood

construction. It has an engine cowl that’s attached

with magnets, and it features easy-to-install electric

retracts. WS: 54 in.; L: 37.25 in.; power: 430-watt brushless

motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0115A | $16.95

Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Defender

Designed by Rich Uravitch, the Britten-Norman Defender

2000 is a semiscale twin design that is easy to build

and fly. Traditional balsa-and-ply construction is used,

and flaps are optional. Formed-plastic parts are available

from the author. WS: 70 in.; L: 52.7 in.; power: two

brushless motors; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0708A | $21.95

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Canadair CL-215

A sport-scale model of the famous twin-engine amphibian

firefighting water bomber, this Steve Gray design

uses spruce, balsa, and ply as its principal materials.

WS: 76 in.; L: 55 in.; area: 791 sq. in.; power: two .25 twostroke

engines; radio: 5-channel; 1 sheet; LD 4

X05801 | $14.95

Cessna 172

Designed by Pat Tritle, this 1/8-scale Cessna 172 is easy

to build, and uses conventional stick-and-former construction

and egg-crate wing assembly. It is lightweight

and flies great. The model has a steerable nosewheel

and functional flaps. Laser-cut and formed-plastic parts

are available. WS: 53.5 in.; power: Suppo 2217/9 outrunner

motor; radio: 5-channel; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0517A | $27.95

Cessna 310B Songbird

Designed by expert model builder and pilot Rich

Uravitch, the Cessna 310B Songbird is a straightforward

build and a stable flier. It features built-up balsa-andlight-ply

construction, and laser-cut parts and formedplastic

parts are available. It’s a perfect first twin. WS:

52.8 in.; L: 31.75 in.; power: two Hacker A20 brushless

motors; 2 sheets; LD 2

X08091 | $21.95

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DH 90 Dragonfly

This classic 1935 twin-engine biplane is designed

and built by Ivan Pettigrew. The 1/7-scale model uses

traditional built-up balsa-and-ply construction and is an

advanced scale design, requiring intermediate to expert

building experience. WS: 74 in.; L: 54 in.; power: two

brushless 450 motors; 2 sheets; LD 2

X1114A | $23.95

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Douglas A-26 Invader

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Speed 400–size A-26

Invader is a great-flying twin. It is easy to build and has

traditional balsa-and-plywood construction. The model

is a one-piece design, and the wing panels are completely

sheeted. It has good slow-speed performance

and is ideal for use with inexpensive electric motors.

WS: 42 in.; L: 30.7 in.; power: two Speed 400 motors;

1 sheet; LD 2

X1208A | $14.95

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Douglas SBD Dauntless

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Douglas SBD Dauntless

torpedo bomber is the newest addition to his warbird

series of electric-powered military airplanes. It has a

built-up wooden fuselage and foam-core wings. WS:

42 in.; L: 32 in.; power: 500-size electric; radio: 3-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X0306A | $19.95

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DR-109

This design by Rich Uravitch uses a fully symmetrical

airfoil. Rich offers a parts package, formed-aluminum

gear, and a fiberglass cowl. WS: 54.5 in.; L: 49 in.; wing

area: 552 sq. in.; weight: 78 to 88 oz.; power: .40 to

.50 two-stroke or .48 to .70 four-stroke engine; radio:

4-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2

X10991 | $19.95

Evans Volksplane

Designed by Pat Tritle, this easy-to-build park flier has

built-up lightweight construction and features scale

all-flying tail surfaces, just like the real thing. Laser-cut

parts are available from the author. WS: 36 in.; L: 28 in.;

power: Maxx Products EPU-4 Gear Drive; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0714A | $23.95

Extra 3.25

Designed by Rich Uravitch, this model has balsa-and-ply

construction, and Rich offers a formed-plastic cowl,

wheel pants, and canopy. Intermediate building skills

are required. WS: 47.25 in.; L: 36.5 in.; power: .19 to

.28 two-stroke engine; 1 sheet; LD 2

X01931 | $14.95

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Fieseler Storch

The Fieseler Storch was a German Luftwaffe STOL aircraft

that was used extensively throughout WW II. Rob

Caso’s 1/12-scale model is highly detailed, and features

functional shock-absorbing landing gear and leadingedge

wing slats for amazing slow flight. It uses formerand-stringer

balsa-and-ply construction throughout. WS:

46 in.; L: 31.5 in.; power: BP Hobbies A2217-9 brushless

motor; radio: 6-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

K0510A | $14.95

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Fokker D-VII

Designed by David Johnson, this small Fokker D-VII is

big on performance. Designed around a .25 two-stroke

engine and a C. B. Tatone in-cowl muffler, the model is

built out of balsa for quick and easy construction. It’s

maneuverable yet stable, and makes a great combat

model. WS: 43.25 in.; L: 32.5 in.; power: .25 two-stroke

engine; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0204A | $14.95

Fokker D-VII

This WW I German fighter is easy to build and big

enough to win at contests. The relatively simple design

by Rich Uravitch is built out of balsa and ply using

traditional methods. WS: 49 in.; L: 41 in.; area: 712 sq.

in.; power: .60 four-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X04852 | $19.95

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Ford Trimotor

The Ford Trimotor, designed by Pat Tritle, uses lightweight

stringer-and-former construction, and there is a

laser-cut-wood parts package available from the author.

It is powered by three brushless outrunner motors and

a single 2S LiPo pack. It is intended for intermediate

builders and fliers. WS: 46.7 in.; L: 31.75 in.; power: three

Power 250 motors; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0912A | $24.95

Gee Bee Model-A Biplane

Designed by Gee Bee expert Henry Haffke, this 1/6-scale

model is a beautiful reproduction of the Model-A

biplane, first built by the Granville brothers. Made in

the traditional way out of balsa and plywood, the model

is simple and strong. WS: 60 in.; L: 40.75 in.; power:

.50 two-stroke engine; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0604A | $24.95

Gee Bee Model-Y Senior Sportster

CAD-designed by Charlie Pipes, the Gee Bee Model-Y

Super Sportster is a good-flying electric sport-scale

design. It is traditional balsa, ply, and light-ply construction,

and there are laser-cut parts available. WS: 45 in.;

L: 27 in.; area: 270 sq. in.; power: E-flite Power 10 outrunner

motor; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0409A | $21.95

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Designed by Pat Tritle, the Grumman G-164 Ag Cat is

a 1/12-scale crop-duster biplane that’s built light and

strong. It is ideal for use in small flying areas, and is

stable and easy to fly. A plastic and laser-cut-wood

parts kit is also available from the author (pats

custom-models.com). WS: 42.3 in.; L: 27.4 in.; power:

400–450 brushless motor; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0513A | $24.95

Hawker Hind

Designed by Richard Dery, this attractive pre–WW II RAF

biplane uses traditional balsa-and-plywood construction.

Its flying wires are functional to support the wings under

scale speeds and flight loads. The Hind was designed

to be lightweight, so if you plan to do more aggressive

maneuvers, replace the balsa wing spars with equal-size

spruce spars. WS: 63.5 in.; L: 50 1/8 in.; power: E-flite

Power 32 outrunner; radio: 4-channel; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0618A | $24.95

Howard Ike

This is an RC scale model of Ben Howard’s famous scale

plane. The fuselage is a basic box “fleshed out” with

formers and stringers; the design by Henry Haffke uses

balsa, ply, and hardwood. WS: 56 in.; L: 45 in.; power:

.40 two-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2

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Lear Fan

Designed by John Valentine, the Lear Fan is a sleek,

attractive, sport-scale, V-tail aircraft. The all-wood

model uses lock-tab construction, and the author has

laser-cut parts available to speed construction. WS:

78 in.; L: 71 7/8 in.; weight: 10 lb. 8 oz.; power: .45 to

.60 two-stroke engine; radio: 6-channel; 4 sheets; LD 2

X0806A | $29.95

Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star

Designed by Keith Sparks, this military powered glider

is traditional balsa-and-ply construction, and the author

has formed-plastic parts and a 6-blade prop available.

WS: 74 in.; L: 42 in.; power: electric outrunner motor;

1 sheet; LD 2

X0408A | $14.95

Macchi MC.200 Saetta

Designed by master draftsman and expert scale

modeler Giuliano Raimondi, the Macchi MC.200 Saetta is

a 1/5.2-scale balsa-and-ply model capable of world-class

competition. All scale fittings, cockpit interior, control

surfaces, and a dummy radial engine are shown on these

amazingly detailed plans. WS: 79.9 in.; L: 60.5 in.; weight:

13.3 lb.; power: 1.08 two-stroke engine; radio: 6-channel;

9 sheets; LD 4

X12961 | $49.95

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Martin PBM Mariner

Designed by Keith Sparks, this flying boat’s fuselage is

made with cross-sections of blue foam that are sanded

to shape, and the wings have foam cores. The model

is covered with fiberglass cloth and resin. The plans

show all the details and full-size cross-sections for the

fuselage. WS: 78 in.; L: 75 in.; power: two .52 four-stroke

or .40 two-stroke engines; 3 sheets; LD 3

X1103A | $24.95

Messerschmitt ME 163B-1a

This exciting model of the first WW II rocket-powered

plane is a true masterpiece. Colin Moss’s tailless design

features leading-edge slots and great maneuverability.

It is constructed out of balsa and ply. WS: 59 in.;

L: 38 in.; radio: 5-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2

X11761 | $19.95

Mooney Mite

Designed by Dennis Sumner, this 1/6-scale sport flier

has all the scale looks and great-flying performance

of its full-size counterpart. Using traditional wood

construction, the model has a fully sheeted wing and

retractable trike landing gear. Laser-cut parts are available

from Top Notch Product Company and are called out

on the plans. WS: 54 in.; power: Scorpion 3014 motor;

radio: 5-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0617A | $23.95

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Nieuport 12

This design by Martin Irvine is a two-piece WW I biplane

built out of balsa, ply, and spruce. The construction is

light and strong, with some laminated parts. It is recommended

for experienced builders. WS: 68 in.; L: 54 in.;

power: 500W electric or .60 to .80 four-stroke engine;

radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 3

$14.95 | X04991

One Design .40

Designed by Rich Uravitch, this conventionally built, allwood

design would make a great entry for Minimac and/

or sport-scale competitions. WS: 47.2 in.; L: 44 in.; power:

.40 two-stroke or .70 four-stroke engine; 2 sheets; LD 2

X04980 | $14.95

OV-10 Bronco

This is a simple, scale, small-displacement model that

would make a perfect first twin-engine project. It’s easy

to construct, and formed-plastic parts are available

from designer Rich Uravitch. WS: 52 in.; L: 52 in.; power:

two .20 to .25 engines or .05 to .15 motors; radio:


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OV-1 Mohawk

Designed by Keith Sparks, the OV-1 Mohawk is a

1/6-scale model of the U.S. Army aircraft. It features

traditional planked-wood construction, and the author

offers a formed canopy and nacelles. Because it’s

intended for electric power, it is an ideal first twin

project. WS: 59 in.; L: 47 in.; power: Speed 500 brushed

or brushless motor; 2 sheets; LD 2

FSP1206A | $21.95

OV-10 Bronco

Designed by Keith Sparks, this model would be an ideal

first scratch-built project. It is completely built up, can

use a variety of power systems and battery packs, and

offers gentle to lively performance. A laser-cut short

kit, plastic parts, and scale details are available. WS:

47 in., wing area: 403 sq. in.; power: two Speed 300 or

400 motors; 1 sheet; LD 1

FSP0106A | $14.95

P-51 Reno Racer

This aircraft is a perfect companion to the T-6 (X04821)

and a great project for simplified scale fun. Designed by

Rich Uravitch, it uses the author’s same easy-to-build

all-balsa construction and is intended for a .15 twostroke

glow engine. It’s ideal for use as a one-design

club racer for hot weekend scale fun. WS: 43.5 in.;

L: 32.5 in.; power: .15 to .19 two-stroke engine; radio:

4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

X04832 | $19.95

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Precious Metal P-51 Reno Racer

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Precious Metal P-51 is

the latest in his Reno racing series. It uses balsaand-ply

construction for the fuselage, and the wing is

foam-core construction sheeted with balsa. Designed

to use the Himax 3516CR contrarotating twin-prop drive

system, it is a project for the advanced pilot and experienced

builder. WS: 45 in.; L: 45.5 in.; power: 600-watt

brushless motor; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 3

X1213A | $14.95

PS-36 Seaplane

Designed by Rich Uravitch, this modern electric-powered

aquatic flier is based on the classic Scott Hartmann

“Pondside” flying-boat design. Featuring easy-to-build

construction with traditional balsa-and-light-ply parts,

the PS-36 also has a laser-cut parts kit available to

speed construction. WS: 35.9 in.; L: 27.9 in.; power:

135W brushless motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0112A | $14.95

RAF S.E.5a

Rich Uravitch’s design will let you enjoy the fun of a

biplane without the pain of intricate building. For intermediate

builders, this model is built up out of balsa

and ply. WS: 50 in.; L: 40 in.; area: 800 sq. in.; power:

.60 four-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

This “penny-pinching” warbird will be a neat addition

to your sport-scale hangar. The built-up design by Rich

Uravitch is easy to build and fly. WS: 40 in.; L: 29 in.;

power: .15 to .19 two-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X06843 | $19.95

Ryan ST

This balsa-and-ply plan by Henry Haffke shows details

for several versions and includes details to build the

scale Kinner radial engine. WS: 66 in.; L: 48.75 in.;

power: .40 to .60 two-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X11991 | $19.95

S.E.5a WW I Scout

Designed by Pat Tritle, the Royal Air Force S.E.5a Scout is

the perfect first WW I biplane for someone who wants

to build a park flier. Construction is CAD-designed using

a lightweight stick-and-former layout. Laser-cut wood

parts are available from the author. WS: 36 in.; L: 28 in.;

power: E-flite Power 480 brushless motor; 3 sheets; LD 2

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Shockwave Reno Racer

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Shockwave is a model

of the full-size unlimited Reno Racer that’s still in the

planning and construction stages. It is intended for

experienced builders and pilots who enjoy fast planes. It

flies great but does require scratch-building experience.

WS: 42.75 in.; L: 44 in.; power: E-flite Power 32 outrunner

motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0115A | $19.95

Skoda-Kauba V4

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Skoda-Kauba V4 is an

early WW II German fighter-trainer aircraft with a highly

tapered leading edge. It requires an experienced pilot.

It has foam-core wing construction and a built-up wood

fuselage. The plans show the airfoil templates for cutting

the wing cores. WS: 49 in.; power: E-flite Power 32


X0217A | $16.95

Stinson Reliant SR-10

Designed by Pat Tritle, the 1/9-scale Stinson Reliant is

rather large for a park flier; however, due to its effective

scale flaps, it can be flown in relatively small areas.

Built primarily using balsa and light ply, it is a complex

model. The design has been simplified without losing its

distinct scale outline. WS: 55.8 in.; L: 36.5 in.; power:

.10 brushless motor; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0514A | $27.95

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Stinson Reliant SR-5E

Designed by Ron Peterka, the Stinson Reliant SR-5E is

1/5 scale and intended for serious scale competition.

It is completely detailed inside and out and matches

Wylam three-view drawings. The SR-5E features conventional

balsa, light ply, and plywood construction and is

covered with Stits Lite and painted with Poly-Tone paint

that matches the full-size airplane. WS: 98 in.; L: 45.5 in.;

power: G-26 gas engine; 3 sheets; LD 3

X0913A | $24.95

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T-28 Trojan

Designed by Rich Uravitch, the T-28 Trojan uses traditional

balsa-and-ply construction and can be outfitted

with fixed or retractable landing gear. A short-wood kit

and a plastic-parts kit are available for the model. WS:

48 in.; L: 36 in.; power: .25 glow engine or brushless


X0206A | $21.95

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T-6 Texan

This is an easily constructed, performance-packed sport

racer. The all-balsa built-up design by Rich Uravitch uses

foam for its turtle deck. WS: 44 in.; L: 31 in.; power: .15 to

.19 two-stroke engine; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

X04821 | $14.95

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Time Flies

This design by Henry Haffke has superb flight characteristics,

and features a planked, sheeted fuselage

and wings. WS: 72 in.; L: 51 in.; area: 900 sq. in.; power:

.90 to 1.20 four-stroke engine; radio: 4- to 6-channel;

2 sheets; LD 3

X08851 | $29.95

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Designed by Pat Tritle, this 1/10-scale WACO SRE cabin

biplane uses old-school stick-and-frame assembly.

Laser-cut kits are available from manzanolaser.com and

formed plastic parts are available from parkflyerplastics.com.

WS: 41.5 in. (top), 29 in. (bottom); L: 32.6 in.;

power: Suppo 2212/15 outrunner; radio: 5-channel; LD:

2; 3 sheets

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Westland Wyvern S.4

This Vance Mosher design is an unusual scale project

for someone interested in a smaller model. The wing is

of conventional balsa-and-ply construction. The plan set

includes scale three-view drawings. WS: 36 in.; L: 34 in.;

power: .15 two-stroke engine; 3 sheets; LD 3

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Aeronca Chief

Designed by Pat Tritle, this model draws from old-time

stick-and-tissue construction, and it includes modern

and efficient electric power to make a great lightweight

scale flier. Four-channel control gives it excellent performance.

WS: 53.7 in.; L: 30.75 in.; power: Himax 2812-0850

brushless motor; 3 sheets; LD 2

K0308A | $24.95

Curtiss Jenny

Designed by Pat Tritle, this IMAA-legal sport-scale park

flier is designed for low-cost brushless power. It uses

stick-frame construction with available plastic parts.

WS: 50 in.; (top) area: 712 sq. in.; weight: 22.6 oz.; power:

1000Kv motor; radio: 4-channel; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0108A | $24.95

de Havilland Turbo Beaver

Designed by Pat Tritle, the Turbo Beaver is a traditional

stick-built model and is intended as a park

flier, although it is somewhat larger than the typical

park plane. It has flaps and laser-cut wood parts, and

formed-plastic pieces are available from the author. WS:

60 in., L: 41.5 in., power: Suppo 2217/9 outrunner motor;

3 sheets; LD 2

X0915A | $27.95

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Electric Curtiss P-40

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the P-40 Warhawk is an

easy-to-build, high-performance sport-scale model of

the classic WW II fighter. It uses a simple, built-up

balsa-and-ply fuselage and a foam-core wing sheeted

with balsa. No rudder is required, and to minimize drag,

there isn’t any landing gear. WS: 42 in.; power: geared

Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem motor; radio: 3-channel; LD 2

X0603A | $19.95

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Electric P-51 Mustang

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this semiscale Mustang is

quick to build. The foam, balsa, and ply model flies well,

thanks to its semi-symmetrical wing and high power,

and it excels at high-speed maneuvers. WS: 42 in.;

L: 35 in.; power: 540-type engine; radio: 3-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X0902A | $19.95

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Electro Hots

This newest rendition of the famous Hots design family

takes lightweight construction to the limit. Using

traditional balsa, plywood, and light ply, Steven Santich

(son of the designer of the original Hots) has produced

a modern 3D flying machine that has single-digit wing

loading. It’s ideal for intermediate to advanced builders/

fliers. WS: 52 in.; L: 57 in.; power: 25-size brushless

outrunner motor; radio: 4-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2

X0710A | $21.95

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F6F Hellcat

Designed by Jim Ryan, this electric Hellcat is a Speed

400–powered sport-scale model that’s easy to build

and fly. The wings are sheeted foam, and the rest of

the aircraft is traditional balsa-and-ply construction.

WS: 30 in.; power: Speed 400 motor; radio: 3-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X07971 | $14.95

F8F Bearcat

This Speed 400 model was CAD-designed by Jim Ryan,

and features a thinned Clark-Y airfoil, foam-core wing,

and simple balsa construction. It is true to scale and,

at only 18 ounces, is remarkably aerobatic. WS: 30 in.;

L: 22.25 in.; power: Speed 400 motor; radio: 3-channel;

1 sheet; LD 3

X01991 | $14.95

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Designed by Pat Tritle, this classic WW II observation

and STOL aircraft is a great performer. It has lightweight

balsa stick-and-former construction, and laser-cut parts

are available from the author. It has functional flaps and

a scale construction and outline. WS: 55 in.; L: 37.5 in.;

power: 2217/9T outrunner motor; 3 sheets; LD 2

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Fleet Model-2 Biplane

Designed by Pat Tritle, this 1/8-scale, 4-channel classic

from the Golden Age of Aviation uses stick-and-tissue

balsa-and-light-ply construction and is scale in outline.

It includes the airfoil-shaped horizontal stabilizer; the

plans show the standard tail outline, but the model

can be easily modified to produce other variants. WS:

42 in.; L: 32 in.; weight: 18 oz.; power: Park 400 motor;

2 sheets; LD 2

X0911A | $21.95

FlyBaby Bipe

Designed by Pat Tritle, the FlyBaby Bipe is a lightweight

yet strong park flier. It features traditional stick-andformer

construction with egg-crate wing structures. A

one-piece design with the wings glued and rigged into

place to save weight, this compact model fits easily into

any car. WS: 33 in.; L: 30 in.; power: 370 brushless motor;

radio: 4-channel; 3 sheets; LD 2

X0413A | $24.95

Focke-Wulf FW 190

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the FW 190 has a wood

fuselage and a sheeted foam-core wing. The model is

one piece, and the wing is not removable. Balsa and

foam blocks give the fuselage its distinctive shape. No

landing gear is used, and the model is designed to be

hand-launched. WS: 42 in.; L: 36 3/8 in.; power: 480-size


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Fokker Dr.I Triplane

Designed by Pat Tritle, this electric Fokker Dr.I Triplane

is a stable but aerobatic park flier that’s suitable for

flying outdoors and in big indoor areas. The construction

is traditional stick and tissue. A laser-cut short kit is

available from the author. WS: 25.5 in.; L: 20.75 in.; power:

GWS IPS geared motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

K0106 | $19.95

Hawker Hurricane

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Hawker Hurricane is a

great addition to anyone’s warbird squadron. It can be

constructed with either a built-up wood wing or foam

cores; both are shown on the plans. WS: 42 in.; L: 33.5 in.;

power: 480 geared brushless motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0308A | $14.95

Ingram Foster Pusher Biplane

Designed by Pat Tritle, this pusher biplane has a beautiful

scalelike appearance, and uses toothpicks and

bamboo skewers in its construction. The tail booms are

made out of carbon-fiber tubes, and the fuselage frames

are basswood. WS: 43 1/3 in.; L: 43 1/8 in.; power: geared

6V Speed 400 motor; 1 sheet; LD 3

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KI-61 Tony

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the KI-61 Tony is an easyto-build

balsa model with a foam-core wing and minimal

parts count. It’s designed specifically around the Magnetic

Mayhem/Master Airscrew gearbox power system;

other power systems can be used but aren’t shown on

the plans. WS: 42 in.; weight: 45 oz.; power: geared

550 to 600 motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

X1203A | $19.95

L-19 Glowdog

Designed by Keith Sparks, the L-19 Glowdog is a sportscale

Cessna observation plane that is not only a nice,

easy-to-fly park flier, but it is also a great night flier.

Constructed out of thin, lightweight Depron foam sheet

material and light ply, the airplane is translucent and

designed to light up. Formed-plastic cowl and wingtips

are available. WS: 72 in.; L: 50 in.; power: 280-size outrunner


X0410A | $21.95

Lowers-Minges LM-1

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Lowers-Minges LM-1

racer is of traditional balsa-and-light-ply construction

and features a foam-core wing. It is easy to build but

demanding to fly, and is not intended for novice builders

or pilots. It’s designed around the E-flite Power 25

brushless power system. WS: 37 in.; L: 40 in.; power:

25-size brushless motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

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Messerschmitt Bf 109E

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Bf 109E plan also shows

details for the Bf 109K, Avia S199, and Hispano Ha-112

variants. The one-piece design uses balsa, light ply, and

foam-core wing construction. Plans also show a built-up

wooden wing. WS: 42 in.; L: 37 1/8 in.; power: Kyosho

reverse-wind motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

X0605A | $19.95

Micro Tommy

The Micro Tommy (Thomas Morse Scout) designed by

Richard Dery is a park/indoor flier designed around a

Depron foam sheet, micro RC equipment, and spare

parts available from micro RC planes. It uses some

balsa and easy cut-and-fold foam sheet construction.

WS: 14.5 in.; L: 10.5 in.; power: micro electric motor;

1 sheet; LD 2

X1112A | $14.95

Min-E Taurus

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this is an electric-powered

reduced version of the classic 1960s’ Ed Kazmirski Taurus.

It uses traditional balsa construction, and a foam

wing available from flyingfoam.com. It is easy to build,

has excellent performance, and uses inexpensive power

systems and radio gear. WS: 32 1/2 in.; L: 25.5 in.; power:

100- to 150-watt motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

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Mini Me 262A-21

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this semiscale balsa-andply

twin is quick to build and great fun in the air. WS:

38 in.; L: 28.5 in.; power: two Speed 400 motors; radio:


X1001A | $19.95

Monocoupe

Designed by Richard Dery, this lightly loaded, 4-channel

sport-scale classic monoplane is easy to build and

makes for a great calm weather flier. It is scale in outline

and has plenty of power for its size. It is modeled

after the full-size plane in the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

museum. WS: 48 in.; L: 32.5 in.; power: Park 450 BL


X0411A | $21.95

Osprey GP5 Racer

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Osprey GP5 is a sleek

Super Sport class Reno Racer design using traditional

balsa-and-light-ply construction and foam-core wing

design. The model features flaps and retracts, and is

intended for experienced pilots and advanced builders.

WS: 44 in.; L: 46 in.; power: 600+-watt brushless motor;

radio: 6-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

X1113A | $14.95

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Pilatus PC-6

Designed by Jim Ryan, the Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter features

simple stick-balsa-ply construction. It’s an agile

yet docile indoor flier with predictable turning for small

indoor venues. It has excellent ground handling for

touch-and-gos. WS: 36 in.; L: 24 in.; power: Astro Flight

FireFly motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

K1104A | $14.95

Pilatus Porter PC-6

Designed by Alex Samour, this sport-scale STOL aircraft

has a composite wing with a traditional balsa box

fuselage. The assembly process is simple, and the model

can be covered with MonoKote. The Porter has good

manners and is an excellent first tail-dragger. WS: 50 in.;

L: 35.5 in.; weight: 51 oz.; power: .15 glow engine or

10-size brushless motor; radio: 4-channel; 3 sheets; LD 3

X1115A | $29.95

Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Designed by Pat Tritle, this impressive super-scale bushplane

classic uses traditional balsa construction and is

easy to build and fly. Laser-cut parts and plastic parts

are also available from the author (patscustom-models.

com). WS: 60 in.; L: 38.3 in.; power: 950Kv motor; radio:


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Pitts Model-14

Designed by Pat Tritle, this model uses traditional stickand-former

construction with a little foam thrown in for

good measure, and it’s covered with lightweight iron-on

film. The model is easy to fly. WS: 30 in.; weight: 15.9 oz.;

power: geared Speed 280 motor; radio: 3-channel;

2 sheets; LD 2

X0706A | $21.95

Playboy Senior 225

Designed by Bob Aberle, this indoor electric old-timer is

built with basic construction techniques and can fly for

seven minutes on one charge of a 340mAh LiPo. WS:

42 in.; L: 25 in.; wing area: 225 sq. in.; power: GWS LPS

RLC-A geared 4:1 motor; 1 sheet; LD 2

L0604A | $12.95

Shoestring

Designed by Pat Tritle, this all-sheet-balsa model is

intended to be built and flown by modelers with intermediate

skills. It is stable, reasonably fast, and a joy to fly.

WS: 30.5 in.; L: 28.5 in.; weight: 16 to 18 oz.; power:

6V Speed 400 motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2

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Spitfire Mk I

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Spitfire is a great

addition to anyone’s warbird squadron. It has a

built-up fuselage and sheeted wing that’s surprisingly

straightforward to build. WS: 42 in.; L: 34.75 in.; power:

200+-watt brushless outrunner motor; radio: 3-channel;

1 sheet; LD 2

X1008A | $14.95

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Standard J-1 Biplane

Designed by master builder Pat Tritle, this 1/9-scale

barnstormer is IMAA-legal. It uses traditional stickand-former

construction with laminated outlines for

wingtips, rudder, stabilizer, and elevators. Plastic parts

are available. WS: 60 in.; power: brushless outrunner


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Tipsy S2

Designed by Dennis Sumner, the Tipsy S2 is a greatflying

sport-scale design using traditional balsa-and-ply

construction and a modern electric power system. It

features an elliptical wing and tail surface design, and

uses magnets to hold the engine cowl and hatch cover

in place. It would make a great first scale project. WS:

50 in.; L: 36 in.; power: 480 class outrunner motor; radio:


K0715A | $23.95

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Westland Whirlwind

Designed by Mark Rittinger, this semiscale model is

built out of all balsa and has a low parts count. A low

wing loading makes this a great-flying model. WS:

41.75 in.; L: 26.5 in.; power: two Speed 400 motors; radio:


X0302A | $19.95

Bee Liner

Designed by Andy Clancy, the Bee Liner is the latest in

the Lazy Bee series. It is meant to be particularly versatile:

docile yet capable of providing challenging stunt

flying to an expert pilot. The model uses simple built-up

wood construction. WS: 51 in.; L: 32 in.; power: four small

brushless motors; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheets; LD 2

X1017A | $16.95

SkyEye

Designed by Clark Salisbury, the SkyEye is a mix of old

and new. It is a lightweight, easy-to-build, and easy-to-fly

3-channel sport flier specially designed to have an FPV

video camera installed in its nose. Its pusher propeller

design makes a stable platform for shooting aerial photography

with lightweight cameras setups. It uses typical

balsa-and-plywood construction throughout. WS: 69 in.;

L: 53 in.; power: 25-size brushless motor; 2 sheets; LD 2

K0315A | $23.95


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