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L0203A 12.95 sheet; LD3. L: 13.8in.;weight:22g;power: gearedKP-00;3channels;1 gives excellentpowerandduration. WS:14.2in.; outline aretruetoscale,including thedihedral. A Li-polycell Designed byDaveRobelen,this all-balsamodel’s shape and Category: BackyardFlyer K0903A 19.95 motor; radio:3-channel;1sheet;LD2. in.; WS:39L:25weight:7.2oz.;power:GWSIPS A thermals wellandissuitedtoflytouch-and-go’s. WS:39 semi-scale modelthatisalsocapableofmodestaerobatics.It Designed byDaveRobelen,the Aeronca Defenderisagentle Category: BackyardFlyer L0803A 12.95 GWS EDF-50s;radio:3-channel;1sheet;LD2. 31.25 in.;WS:L:28weight:14oz.;power:2 Depron tailfeathers,soit’s aneasy, inexpensiveproject.WS: 50-powered profilejet.ItfeaturesamoldedDepronwingand Designed byJohnStennard,the2JetisatwinGWSEDF- Category: BackyardFlyer Order Online:WWW.RCSTORE.COM •Call toOrder: (800) 537-537-5874 Aeronca Defender Bristol Brownie 2Jet K0308A 24.95 sheets; LD2 in., L:30.75in.;power:Himax2812-0850brushlessmotor;3 control givesitexcellentperformance.WS:53.7in., electric powertomakeagreatlightweightscaleflyer. 4-channel and-tissue constructionandincludesmodernefficient Designed byPat Tritle, thismodeldrawsfromold-timestick- Category: BackyardFlyer K0108A 14.95 ( optional); 1sheet;LD2. WS: 36in.;L:22 in.;power:twinoutrunners;Radio: 3-channel that simplifiesconstructionand speedsbuilding.WS:36in.; very basicbalsawoodconstruction andauniquewingdesign is easytobuildandpowered bytwinelectricmotorsItuses unusual modelofanlifting bodytransport. The model Designed byBob Aberle, theBurnelliCBY-3 Loadmasterisan Category: BackyardFlyer L0704A 12.95 280; 1sheet. 28 in.;WS:L:31.53channels;motor:GWSgeared Stick. It’s afastflyerthatcan handleupto30mphwinds.WS: ect thatusesthesameradiogearandmotorasGWSLite Designed byJamesPrell,the Anteater isastraightforwardproj- Category: BackyardFlyer Burnelli CBY-3 Loadmaster Aeronca Chief Anteater ModelAirplane NewsPlansGuide 2009 Backyard Flyer 1 PLANS GUIDE (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order

THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Medley Curtiss Jenny Farman Moustique Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Dave Robelen, this microflyer is equally at home in a single-court gym or outdoors. Construction is straightfor- ward, and the model is powered by a geared KP-00 motor and a 2-cell, 230mAh Li-poly pack. It uses RFFS-100 actuators for control. WS: 22 in.; WS: 22 in.; L: 14.5 in.; 3 channels; motor: geared KP-00; 1 sheet. 12.95 L0504A Category: Backyard Flyer backyard flying. It By Don Srull, this micro model is perfect for throttle and rudder can fly for more than 5 minutes and uses in.; WS: 26 in.; L: control with as an option. WS: 26 motor; 1 sheet; LD 2. 21.5 in.; weight: 5 oz.; power: 2.4 geared 12.95 X11981 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard IMAA-legal sport-scale park flyer this Tritle, Designed by Pat It uses “stick frame” brushless power. is designed for low-cost plastic parts. WS: 50 in. (top); area: construction with available oz.; WS: 50 in. (top); area: 712 sq. in.; 712 sq. in.; weight: 22.6 1000KV motor; radio: 4 channels; 3 weight: 22.6 oz.; power: sheets LD 2. 24.95 X0108A (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Farman Biplane Corben Super Ace Corben Super Fokker Dr.I Triplane Fokker Dr.I Backyard Flyer Backyard THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Backyard Flyer is a Triplane this electric Fokker Dr.I Tritle, Designed by Pat suitable for flying in big stable but aerobatic park flyer that’s indoor areas and outdoors. Construction is traditional stick and WS: laser-cut short kit is available from the author. A tissue. 25.5 in.; WS: 25.5 in.; L: 20.75 in.; power: GWS IPS geared motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. K0106 19.95 Category: Backyard Flyer IV biplane Type the Farman Standard Tritle, Designed by Pat airplane. It uses is a very true-to-scale replica of a pioneering is fairly easy to traditional stick-and-tissue construction and or outdoors in calm build. It can be flown indoors in a large gym in.; weight: 9.2 oz.; conditions. WS: 35 in.; WS: 35 in.; L: 32.5 LD 2. power: GWS geared 6:1; 4 channels; 1 sheet; 19.95 K1103A Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard this a sport-scale model of a Designed by Dave Robelen, of balsa and covered with made It’s 1930s homebuilt aircraft. at a moderate, scale-like speed and is film and paint. It flies The small- winds of up to 10mph. very docile. It can handle a baseball outfield. WS: 35.5 in.; WS: est safe flying area is GWS IPS DXA; radio: 3-channel; 1 35.5 in.; L: 23.5 in.; power: sheet; LD 2. 19.95 K0305A 2 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Micro Mustang Micro Sport Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer This Dave Robelen design is constructed of light balsa and Designed by Dave Robelen, this model is quick to build yet has powered by a DC5-2.4 motor geared 4.2:1. A great flyer. WS: flight characteristics that belie its simple appearance. It can 17.5 in.; wing area: 54 sq. in.; weight: 66g; WS: 17.5 in.; wing handle a moderate breeze or be flown inside a basketball gym. area: 54 sq. in.; weight: 66g; 3 channels; LD 2. WS: 22 in.; WS: 22 in.; L: 17.6 in.; wing area: 88 sq. in.; weight: L0401a 12.95 2.6 oz.; motor: DJ Aerotech MPS-1; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 1. L0702 12.95 PLANS GUIDE

Micromaster Mini Kestral Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Roger Carignan, this micro electric biplane can Dave Robelen downsized his Kestral sailplane design to pro- handle light outdoor breezes, loops easily and flies inverted duce this all-balsa glider. A 3-cell, 50mAh pack powers the RC very comfortably. WS: 18 in.; wing area: 114 sq. in.; WS: 18 gear, and the plane is small and nimble enough to fly indoors. in.; wing area: 114 sq. in.; L: 16.4 in.; weight: 68g; radio: 3- or WS: 36.8 in.; weight: 50g; WS: 36.8 in.; weight: 50g; 2 chan- 4-channel; motor: DC5-2.4 geared 5:1; 1 sheet; LD 2. nels; LD 2. L0602 12.95 L1100a 12.95

Mini Trixter Beam Mini Ultimate Biplane Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Bob Aberle, the Mini Trixter Beam is a repro- Pat Tritle’s Mini Ultimate Biplane park flyer is fun to build and duction of a 1950s RC flyer. This easy-to-build model uses fly. It uses standard stick-and-tissue building techniques and traditional balsa and plywood construction and makes a great can be powered by a variety of lightweight electric systems. A backyard flyer. It is also perfect for Vintage R/C Society gather- laser-cut parts kit is available from Pat’s Custom Models. WS: ings. WS: 32 in.; WS: 32 in.; L: 22 in.; power: geared 280 mo- 22 in.; WS: 22 in.; L: 26.5 in.; power: GWS geared ISP motor; tor; radio: 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 1. weight: 5.7 oz.; 1 sheet; LD 2. K0103A 14.95 X0805A 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Osprey I Ord-Hume Miss America Miss Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Dave Robelen, this micro seaplane is a very Although it isn’t smooth flyer that is also at home on the water. the construction and control techniques required difficult to fly, to construct and fly the Osprey I are better suited to modelers with some experience. WS: 22 in.; WS: 22 in.; L: 17 in.; motor: DC5-2.4 motor geared 4.2:1; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 14.95 K0504A Category: Backyard Flyer a Mighty Aberle, the Ord-Hume uses Redesigned by Bob It radio gear. Midget brushless outrunner motor and standard outdoors in 10mph features all-wood construction and can fly in.; WS: 20 in.; L: wind or indoors in a large venue. WS: 20 Midget Gold Line 17 in.; weight: 4.6 oz.; motor used: Mighty brushless outrunner; 1 sheet; LD 1. 13/4/15T 14.95 K0107A Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard for an indoor “climb and glide” Developed by Dave Robelen old-timer features traditional stick and event, this redesigned is a fine, well-mannered flyer indoors tissue construction and WS: 42 in.; L: 27.25 in.; motor: GWS IPS and out. WS: 42 in.; w/ 2-cell Li-poly; 1 sheet. DXA 12.95 L0304A Orion Jr. (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Mister Bones Minimum Impact Backyard Flyer Backyard THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Backyard Flyer is a smooth flying, Designed by Dave Robelen, the Orion Jr. model that is capable of flying in strong fully aerobatic 1/2A Built maneuvers. aerobatic standard all performing and breezes is a small, fast, of balsa and covered in MonoKote, the Orion Jr. all-weather aircraft. WS: 37.5 in.; WS: 37.5 in.; L: 27 in.; power: .049 to .061 engine; LD 2. 14.95 X0406A Category: Backyard Flyer of the GWS Designed by Dave Robelen to take advantage nearly ESF-50 ducted-fan unit, this model is constructed with Reynolds entirely of 1/16-inch sheet balsa and is covered It is capable of both indoor and outdoor flight. Crystal Wrap. weight: 4.7 oz.; WS: 24.3 in.; weight: 4.7 oz.; WS: 24.3 in.; 1. power: GWS EDF-50; radio: 2-channel; LD K02SUM 12.95 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard this aerobatic twin-motor sport Designed by Dick Sarpolus, or FanFold blue-foam sheet. Hard balsa flyer is built using Dow can be used as shown on the carbon-fiber tube reinforcement systems power the model inexpensive GWS power Two plans. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: 29 and provide spirited performance. 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. in.; motor: 2 geared systems; 19.95 X1004A 4 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Pattern Babe Pilatus PC-6 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Dave Robelen, this lightweight, aerobatic park Turbo-Porter Designed by Jim Ryan, the Turbo-Porter features flyer is constructed of balsa and powered by a geared GWS simple stick-balsa ply construction. It’s an agile yet docile motor. It can fly a wide range of maneuvers in an area the size indoor flyer with predictable turning for small indoor venues. It of a baseball field. WS: 28 3/4 in.; WS: 28 3/4 in.; L: 24 3/4 in.; has excellent ground handling for touch-and-go’s. WS: 36 in.; motor: GWS EDF-50 w/IPS E gearbox; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD WS: 36 in.; L: 24 in.; motor: AstroFlight Firefly; 3 channels; 1 2. sheet; LD 2. K0104A 14.95 K1104A 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Piper Vagabond Pitts Model-14 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Dave Robelen, this balsa-and-ply model is ideal Designed by Pat Tritle, this model uses traditional stick and for- for indoor scale events as well as flying in a modest breeze out- mer construction with a little foam thrown in for good measure, doors. It features a movable tray for all of the RC equipment. and it’s covered with lightweight iron-on film. The model is easy WS: 34 in.; WS: 34 in.; L: 22.5 in.; power: DC5-2.4 geared to fly and requires only 3 channels. could be added, 7.5:1; radio: 3-channel, 1 sheet; LD 2. but details are not shown on the plans. WS: 30 in.; weight: K0303A 14.95 15.9 oz.; radio: 3-channel; WS: 30 in.; weight: 15.9 oz.; radio: 3-channel; power: geared Speed 280 motor; 2 sheets; LD 2. X0706A 21.95

Pixel Playboy Senior 225 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer This Dave Robelen design is all-balsa, is capable of mild Designed by Bob Aberle, this indoor-electric old-timer is built and can fly in an area that’s smaller than half a with basic construction techniques and can fly for 7 minutes on basketball court. It uses micro actuators for control. WS: 13 in.; one charge of a 340mAh Li-poly. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 25 WS: 13 in.; L: 10.5 in.; wing area: 60 sq. in.; motor: KP-00; 3 in.; wing area: 225 sq. in.; motor: GWS LPS RLC-A geared 4:1; channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. 1 sheet; LD 2. L0402 12.95 L0604A 12.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE P-Nut Pond Baby Profile Powerhouse Category: Backyard Flyer suit- Aberle redesign of a ‘50s-era free-flight model, it’s Bob A 5:1 motor geared An HY-50F able for flying indoors and out. and a 6-cell, 120mAh pack produce surprisingly fast flights WS: 24 in.; wing area: 80 sq. in.; with this all-balsa microflyer. weight: 3.8 oz.; WS: 24 in.; wing area: 80 sq. in.; weight: 3.8 oz.; 3 channels; LD 2. L0101a 12.95 Category: Backyard Flyer seaplane can take off Designed by Dave Robelen, this all-wood from a pylon- from water or be hand-launched. Power comes and a 5.25-inch mounted DC5-2.4 motor with 4.21:1 gears 2.82 oz.; WS: 20 prop. WS: 20 in.; wing area: 80 sq. in.; weight: 3 channels; LD 2. in.; wing area: 80 sq. in.; weight: 2.82 oz.; L1000a 12.95 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard the P-Nut is a very high-perfor- Designed by Dave Robelen, is at home indoors and out. Its top mance micro model that and it easily performs many smooth speed approaches 30mph, WS: 13.5 in.; WS: 13.5 in.; L: 12 in.; aerobatic maneuvers. KP-00; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; weight: 26g; power: geared LD 2. 12.95 L1003A Pokey Plinker (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Profile Champ Backyard Flyer Backyard THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Backyard Flyer Champ sport-scale profile flyer is easy to Randy Randolph’s build and flies very well. It uses a standard GWS power system and radio gear; it takes about 8 hours to build. Designed to fly WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: 24 in.; indoors or out in calm weather. motor; 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. power: GWS DX-A 14.95 K0703A Category: Backyard Flyer after Jim Designed by Dave Robelen, Pokey is modeled Lightweight balsa small indoor model, “Tutor.” Kostecky’s a DC5-2.4 motor and construction; tissue covering. Powered by in.; weight: 3.22 oz.; gearbox. WS: 24.5 in.; wing area: 120 sq. 3.22 oz.; 3 chan- WS: 24.5 in.; wing area: 120 sq. in.; weight: nels; LD 2. L0801a 12.95 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard this balsa-and-film microflyer to be Dave Robelen designed Power is from a 4.2:1-geared to fly. easy to build and relaxing cells in series. WS: 20 in.; wing Mabuchi N-20 on 2, 50mAh 27g; WS: 20 in.; wing area: 60 sq. in.; area: 60 sq. in.; weight: LD 1. weight: 27g; 1 channel; L0800a 12.95 6 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Profile Waco Cabin Prowler Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Randy Randolph, the Profile Waco Cabin biplane Designed by Tom Herr, this park flyer is of conventional balsa is a straightforward project that uses balsa construction. At 1/2 and ply construction and is fairly easy to build and fly. WS: throttle, it’s a gentle flyer that’s at home in a small gym; at full 35.75 in.; weight: 9 oz.; WS: 35.75 in.; weight: 9 oz.; power: throttle, it’s an aerobatic performer. WS: 24 in. (top), 18 in. (bot- Speed 280 motor; 2 sheets; LD 2. tom); WS: 24 in. (top), 18 in. (bottom); L: 19 in.; motor: GWS L1001a 12.95 S-2; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. K0304A 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Riser Rider Sling Shot Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Dave Robelen, the Riser Rider is an easy-to-build, Designed by Bob Aberle for indoor competition, this catapult- powered sailplane with soaring performance that’s adequate launched glider is made of balsa sheet with built-up stick wings. for light thermals. Its potential flight duration is more than 11/2 WS: 30 in.; WS: 30 in.; L: 31 in.; wing area: 139 sq. in.; 2 chan- hours. A transmitter with V-tail mixing is required. WS: 38 in.; nels; 1 sheet. LD 2. WS: 38 in.; L: 17.5 in.; motor: GWS DXA; 3 channels; 2 micros- L0404A 12.95 ervos; 1 sheet; LD 2. K0804A 14.95

Speed 400 Me-410A-1 Spitfire Mk. 1 Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Felipe Rabat, the Me-410 is an easy-to-build Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Spitfire is a great addition to electric-powered twin that captures the character of the full- anyone?s warbird squadron. It has a built-up and size 1943 Luftwaffe Schnellbomber (fast bomber). The model sheeted wing that?s surprisingly straightforward. WS: 42 in.; uses standard balsa and ply construction with engine nacelles WS: 42 in.; L: 34.75 in.; motor req?d: 200+ watt brushless formed from white foam attached to wood profiles. WS: 39.5 outrunner; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. in.; WS: 39.5 in.; L: power: 2 speed 400s; 3 channels (rudder X1008A 14.95 optional); 1 Sheet LD 2. K0908A 14.95 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009 7 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order

THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE StarLite The Impulse The First Step Category: Backyard Flyer Aberle breathed new life into this 1953 Bill Johnke original Bob The straightforward, design by adding RC and electric power. all-wood aircraft is a fast build as well as a great sport flyer and WS: 46 in.; WS: 46 in.; L: 28 in.; power: brush- an ideal trainer. less outrunner; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. 14.95 X0107A Category: Backyard Flyer trainer Aberle, the First Step is an electric Designed by Bob C-foam board. It has designed to be built from a single sheet of uses an outrunner brush- and it a polyhedral wing for stability, extended flight time. less motor system and Li-poly batteries for 36 in.; L: 38 WS: 36 in.; WS: Perfect for the first-time builder. 1 sheet; LD 1. in.; radio: 3-channel; power: brushless electric; 12.95 K0506A Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard airframe is conventional StarLite’s Herr, Tom Designed by and traditional materials. WS: 66 in.; wing constructed of balsa 3.5 to 4 oz.; WS: 66 in.; wing area: area: 216 sq. in.; weight: mo- 5.24 to 4 oz.; power: WES-Technik 216 sq. in.; weight: 3.5 tor; 4 channels; LD 2. 12.95 L1199a (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Stephens The Foam Wedgy Standard J-1 Biplane Backyard Flyer Backyard THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Backyard Flyer is a simplified, electric-powered version of The Foam Wedgy and is original 1940 record-breaking Wedgy Leon Shulman’s It is made using 1/4-inch Dow blue very easy to build and fly. insulation foam, and it can be powered by a geared, brushed WS: 38 in.; radio: Axi outrunner. electric motor or a brushless 3-channel; WS: 38 in.; radio: 3-channel; power: GWS geared Axi brushless motor; 1 sheet; LD 1. or 10.95 K0306A Category: Backyard Flyer very model offers Designed by Dick Sarpolus, this foam profile and performance low building cost, quick and easy construction to fire-breathing that ranges from relaxed, basic fun aerobatics of power system and depending on your choice 3D capability, in.; motor: GWS brushed WS: 34 in.; WS: 34 in.; L: 29 battery. or brushless; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 1. 14.95 K0704A Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard this Tritle, model designer and builder Pat Designed by master and stick traditional uses It legal. IMAA is barnstormer 1/9-scale laminated outlines for wingtips, rudder, former construction with Plastic parts are available. WS: 60 in.; stabilizer and elevators. outrunner; Radio: 4-channel; 3 WS: 60 in.; power: brushless sheets; LD 2. $24.95 K1108A 8 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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The Skyscraper Walker Category: Backyard Flyer Category: Backyard Flyer Designed by Leon Shulman, the Skyscraper is a modern Designed by Dave Robelen, the Walker is an ultralight indoor electric version of his free-flight design that was published in flyer that will cruise at walking speed. As a result of its very Model Airplane News in 1938. The new model uses simple, tight turning capability, it requires a space no larger than 12x16 blue, FanFold insulation foam for most of its construction. It is feet. Although built very light, it can easily withstand collisions easy-to-build and has excellent flight characteristics. WS: 40.5 without sustaining any damage. WS: 25.5 in.; WS: 25.5 in.; L: in.; wing area: 246 sq. in.; WS: 40.5 in.; wing area: 246 sq. in.; 25.75 in.; weight: 29g; power: geared KP-00; radio: 3-channel; L: 28.75 in.; weight: 9 oz.; power: brushless outrunner motor w/ 1 sheet; LD 2. radio mount and prop adapter; radio req’d: 3-channel; 1 sheet. L0703A 12.95 Electrics PLANS GUIDE

Aeronca Champ Astro Challenger Category: Electrics Category: Electrics A semi-scale slow flyer, this Nick Ziroli design has much nostal- A Nats-winning glider that’s simple to build and fly. Perfect for gic appeal. Using stick and tissue construction, the Champ has silent schoolyard fun, yet very competitive, this Bob Boucher excellent performance. Can be built with or without ailerons. design features all-balsa, open-framework construction. WS: WS: 35 in.; WS: 35 in.; L: 21 in.; weight: 11 oz.; 4 channels; 1 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: 37.5 in.; area: 630 sq. in.; motor: .05; 3 sheet; LD 2. channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X1100a 14.95 X06851 19.95

Bugatti R-100 de Havilland Hornet Category: Electrics Category: Electrics Designed by Gus Morfis, this highly unusual, forward Roy Day design features balsa and plywood; foam and papier- sweptwing racing plane is of all-wood construction and has mache form the nose cone and engine nacelles. WS: 58 in.; spirited performance. WS: 27 in.; WS: 27 in.; L: 23.7 in.; power; WS: 58 in.; L: 49 in.; power: (2) 05 geared motors; 4 channels; Speed 400 motor; radio; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 2 sheets. X0301a 14.95 X12921 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Electroliter Electric Curtiss P-40 Dornier Electric 335 Twin Dornier Electric 335 Category: Electrics Randy Randolph design, this plane blends great trainer-like A ideal school- This qualities with the silent power of electricity. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; yard subject is easy to build and fly. L: 41 in.; area: 637 sq. in.; power: .05 electric; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X03891 19.95 Category: Electrics is an easy-to- the P-40 Warhawk Designed by Mark Rittinger, of the classic WW II build, high-performance sport-scale model and a It uses a simple, built-up balsa and ply fuselage fighter. is required, and foam-core wing sheeted with balsa. No rudder 42 in.; WS: WS: to minimize drag, there isn’t any landing gear. motor; radio: 42 in.; power: geared Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem 3-channel; LD 2. 19.95 X0603A Category: Electrics masterpiece is large yet light (10 lb. 2 This 1/8-scale, all-balsa Plan shows retract installation. oz.) and has brisk performance. sq. in.; WS: 70.5 in.; area: 1,006 sq. WS: 70.5 in.; area: 1,006 15G; 3 sheets; LD 3. in.; motor: (2) geared X10951 29.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Die Schwinge Electric Angle Electric Electric P-51 Mustang Electrics THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Electrics this semi-scale Mustang is quick Designed by Mark Rittinger, The foam, balsa and ply model flies well, thanks to its to build. and it excels at high- semisymmetrical wing and high power, speed maneuvers. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 35 in.; power: 540-type; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. 19.95 X0902A Category: Electrics and aerobatic RC Dick Sarpolus brings his many years of sport Angle flies fairly The Electric design to this small electric flyer. good aerobatic capabilities. It isn’t a trainer. fast and offers balsa and plywood construction is used throughout, Traditional WS: 35 in.; L: 26 in.; and the wing can be built flat. WS: 35 in.; LD 2. motor: Speed 480; 3 to 4 channels; 1 sheet; 19.95 X0404A Category: Electrics the all-wood, electric-powered Designed by Hal deBolt, The construction techniques. Schwinge uses conventional wing has two-piece ribs and a 3/32-inch- easy-to-build, elliptical WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 45 in.; . thick, one-piece sheet LD 2. power: .05 geared motor; X04941 14.95 10 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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EZee Wizard F6F Hellcat Category: Electrics Category: Electrics This sweptwing, electric, .05-powered design has an that This electric Hellcat is a Speed 400-powered sport-scale model gives the best possible speed range. It needs no for that’s easy to build and fly. The wings are sheeted foam, and exceptional roll rates. Great for sport aerobatics and electric the rest of the aircraft is traditional balsa-and-ply construction. pylon racing. L: 34 in.; motor: Astro .05 cobalt or FAI .05; 3 WS: 30 in.; WS: 30 in.; 1 sheet; LD 2. channels; 1 sheet. X07971 14.95 X05911 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

F8F Bearcat Focke-Wulf FW 190 Category: Electrics Category: Electrics This Speed 400 model was CAD-designed by Jim Ryan and Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Fw 190 has a wood fuselage features a thinned Clark-Y airfoil, foam-core wing and simple and a sheeted foam-core wing. The model is one piece, and balsa construction. It is true to scale and, at only 18 ounces, is the wing is not removable. Balsa and foam blocks give the remarkably aerobatic. WS: 30 in.; WS: 30 in.; L: 22.25 in.; mo- fuselage its distinctive shape. No landing gear are used, and tor: Speed 400; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. the model is designed to be hand- launched. WS: 42 in.; WS: X01991 14.95 42 in.; L: 36 3/8 in.; power: electric; 1 sheet LD 2. X0606A 19.95

Ford Tri-Motor A.T.5 Tin Goose Hawker Hurricane Category: Electrics Category: Electrics This semi-scale model offers a choice between three electric Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Hawker Hurricane is a great or internal-combustion engines. Straightforward balsa construc- addition to anyone?s warbird Squadron. It can be built with tion in a design by Dennis Tapsfield. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: either a built-up wood wing or with foam-cores. Both are shown 39.5 in.; power: (3) .049 or .05; 4 channels; 1 sheet. on the plans. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 33.5 in. power: 480 X12772 19.95 geared brushless motor 1 sheet LD 2 X0308A 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Javelin Mega Pepper Ingram Foster Pusher Biplane Ingram Foster Pusher Category: Electrics This Dave Robelen design uses traditional balsa-and-ply The lightly loaded model has a highly under-cam- construction. The geared mo- bered airfoil and excellent flight performance. tor turns a 9x5 prop and provides long flight times. WS: 44 in.; WS: 44 in.; L: 30 in.; power: Speed 400 motor; 1 sheet; LD 2. X0800a 14.95 Category: Electrics high-performance sailplane uses a flat-bottom Da- Hal deBolt’s Lightweight materials vis airfoil with .05 geared electric motors. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 and conventional construction techniques. electric; 3 channels; 1 in.; L: 45.75 in.; area: 550 sq. in.; power: sheet; LD 2. X06901 19.95 Category: Electrics pusher biplane has a beautiful this Tritle, Designed by Pat - and uses toothpicks and bamboo skew scale-like appearance booms are made of carbon-fiber The tail ers in its construction. frames are basswood. WS: 43 1/3 in.; tubes, and the fuselage 1/8 in.; power: geared 6V Speed 400; 1 WS: 43 1/3 in.; L: 43 sheet; LD 3. 19.95 X0205A KI-61 Tony (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Italair F20 Pegasus Heinkel He-162 Salamander Electrics THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Electrics is an easy-to-build Tony the KI-61 Designed by Mark Rittinger, balsa model with a foam-core wing and minimal parts count. It’s designed specifically around the author’s standard Magnetic Airscrew gearbox power system; other power Mayhem/Master systems can be used but aren’t shown on the plans. WS: 42 in.; weight: 45 oz.; WS: 42 in.; weight: 45 oz.; power: geared 550 to 600 electric motor; 1 sheet; LD 2. 19.95 X1203A Category: Electrics plane designed An electric-powered semi-scale Italian sport two .051 Astro .05 electric motors, it can be adapted for for 51 in.; WS: 51 in.; L: WS: Tapsfield. engines. Design by Dennis 37 in.; motor: (2) .05; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X05771 14.95 Category: Electrics balsa-and- this fan, ducted Jet Electro Jets Kress a by Powered model is made using conventional building plywood sport-scale and the wing has The fuselage is strip-planked, techniques. WS: 43 in.; WS: 43 in.; L: 42 in.; power: a flat-bottom airfoil. sheet electric ducted fan; 1 X05961 14.95 12 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Messerschmitt Bf-109E MicroSport Category: Electrics Category: Electrics Designed by Mark Rittinger, the Bf-109E plan also shows de- The MicroSport is a Speed 400-powered electric sport-scale tails for the Bf-109K, Avia S199 and Hispano Ha-112 variants. model that’s easy to build and fly. The wings are sheeted foam, The model is a one-piece design and has a true scale outline. and the rest of the aircraft is traditional balsa-and-ply construc- Uses balsa, lite-ply and foam wing-core construction. A built-up tion. WS: 29 in.; WS: 29 in.; 1 sheet; LD 2. wooden wing is also shown. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 37 1/8 X12971 14.95 in.; power: Kyosho reverse-wind motor; radio: 3-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. X0605A 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Mini Me 262A-21 Minnwatt Category: Electrics Category: Electrics Designed by Mark Rittinger, this semi-scale, balsa and ply twin Designed by Randy Randolph, this 1/2A-size electric elevator/ is quick to build and great fun in the air. WS: 38 in.; WS: 38 in.; rudder ship is perfect for flying in limited spaces. Features light, L: 28.5 in; motor: two Speed 400s; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. all-wood construction and a polyhedral wing, and it flies with a X1001a 19.95 36 or 50W motor on 5, 600mAh cells. WS: 51 in.; area: 330 sq. in.; WS: 51 in.; area: 330 sq. in.; 1 sheet; LD 1. X05951 14

Nieuport 12 P-38 Lightning Category: Electrics Category: Electrics This Martin Irvine design is a two-place WW I biplane built of The electric P-38 Lightning is a G400-powered sport-scale balsa, ply and spruce. Construction is light and strong with model that’s easy to build and fly. The wings are sheeted foam, some laminated parts. Recommended for experienced builders. and the rest of the aircraft is traditional balsa-and-ply construc- WS: 68 in.; WS: 68 in.; L: 54 in.; power: 500W electric or .60 to tion. WS: 50 in.; WS: 50 in.; motors: G400; 2 sheets; LD 2. .80 4-stroke; radio: 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X01971 19.95 X04991 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Shoestring Playmate XL Speed 400 FW-190 Category: Electrics is a great-flying Thomas Nielsen, this FW-190 Designed by WW II warbird that uses an inexpensive Speed 400 brushed NiMH cells. It has a built-up balsa motor and eight 1100mAh assembled over a building crutch and a foam- fuselage that’s WS: 30 in.; WS: There is no rudder or landing gear. core wing. 30 in.; L: 25in; power: Speed 400 motor; 1 Sheet; LD 2. 14.95 K0508A Category: Electrics to be built this all sheet-balsa model is designed Tritle, By Pat skills. It is very stable, and flown by modelers with intermediate 30.5 in.; WS: 30.5 in.; L: WS: reasonably fast and a joy to fly. power: 6V Speed 400 28.5 in.; weight: 16 to 18 oz.; 3 channels; motor; 1 sheet; LD 2. X05991 12.95 Category: Electrics - has a wide per the Playmate XL Designed by Dave Robelen, a top speed of more than 40mph. Pilots formance range and It can will find it very easy to fly. who have aileron experience do not require a symmetrical airfoil. WS: do all maneuvers that 29.5 in.; power: Speed 280 geared motor; 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 1 sheet; LD 2. 14.95 K1105A SkyVolt (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Patchen Explorer Scale Fokker D-VII & RAF S.E.5a Electrics THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Electrics this park flyer is meant to be Designed by Clark Salisbury, The model is very light and uses stick con- hand-launched. The wing is glued to the fuselage, and the motor is struction. attached to a vertical pylon. Rudder and elevator use pull-pull threads. WS: 43 in.; WS: 43 in.; L: 32.5 in.; 3 channels; power: geared Speed 400; 1 sheet; LD 2. X0601a 14.95 Category: Electrics have wood Designed by Keith Sparks, these dogfighters the other and cabanes, interplane struts and landing gear, The plans include detailed drawings parts are made of foam. to make the for the hot-wire foam-cutting tools and templates 29 in.; motor: GWS necessary parts. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: geared; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 19.95 X0504A Category: Electrics is an easy to build and fly, Aberle, this Designed by Bob model built of balsa, ply and blue electric-powered, semi-scale it Speed 480 geared/belted (2.57:1) motor, foam. Powered by a WS: WS: LD 2. APC electric prop; turns an 8x4 X1000a 19.95 14 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Sport-Scale Stinson L-5 Stealth-E Category: Electrics Category: Electrics This Roy Day design has a very light wing loading, is easy to Jeff Holan’s hand-launch, electric ducted fan has all-balsa build and fun to fly. Typical balsa stick construction is used construction with a 1/64-inch-ply, formed-wood fan shroud. At throughout, and laminated parts are used for the wingtips and 35 oz., it’s a stable flyer with a full-power duration of about 21/2 the vertical tail. WS: 52 in.; WS: 52 in.; L: 38 in.; power: geared minutes. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: 38.5 in.; motor: .05 12-turn Speed 400; 1 sheet; LD 2. quad; 1 sheet; LD 3. X0401a 14.95 X11931 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Sukhoi SU-37 Super Flanker Park Jet Westland Whirlwind Category: Electrics Category: Electrics Designed by Steve Shumate, this semi-scale, easy-to-build, Designed by Mark Rittinger, this semi-scale model is built from all-foam park jet is powered by two pusher prop motors and all balsa and has a low parts count. A low wing loading makes includes functional 3-axis thrust-vectoring control. It is made this a great-flying model. WS: 41.75 in.; WS: 41.75 in.; L: 26.5 using flat sheets of foam and the plan shows all part templates in.; power: 2 Speed 400s; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. and a detailed drawing of how the power system works. WS: X0302A 19.95 30 in.; WS: 30 in.; L: 43.2 in.; power: 2 Park Jet motors with pusherprops; 2 Sheets; LD 2. K0708A 21.95 Giant Scale

Yardbird 1/4-scale Bucker Jungmeister Category: Electrics Category: Giant Scale An electric-powered RC plane of very simple construction, this This 1/4-scale design has the same all-wood construction as all-balsa plane is forgiving when airborne and ideal for operat- the larger model designed by Gary Allen, and laser-cut wooden ing off small fields. Designed by Randy Randolph. WS: 49.25 parts and engine cowl are available from Arizona Model in.; WS: 49.25 in.; L: 34.5 in.; motor: .05; 3 channels; 1 sheet; Aircrafters. WS: 65 in.; WS: 65 in.; engine: 1.20 4-stroke or a LD 2. G-23; 4 sheets; LD 3. X02822 14.95 X0300b 21.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Big Hots Classic Sport Bipe Aeromarine EO Sport Boat Aeromarine EO Sport Category: Giant Scale This lightly loaded, Great Lakes look-alike is an ideal aero- extremely impressive when equipped with batic airplane that’s smoke. Designed by Gerald Garing. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 65 in.; area: 1,640 sq. in.; engine: 1.8; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 3. X05891 29.95 Category: Giant Scale giant models This Dan Santich design is one of the best-flying two huge full-size of all time. Simple construction methods on WS: 91 in.; WS: 91 in.; drawings make building quick and easy. 4 channels; 3 sheets; L: 78 in.; area: 1,800 sq. in.; engine: 1.5; LD 2. 29.95 X11861 Category: Giant Scale and inked and detailed by Dick Designed by Larry Cressman - unusual design is one of a kind. It is a fly Sarpolus, this highly - uses conventional balsa and plywood con ing boat biplane that for 30cc gasoline engines for power. struction and is intended gear so it can be flown from both ground It has plug-in landing the fuselage/hull. WS: 91 Just be sure to waterproof and water. 3 Sheets; LD 2. in.; WS: 91 in.; L: 65 in.; engine: 30cc gas; 24.95 X1108A BP-100 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Armar Gorrion 1/4-scale Fokker E.V. Giant Scale Giant THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Giant Scale Designed by Ron Daniels, this model is slow and agile, and nimble enough for most aerobatic maneuvers. WS: 100 in.; it’s WS: 100 in.; L: 49 in.; engine: 1.80ci 2- or 4-stroke glow up to a 62cc gas; 3 sheets; LD 2. X0501a 29.95 Category: Giant Scale quite small Argentinian homebuilt is This excellent 1/4-scale built-up design by with only a 75-inch wingspan. Balsa/plywood 49 in.; engine: .60; 4 WS: 75 in.; WS: 75 in.; L: Tapfield. Dennis channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X10782 19.95 Category: Giant Scale parasol the 1/4-scale Fokker E.V. Designed by David Johnson, Tradi- and flies like an advanced trainer. fighter is easy to build - plywood construction is used through tional balsa, spruce and sheeted; pull-pull cable is used for out, and the wing is fully 84 in.; WS: 84 in.; L: 513/8 in.; radio all control surfaces. WS: G-38 gas 2 sheets LD 2. req’d: 4-channel; power: 24.95 X0305A 16 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Cobra Convair CV-240 / C-131 Samaritan Transport Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Unprecedented giant-scale model of a famous racer. Twin gull Designed by Andy Anderson, the Convair CV-240/C-131 Sa- wings on a Midget Mustang fuselage make this Dan Santich maritan is an excellent flying sport-scale twin designed around design a real flying machine. Built-up balsa/ply/hardwood a pair of O.S. .32 2-strokes. It uses traditional balsa and lite-ply construction. WS: 76 in.; WS: 76 in.; L: 65 in.; engine: 2ci+; 4 construction and includes off-the-shelf retracts, struts and flaps. channels; 3 sheets. WS: 82 in.; WS: 82 in.; L: 65 in.; power: two .32 glow engines 3 X03841 34.95 sheets; LD 2. X0808A 24.95 PLANS GUIDE

Corben Super Ace Douglas DC-3 Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale This 1/3-scale airplane has easy flight characteristics and This Paris White design features fully planked and sheeted fu- rugged construction. It’s a nearly ideal first giant-scale project selage and flight surfaces. In flight, the plane is stable enough designed by Dan Santich. WS: 110 in.; WS: 110 in.; L: 70 in.; to match the skills of infrequent fliers; it hasn’t any bad habits. engine: 1.8ci+; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 3. WS: 94 in.; WS: 94 in.; L: 49 in.; engine: (2) .50 to .60; 6 chan- X06832 34.95 nels; 2 sheets. X06711 29.95

Fairchild 24 Fokker D-VII Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Designed by Phillip Kent, the Fairchild 24 is a seldom-modeled This 1/4-scale Gary Allen design uses balsa and plywood plane from the mid-1930s. It can be built with either a radial or construction and many standard hardware items. A SuperTigre an in-line engine cowl (both are shown on the plan). The land- 2500 glow engine is the standard powerplant, but a Zenoah ing gear is functional and is detailed on the plan as well. WS: G-38 or G-45 gasoline engine also works well. WS: 88 in.; WS: 90 in.; WS: 90 in.; L: 59 in.; engine: .90 to 1.20 4-stroke; radio: 88 in.; L: 69.5 in.; 4 channels; 4 sheets; LD 3. 5-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2. X02981 29.95 X0802A 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Grumman Lynx Giant Peashooter Knight Twister Imperial Knight Twister Category: Giant Scale Age classic in 1/3 scale, this peerless, exciting-to-fly Golden A Dan Santich design requires extensive building; the full-size parts are drawn on a separate sheet. WS: 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: 62 in.; area: 1,505 sq. in.; engine: 2ci or larger; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 3. X10851 34.95 Category: Giant Scale is a 1/3-scale Andersen, the Grumman Lynx Designed by David scale competi- for FAI civilian general aviation aircraft designed formed accessories tion. It has fixed gear and flaps and several in.; power: GT-80cc; are available. WS: 98 in.; WS: 98 in.; L: 77 5 sheets; LD 2. 34.95 X0906A Category: Giant Scale all-wood, built-up sport plane this Designed by Henry Haffke, The super-easy-to-build design has a scale-like appearance. flight characteristics. WS: 82 in.; WS: 82 has extremely docile sq. in.; engine: .90 2-stroke or 1.20 in.; L: 64 in.; area: 1,250.5 2. 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD X09951 $19.95. Glasair (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Fokker D-VIII Junkers J-10 Tin Donkey Junkers J-10 Tin Giant Scale Giant THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Giant Scale Allen, this strong, relatively light, 1/5-scale Designed by Dick model is IMAA-legal. Balsa and ply construction; model fea- WS: 87 tures plug-in wing panels and is easy to build and fly. in.; WS: 87 in.; L: 63 in.; engine: 35 to 42cc gas; 3 sheets; LD 2. X0100a 24.95 Category: Giant Scale aircraft is between This good-looking Ron Sebosky-designed plywood and 1/4 and 1/3 scale. Construction is of balsa, area: 781 sq. in.; hardwood. WS: 71 in.; WS: 71 in.; L: 57 in.; LD 3. engine: .90 to 1.20; 4 channels; 3 sheets; X03861 29.95 Category: Giant Scale giant model with is an ideal beginners’ This 1/10-scale fighter using conventional materials. Bob Dunn scale-like construction Society design. WS: 98 Aero Radio Tier directed this Southern in.; engine: 2.4; 4 channels; 3 sheets. in.; WS: 98 in.; L: 66 G00001 29.95 18 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Liberty Sport B Lockheed C-130 Hercules Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale One of the best flying biplanes, this advanced Roger Stern This Skip Mast design is virtually a college-level course in design spans nearly 8 feet and requires a gas engine. This foam-building techniques. Foam sections are covered with model features built-up rib sections, detachable wing panels sheet balsa. WS: 102 in.; WS: 102 in.; L: 75 in.; area: 1,020 sq. and laminated wingtips. WS: 79 in.; area: 2,041 sq. in.; WS: 79 in.; engine: (4) .19 to .25; 6 to 8 channels; 1 sheet; LD 4. in.; area: 2,041 sq. in.; 4 channels; 4 sheets; LD 4. X12811 29.95 X07861 34.95 PLANS GUIDE

Miles Sparrowhawk Miss San Bernardino Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Designed by Dick Allen, this 26-percent-scale model uses Designed by Dan Santich, this model is capable of TOC-level conventional built-up balsa and plywood construction. Foam aerobatics. Basic balsa and plywood are used throughout, and is used to form the fiberglass engine cowl and the wing fillets fiberglass cowl and wheel pants are available. WS: 134 in.; directly on the model’s structure. The Sparrowhawk is very WS: 134 in.; L: 110 in.; weight: 28 to 35 lb.; power: 100cc or aerobatic and is IMAA-legal. WS: 49.5 in.; WS: 49.5 in.; power: larger gas engine; 5 sheets; LD 2. .25 to .40 glow or electric; radio: 5- or 6-channel; 3 sheets; LD X0901a 39.95 3. X0503A 24.95

Mooney Mite Nifty 80 Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Super-scale version of a famous light plane that’s sure to be a Designed by Gerry Yarrish, this is an easy-to-build, giant-scale winner. Design by Ed Morgan employs a foam-core wing and budget trainer. WS: 80 in.; WS: 80 in.; engine: G-23; 2 sheets. built-up fuselage. WS: 81 in.; WS: 81 in.; L: 56 in.; 6 channels; X10932 19.95 2 sheets; LD 3. X09762 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE RV-4 P-51 Mustang S.E.5a WW I Scout Category: Giant Scale Designed by John Simmance, the S.E.5a is IMAA-legal and uses traditional balsa and plywood construction techniques. The highly detailed CAD plan of the airframe construction This model closely follows that of the full-scale WW I aircraft. is for experienced builders. WS: 71 in.; WS: 71 in.; L: 56.5 in.; power: 1.20 to 1.80 4-stroke; radio: 4-channel; 6 sheets; LD 3. 29.95 X0703A Category: Giant Scale This 1/3-scale flyer is Another giant-scaler from Hal deBolt. transportable in a aerobatic, simple to assemble and fly and 1,766 sq. WS: 92 in.; WS: 92 in.; L: 80 in.; area: compact car. LD 3. in.; engine: 1.8ci+; 4 channels; 3 sheets; X01831 29.95 Category: Giant Scale is an excellent balsa and ply model This Dan Santich design giant-scale events. It includes flaps for unlimited racing and canopy and Nick Ziroli’s with off finished and retracts, and it’s 4 101 in.; L: 86.5 in.; engine: 2 to 7.4ci; cowl. WS: 101 in.; WS: sheets. X04961 24.95 Ryan STA (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Piper J-3 Cub P-26A Peashooter P-26A Giant Scale Giant THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Giant Scale Age” aircraft with This design combines the style of “Golden 1986 modern-day aerobatic performance. Burnis Fields’ illustra- building includes and drawn beautifully is plan 1/4-scale tions. WS: 91 in.; WS: 91 in.; L: 67.5 in.; area: 1,296.75 sq. in.; engine: 1.5; 5 channels; 3 sheets; LD 4. X05861 34.95 Category: Giant Scale of Bob true-to-scale version in both outline and construction A original. WS: 144 in.; WS: 144 in.; L: 81 in.; famous Nelitz’s engine: 2.4; 4 channels; 2 sheets. G00005 34.95 Category: Giant Scale This not yet been overdone. unique scale model that has A when finished in its colorful paint great 1/4-scale subject, of balsa/ply construction in Plenty scheme, is a sure winner. WS: 84 in.; WS: 84 in.; L: 71 in.; this design by Dan Santich. 2 sheets. engine: 2 to 2.5; 4 channels; X09822 34.95 20 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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S2B Pitts Special SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale This 1/4-scale Mark Sirianni design features conventional balsa This fast and maneuverable 1/4-scale modern fighter trainer is and ply construction. The wings have full symmetrical , designed by David W. Goerne. The plan includes three large and the model is equipped with four ailerons. WS: 61 in.; WS: sheets and cutaway and instrument-panel illustrations by mas- 61 in.; engine: .90 to 1.20; 3 sheets; LD 2. ter aviation artist Jim Newman. WS: 87 in.; WS: 87 in.; L: 70.5 X03951 24.95 in.; engine: 2.6 to 3.4ci. sheets: X06931 29.95 PLANS GUIDE

Sopwith Baby Sukhoi Su-29 Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Relatively easy to build and fly, this model has built-up balsa This 1/4-scale Mark Sirianni design is built up of balsa and and spruce construction. Flying wires are not required. Re- plywood. Ace R/C canopy needed to complete this IMAA-legal movable wood cabane struts, so wing alignment and model beauty. WS: 80 in.; WS: 80 in.; L: 54.75 in.; area: 1,036 sq. in.; disassembly aren’t complicated. WS: 77 in.; WS: 77 in.; L: 50 engine: .90 2-stroke or 1.20 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 2. in.; engine: 3.7ci; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 3. X07961 19.95 X02991 19.95

Swick Taylorcraft The Albatross D.III Category: Giant Scale Category: Giant Scale Jim Simpson designed this beautiful, 1/4-scale, balsa-and-ply Designed by Dave Johnson, the 1/3-scale Albatross D.III is a model. If you have the thumbs, this model can really put on a great flying WW I biplane. It is scale in outline and can be built show. WS: 82.5 in.; WS: 82.5 in.; L: 68 in.; engine: 1.08 to 1.80 fully detailed for serious scale competition. It can also be a 2-stroke, or 1.20 to 1.60 4-stroke; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 2. great sport flyer, as it has excellent flight characteristics. WS: X06951 24.95 118 in.; WS: 118 in.; L: 93.5 in.; power: 3.5 to 4ci 2-stroke gas; radio: 4 channel; 5 sheets; LD 3. X1205A 29.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Waco E Waco Gliders Jouster II Witman Tailwind Witman Category: Gliders This Harley Michaelis design is a high-performance, sport The fuselage sailplane that uses a unique rotary-drive system. and tail are balsa and plywood; the three-piece wing is sheeted foam. WS: 120 in.; weight: 67 to 70 oz.; wing area: 1,038 sq. in.; WS: 120 in.; weight: 67 to 70 oz.; wing area: 1,038 sq. in.; power: none; 4-channel w/6 servos; 1 sheet; LD 2. X0900a 19.95 Category: Giant Scale design features practical aerodynamics, simplified Hal deBolt’s Fully built up of con- construction and good flight performance. L: 72.5 in.; engine: ventional materials. WS: 82 in.; WS: 82 in.; 1.8ci+; 4 channels; 4 sheets; LD 3. G00004 24.95 Category: Giant Scale design duplicates the style and grace of This Douglas Hobbs retains the configuration of a biplane the original. Its “cabin” struts. Structure is built up using without the use of cabane WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 56 in.; area: conventional materials. .90 4-stroke; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. 1,147 sq. in.; engine: X06891 29.95 Ultra Hots (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Zlin 526 AS Zlin 526 Westland Wyvern S4 Wyvern Westland THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Giant Scale/Gliders Giant Category: Giant Scale Designed by Dick van Mourik, this aerobatic model uses The detailed plans show traditional balsa and ply construction. scale, homemade retracts. WS: 83 in.; WS: 83 in.; L: 63 in.; engine: Laser 1.50; 6 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. X0102a 21.95 Category: Giant Scale model has custom this 1/5-scale Designed by David Wigley, The pow- flaps. shock-absorbing retracts and functional Fowler gas engine er system consists of a BME 100cc twin cylinder The rear 3-bladed and a homemade contra-rotating propeller. windmills. WS: 100 prop is engine driven while the front prop twin cylinder 4 in.; WS: 100 in.; L: 96 in engine: BME 100cc sheets LD 4 29.95 X0508A Category: Giant Scale super-aerobatic Ultra Hots is stable The Dan Santich-designed for intermedi- exceptionally capable. It’s in slow flight but is also bring out the best in any aerobatic flier. ate builders, but it will L: 64.5 in.; engine: 1.5 to 4ci; 4 chan- WS: 81 in.; WS: 81 in.; nels; 2 sheets; LD 2. 24.95 X11901 22 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Schweizer 1-30 Schweizer TG-2 Category: Gliders Category: Gliders This “silhouette scale” engine-powered glider is an unusual de- The original of this magnificent scale sailplane was used for pri- sign by Dr. D.B. Matthews. The all-balsa airframe is not difficult mary training by the U.S. Air Force in WW II. Design by Steve to build; a sturdy model with outstanding flight characteristics. Moskal features built-up construction. WS: 126 in.; WS: 126 in.; WS: 78 in.; WS: 78 in.; L: 39 in.; engine: .19 to .25; 4 channels; L: 62.5 in.; 3 channels; 2 sheets. 1 sheet; LD 3. X04842 29.95 X11811 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Turkey Vulture V-Stingray Category: Gliders Category: Gliders Designed by Bob Hoey, this bird-like RC model uses wingtip This unusual-looking, lightly loaded glider was inspired by the aileron feathers to bank and turn. The model has no vertical fin sea-dwelling stingray. Designed to maximize the fuselage’s or rudder but is very stable in flight. Built of balsa and plywood, lifting surface, the model uses traditional wood and plywood the model is covered in MonoKote and has a drop-away dorsal construction and incorporates carbon-fiber tubes for use as the fin for bungee high-start launches. WS: 64 in.; WS: 64 in.; L: tail boom and wing spars. WS: 92.25 in.; WS: 92.25 in.; L: 44.5 25.5 in.; radio: 2-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. in.; radio: 2-channel (w/V-tail mixing); 1 sheet. X0602A 19.95 X1002A 19.95 Jets

Windex 1200C Discovery Jet Category: Gliders Category: Jets Designed by Nick Ziroli, this sport-scale model uses balsa and Designed by Dick Sarpolus, this inexpensive turbine-powered ply construction and a planked fuselage. The Speed 400 motor sport flyer is meant to be a starting point for modelers who is mounted in a nacelle attached to the vertical fin. The plan want to get into turbine-powered flight. The model has foam- shows optional aileron control. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 34 in.; core wing and tail surfaces and a plywood, lite-ply and balsa power: Speed 400 motor; 1 sheet; LD 2. fuselage. WS: 82 in.; WS: 82 in.; L: 75 in.; power: 13 lb.-thrust X0801a 19.95 turbine engine; 2 sheets; LD 2. X0405A 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Fantrainer F4D-1 Skyray F/A-18 Hornet Category: Jets TD design delivers performance with a Cox Paul Willenborg’s engine. It uses available materials and basic modeling tech- niques. Best for intermediate fliers looking for a ducted-fan plane. WS: 36.5 in.; WS: 36.5 in.; L: 34.25 in.; area: 195 sq. in.; TD .049; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. engine: X01901 14.95 Category: Jets Navy jet fighter is Made of balsa and plywood, Eugene Martin’s planked fuselage and for experienced modelers. It has a balsa The plan shows fixed wing, remov- a removable main hatch. 50.14 in.; L: 67.34 able wing and retracts. WS: 50.14 in.; WS: sheets. in.; engine: OPS .80 with Byron fan unit; 3 X12931 29.95 Category: Jets this simple, lightweight, pusher- Designed by Steve Shumate, the aerobatic routines flown by the prop jet can duplicate materials, e.g., thin Angels. Its building famous Blue Navy’s CA, are inexpensive and readily foam sheet and foam-safe wing area: 254 sq. in.; WS: 28.4 in.; available. WS: 28.4 in.; L: 41.7 in.; weight: 15 to 18 oz.; power: wing area: 254 sq. in.; 8x6 Slowflyer; GWS EPS-350C with C gearing; prop: GWS sheets; LD 2. radio req’d: 6-channel w/micro-receiver; 2 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order F-104 Star Fighter F-84F Thunderstreak Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Jets THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Jets Walt Musciano Air Force jet fighter inspired this The ‘50s-era the airframe is fully sheeted design. Built of balsa and lite-ply, and planked. It uses a Midwest RK-049 ducted-fan unit and is hand-launched. WS: 33.5 in.; WS: 33.5 in.; L: 39 in.; area: 235 sq. in.; engine: .049; 2 to 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. X01853 14.95 Category: Jets Star Fighter jet Designed by Le Phan, this impressive F-104 for thrust. It flies uses a Speed 400 motor and a pusher prop crutch. Its great and is built around a removable alignment WS: 17 in.; WS: designer launches it with a bungee catapult. 1 sheet; LD 2. 17 in.; L: 41 in.; power: Speed 400 motor; 14.95 X0905A Category: Jets model by Mark Frankel can be flown This precision, 1/7-scale with at least 7 channels is re- grassy fields. Mixing radio off WS: 57.5 in.; L: 77.5 in.; engine: O.S. .91; quired. WS: 57.5 in.; fan unit: Dynamax. X04931 29.95 24 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Foam F-14 Tomcat LTV A-7 Corsair II Category: Jets Category: Jets Designed by Steve Shumate, this semi-scale park flyer F-14 Rich Uravitch’s 4-channel, A-7 Corsair is an aerobatic, .25-pow- Tomcat has excellent flying characteristics and looks remark- ered semi-scale “jet” without the complexity of a ducted fan. ably realistic when airborne. It features a working, variable- This eye-catching model can be built by anyone but requires sweep wing and simple foam and plywood construction. WS: at least intermediate flying skills. WS: 35.5 in.; WS: 35.5 in.; L: 40.7 in.; WS: 40.7 in.; L: 40 in.; power: geared electric pusher 36.75 in.; engine: .19 to .28ci; 3 sheets. prop; 2 sheets; LD 2. X01951 19.95 X0506A 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Mini Wave EDF Skyburner .60 Category: Jets Category: Jets Designed by Rich Uravitch, this easy-to-build electric ducted This 9.5-pound, entry-level ducted fan can be built with avail- fan is ultra-reliable and reaches speeds of 100mph. It uses tra- able materials for less than $100. It has sheeted-foam wings ditional balsa, lite-ply and ply construction and is covered with and can be configured as a docile sport plane or a screamer. iron-on film. Vacuum-formed plastic and laser-cut wooden parts WS: 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; L: 54 in.; power: any .60 to .90 rear- are available. WS: 48 1/4 in.; WS: 48 1/4 in.; L: 47 in.; power: intake, rear-exhaust engine with a Dynamax fan; 4 channels; 2 WeMoTec 90mm fan unit w/Hacker B50 brushless motor; 2 sheets. sheets; LD 2. X02921 24.95 X0505A 21.95

T-50 Golden Eagle Turbinator-E Category: Jets Category: Jets Designed by Laurent Berlivet, this contemporary military jet Designed by Nick Ziroli Sr., this is a smaller e-powered version trainer design is built using foam and wood and the plans show of his 72-inch turbine-powered jet. It uses traditional balsa and all the cross sections to accurately cut the foam with a hot wire plywood construction and has plug-in wing panels. It can be cutter. The wing and tail are built from balsa and ply. WS: 27 built with fixed gear or retracts. A formed plastic canopy and in.; WS: 27 in.; L: 33 power: brushless inrunner; 2 sheets LD3 aileron servo covers are available. WS: 40 in.; WS: 40 in.; L: X0109A 21.95 43.5 in.; power: Astro 020 w/Wemotec Mini 480 fan unit; 2 sheets; LD 2. X0908A $21.95 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009 25 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order

THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Dot 1 89 Swoose Old Timers Old Gamma Gull Category: Old Timers Category: Old The sailplane can be built with gull or straight wings. This OT design by Gordon Rae features built-up construction of balsa and plywood. WS: 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: 37.5 in.; area: 435 sq. in.; 2 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X01861 19.95 Category: Old Timers Category: Old but it is built in the Micchia design is really a trainer, This Vince a beautiful built-up style of the old-time free-flighters. Features in.; WS: 73 in.; L: structure of balsa sticks and sheet. WS: 73 1 sheet; LD 3. 51 in.; area: 738 sq. in.; engine: .19; 3 channels; 19.95 X03811 Category: Old Timers Category: Old and enlarged for RC float graceful old-timer F/F converted A by Nick Ziroli, it features a gull wing and operation. Designed built up out of balsa and plywood. WS: an elliptical planform 47 in.; engine: .40 to .50; 4 channels; 2 62 in.; WS: 62 in.; L: sheets; LD 2. X10892 24.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Apprentice Flying Aces Stick Flying Vought A-7D Corsair II Vought THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Jets/Old Timers Jets/Old Category: Old Timers Category: Old Tracey Petrides created this airplane as a free- Bill Effinger and RC-as- Wrisley re-created it as an OT flighter in 1936; Randy sist in 1990. It features a stick-type crutch fuselage and built-up surfaces. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 42.5 in.; area: 573.5 sq. in.; motor: .05; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X02901 14.95 Category: Old Timers Category: Old forgiving, yet This may be the best RC trainer ever designed; in a Bill Northrop maneuverable: straightforward construction engine: .19 to .40; design. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 52.25 in.; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X05683 14.95 Category: Jets A-7D Corsair II is an electric- the Vought Designed by Le Phan, looks great in the air and is very docile powered pusher jet that a and stringer construction formed over It uses former to fly. with balsa. WS: 23.5 in.; WS: 23.5 crutch and is fully sheeted Mega 16/15/7 brushless motor; 1 sheet; in.; L: 27.7 in.; power: LD 2. 14.95 X1106A 26 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Original Buccaneer Rudder Bug Category: Old Timers Category: Old Timers Predecessor of the Berkeley Buccaneer, this 84-inch old-timer Designed by Walt Good for rudder-only operation. First is perfect for free-flight or RC on 3 channels. Design by D.B. published in May 1949, the original was powered by a Delong Matthews uses .35 to .55 engines and follows the original .30 engine; crutch-based fuselage construction with a built-up closely. WS: 84 in.; WS: 84 in.; L: 57 in.; engine: .35 to .60; 3 open-structure wing. WS: 74 in.; WS: 74 in.; L: 50 in.; engine: channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. .30; 2 to 3 channels; 1 sheet. X01803 19.95 X11791 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

SE-5A Taylorcraft Category: Old Timers Category: Old Timers Chet Lanzo’s standoff-scale version of the WW I fighter was This RC “sorta-scale” model of Duane Cole’s clipped-wing first published in January 1955. Intended for rudder-only con- T-Craft is really a pattern ship in disguise, but it’s docile enough trol, the plane features conventional built-up construction. WS: to be an intermediate trainer. Hal deBolt design. WS: 55.5 in.; 46 in.; WS: 46 in.; L: 37 in.; engine: .15; 2 channels; 1 sheet. WS: 55.5 in.; L: 41.5 in.; engine: .40; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X01551 14.95 X04801 19.95

The Answer/Hell Razor Thunderbolt Category: Old Timers Category: Old Timers A twin-plate plan designed by Walter A. Musciano that will Designed by Hal deBolt, the Thunderbolt is an RC version of permit construction of two 1939-era old-time free-flights for RC- the 1940 free-flight model. Constructed of balsa and ply, the assist using the famous Ritz-Murray wing. WS: 46 in.; WS: 46 fuselage has a tubular design and uses planking over formers. in.; L: 35.5 in.; engine: .09 to .23; 3 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. WS: 43 in.; WS: 43 in.; L: 35.5 in.; engine: .15 to .23 glow; LD X07831 24.95 2. X08952 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Esprit U-All-2 Curare Category: Pattern An exciting RC pattern plane with the look of a military fighter Twelves and the qualities to win in any class. Design by Van employs typical balsa/foam construction. WS: 58 in.; WS: 58 in.; L: 43 in.; engine: .40; 4 to 5 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X07781 19.95 Category: Pattern stab. Wood This Hanno Prettner design features an anhedral and unusual design and foam construction features many rare engine: .60; 5 chan- elements. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 56 in.; nels; 1 sheet. X12761 19.95 Category: Old Timers Category: Old airplane was originally a Galloping This small, sheet-balsa Design be great for 2-channel today. Ghost design but would wing area and is very easy to Blanchard has a large by Woody WS: 51 in.; WS: 51 in.; L: as a small trainer. making it ideal fly, 2 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 29 in.; engine: .020; X04651 14.9 Pattern Atlas (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Duellist Mk.II Twin Lizzie O.H.M. Twin THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Old Timers/Pattern Old Category: Pattern This extremely beautiful twin-engine plane was designed by Dave Platt. Built up from balsa, plywood and hardwood, it has fully sheeted surfaces. WS: 69 in.; WS: 69 in.; L: 56.5 in.; engine: 2 .40; 1 sheet. X05783 19.95 Category: Pattern Matt was Wolfgang This world-champion pattern airplane by follows typical pattern designed specifically to win. Construction fuselage shaped practice: built-up surfaces and a sheet-wood .60; 5 channels; 2 with blocks. WS: 69 in.; WS: 69 in.; engine: sheets. X03762 24.95 Category: Old Timers Category: Old “fun machine” from 1959, larger version of a Keith Laumer A airplane is quite easy to This Paul Denson this time for RC. to 58 in.; WS: 58 in.; L: 58 in.; engine: .15 WS: build and fly. LD 2. .25; 3 channels; 1 sheet; X04781 19.95 28 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Fifty Caliber Flea Fli Category: Pattern Category: Pattern This twin-engine design features easy construction and is This scaled-down version of Phil Kraft’s Kwik-Fli retains its designed by Dick Sarpolus. WS: 58 in.; WS: 58 in.; L: 49.5 in.; characteristics while remaining easy to construct. All-balsa area: 550 sq. in.; engine: (2) .25; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. structure is similar to that of the larger airplane. WS: 38.75 in.; X09802 19.95 WS: 38.75 in.; L: 34 in.; engine: .19; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X10681 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Kaos 90 Kwik-Fli Mk.III Category: Pattern Category: Pattern A 25-percent enlargement of Joe Bridi’s original design by First published in Model Airplane News in 1968, this airplane Dewey Newbold and James Cumming. WS: 73.5 in.; WS: 73.5 is still built and flown today. Construction features slab-side in.; L: 69 in.; engine: .90;4 channels; 2 sheets. fuselage and a D-tube, built-up wing; this Phil Kraft design is X11841 19.95 eligible for VR/CS events. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 52 in.; engine: .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets. X02681 19.95

Mach I Marabu Mk.III Category: Pattern Category: Pattern Norm Page’s Mach I cut a wide swath in 1973 when its many Two-time world champion FAI design by Bruce Giezendanner pattern wins won it a place on the U.S. World Team; it could features all built-up, balsa/ply construction. An older design with easily do so again today. Employs typical pattern-building modern capabilities. WS: 66 in.; WS: 66 in.; L: 53 in.; engine: techniques in balsa and foam. WS: 62 in.; WS: 62 in.; L: 56 in.; .60ci+; 5 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. engine: .60; 5 channels; 1 sheet. X07721 24.95 X06733 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Orion Ragnarok Screaming Eagle Category: Pattern An exciting pattern plane that will turn all eyes in your direc- This is one pattern bird that actually looks like a bird! tion. Conventional construction in balsa and foam in a design by Van WS: 61 in.; WS: 61 in.; L: 51 in.; engine: .60; 5 chan- Twelves. nels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X07762 19.95 Category: Pattern Sunday or contest for plane pattern RC semi-scale excellent An fuselage and Alyea features sheet-balsa flying. Design by Dale in.; engine: .60; 4 foam wing. WS: 65 in.; WS: 65 in.; L: 50.5 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X12742 19.95 Category: Pattern is the granddaddy of full-house This Ed Kazmirski design a potent performer and ideal for VR/CS pattern airplanes; still of a conventional sheet-balsa fuselage events. Constructed 64 in.; WS: 64 in.; L: 46 in.; engine: .60; and built-up wing. WS: 4 channels; 2 sheets. X06601 14.95 Reaction Preventor New Wave (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Pattern THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Pattern Miller features a very Tom This great turnaround design by sturdy and light airframe in balsa and plywood. WS: 70 in.; WS: chan- 4 4-stroke; 1.20 engine: in.; sq. 841 area: in.; 63 L: in.; 70 nels; 2 sheets; LD 3. X08841 24.95 Category: Pattern the lines of shoulder-wing RC pattern ship modeled along A foam/balsa construction in a Typical a military COIN aircraft. WS: 76 in.; WS: 76 design by Don Prentice and John Williams. 2 sheets; LD 3. in.; L: 57 in.; engines: (2) .40; 5 channels; X05752 24.95 Category: Pattern pattern plane is an advanced This extraordinarily appealing and skilled builders. Built up of balsa design for intermediate by Gordon Jack. WS: 72.5 in.; WS: and plywood from a design 4 920 sq. in.; engine: .60 2S or 1.20 4S; 72.5 in.; L: 58 in.; area 3. channels; 1 sheet; LD X06861 19.95 30 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Cam Racer Deja Vu Category: Racing Category: Racing Easy to build and red-hot in flight, this 1/2A racing design by This quarter-midget racer can impress the locals at your club Greg Doe would be fun to use in informal club racing. Primarily field or even win you “the big one.” Design by Fred Reese is sheet-balsa construction. WS: 29 in.; WS: 29 in.; L: 26.5 in.; easy to build out of balsa and ply. WS: 34 in.; WS: 34 in.; L: engine: .049; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. 32.5 in.; engine: .15; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X02773 14.95 X09742 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Estrellita/Stinger Goodyear F2G Racer Category: Racing Category: Racing Formula One pylon racing at its very best! You can win with A fast, agile fun-scale racer with a built-up fuse and foam-core either version of this Bob Owens design. Constructed of balsa wings. It flies well with any sport .40 engine. Not for begin- and foam. WS: 50 in.; WS: 50 in.; L: 41 in.; engine: .40; 4 chan- ners. WS: 49.5 in.; WS: 49.5 in.; L: 38 in.; power: .40 to .45ci; 4 nels; 1 sheet. channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X12771 19.95 X02911 14.95

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P-51 Reno Racer 1/12-scale Bf-109 Combat Category: Racing Category: Scale This aircraft is a perfect companion to the T-6 (X04821) and a Designed by Tom Stryker, this plane complies with the AMA great project for simplified racing fun. Design by Rich Uravitch 704 WW II Combat event. Simple balsa and plywood construc- uses all-balsa construction. WS: 43.5 in.; WS: 43.5 in.; L: 32.5 tion; no landing gear. It has a fully symmetrical airfoil and wing in.; engine: .15 to .19; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. that are built flat. WS: 34 in.; WS: 34 in.; engine: .15; 1 sheet X04832 19.95 X05922 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE A6M2 Zero A-10 Warthog 1/6-scale Bucker Jungmeister 1/6-scale Bucker Category: Scale With a stock Designed by Jim Ryan, the Zero is fun to fly. it can easily be Speed 400 motor or with brushless power, fast and aerobatic. WS: 32 in.; WS: hand-launched, and it’s 32 in.; L: 23.5 in.; power: Speed 400; radio req’d: 3-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2. 19.95 X1105A Category: Scale John Kidd A-10 designed by This sport-scale, 1/2A-powered This easy- wings. features a box fuselage and simple, built-up TeeDee engines two Cox low-cost warbird is powered by to-fly, WS: 56 in.; L: 45 in.; that turn cut-down 5x3 props. WS: 56 in.; or larger; 3 sheets engine: 1/2A X08922 19.95 Category: Scale plan has the same all-wood Allen redrawn This 1/6-scale Gary Aircraft- Arizona Model versions, and construction as the larger and cowl. WS: 43 in.; WS: 43 laser-cut wooden parts ers offers or .60 4-stroke; 3 sheets. LD 3. in.; engine: .46 2-stroke X0300c 19.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order A-10 Warthog A-10 Warthog 1/12-scale P-51 Combat Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale This sport-scale jet has a built-up balsa fuselage, Buster Tank plywood-skinned, three-panel foam-core wing and balsa-sheet conventional engines with propel- tail parts. It uses affordable lers. WS: 48 in.; area: 45 sq. in.; WS: 48 in.; area: 45 sq. in.; engine: (2) .15 to .25 2-stroke; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 2. X05941 19.95 Category: Scale trainer that A-10 is a low-wing Designed by Keith Sparks, the It has a flat-bottom trainer-wing airfoil and looks like a Warthog. 61 in.; WS: 61 in.; L: good slow-speed flight performance. WS: 2 sheets; LD 50 in.; power: two .25 2-strokes; radio: 4-channel; 2. X0701a 21.95 Category: Scale 704 AMA design complies with the Stryker Tom This 1/12-scale Simple balsa and plywood construction; WW II Combat event. symmetrical airfoil and The model has a fully no landing gear. on the workbench. WS: 37.25 in.; WS: wing that are built flat 1 sheet 37.25 in.; engine: .15; X05921 14.95 32 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Aeronca C-1 Scout Aeronca C3 Category: Scale Category: Scale This easy-to-build scale aerobatic model designed by Phillip This marvelous rendition of the “bathtub-like” light plane of Kent performs very well. Balsa and plywood; removable wing the ‘30s features built-up, scale-like construction of traditional panels. The model has functional rigging wires. WS: 61.5 in.; modeling materials. Designed by Ralph Findance. WS: 56 in.; WS: 61.5 in.; L: 41.5 in.; engine: .26 4-stroke; 2 sheets. WS: 56 in.; engine: .09 to .15 2-stroke; 1 sheet. X06961 19.95 X10661 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Airco DH2 Arado 76 Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by David Johnson, the DH2 is a unique, nicely Designed by Stan Rutz, this strong, sport-scale model offers detailed WW I aircraft that will draw attention whenever you easy-to-fly realism. Building time is cut by extensive use of fly it. It is a traditional stick-and-tissue model, and it features sheet balsa and use of Sig replacement parts. WS: 50 in.; WS: functional wing rigging and a pull-pull control system. WS: 32 50 in.; L: 37.5 in.; engine: 4-stroke .20 or .26; 4 channels; 1 in.; WS: 32 in.; L: 25.5 in.; power: geared Speed 280; 1 sheet; sheet; LD 2. LD 2. X09991 19.95 X0705A 14.95

AT-6 Texan Bede BD-5 Category: Scale Category: Scale This airplane is superb both in appearance and flight. Design A fine semi-scale, home-built design by Fred Reese. This is a by Don Carkhuff and Ed Price features extensive construction “fun” machine that’s easy to build. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: 25 in balsa, ply and hardwood. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 42 in.; in.; engine: .049; 2 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .60; 4 to 6 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X09753 14.95 X05702 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Bird Biplane Boeing Stearman Bellanca P-200 Airbus Bellanca P-200 Category: Scale “dime scale” plan for the famous plane that saw such A 13D PT design This Bengt Norman Army and Navy. long service in the features light balsa, built-up construction and a wing with scale rib spacing. WS: 39 in.; WS: 39 in.; L: 31 in.; engine: .19 to .29; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X06831 14.95 Category: Scale structure that model has an outline and basic Stark’s Tom minor airfoil modi- follow those of the full-size airplane with only WS: 50 in.; L: 33 Traditional construction. WS: 50 in.; fications. 1 sheet; LD 3. in.; area: 598 sq. in.; engine: .23; 4 channels; X12681 19.95 Category: Scale still sesquiplane can lift off 1/12 sport-scale float Stan Rutz’s construction keeps its in- and its one-piece water in dead air, .26 in.; WS: 65 in.; L: 42.5 in.; engine: .20 to WS: 65 terior dry. FS; 4 channels; 2 sheets. X10902 24.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Bellanca WB2 Blohm & Voss Beechcraft Baron Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale most unusual and controversial reconnaissance plane WW II’s makes an excellent scale subject by designer Nick Ziroli. It stable unusually with construction balsa built-up typical features flight characteristics. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; L: 43.5 in.; engine: .40; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X06723 19.95 Category: Scale This construction. This model involves fairly complex balsa/ply on an easy-to- design by Eric Fearnley features a lot of detail 74 in.; WS: 74 in.; L: 41 high-wing cabin monoplane. WS: fly, channels; 1 sheet; in.; area: 703 sq. in.; engine: .35 to .40; 4 LD 4. X12791 19.95 Category: Scale suitable for plane that’s beautifully performing, sport-scale A easy-to-build George E. Caldwell design two .10 engines, this for twin-engine flying. WS: 48 in.; WS: is a good starting point (2) .10; 4 channels; 1 sheet. 48 in.; L: 29 in.; engine: X03821 19.95 34 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Defender Category: Scale Category: Scale This Mark Frankel design is easily constructed of balsa, ply and Designed by Rich Uravitch, the Britten-Norman Defender 2000 foam. Although powered by two engines, this plane performs is a semi-scale twin design that is very easy to build and fly. well on just one. WS: 76 in.; WS: 76 in.; L: 52 in.; engines: (2) Traditional balsa and ply construction is used and flaps are .40; 5 to 6 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. optional. Formed plastic parts are available from the author. X09732 19.95 WS: 7 in.; WS: 7 in.; L: 52.7 in.; power: 2 brushless motors; 2 sheets; LD 2. X0708A 21.95 PLANS GUIDE

Bucker Jungmeister Bunting I Category: Scale Category: Scale Floyd Manly’s design of this famous German aerobatic biplane Designed by Henry Haffke, this 1/4-scale model of the 1930s can handle any maneuver. Construction of conventional materi- Curtiss Wright Technical Institute plane uses conventional balsa als is only moderately difficult. The cabane ensures accurate and ply construction. The plan is very detailed and includes wing alignment. WS: 53.5 in.; WS: 53.5 in.; L: 45 in.; area: instructions and assembly drawings. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 967.4 sq. in.; engine: .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. 51 in.; engine: .40 to .50 2-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 2. X05901 19.95 X0202A 19.95

Canadair CL-215 Cap-21 Category: Scale Category: Scale A sport-scale model of the famous twin-engine, amphibian, fire- This Floyd Manly design is hot and capable of stretching any fighting water-bomber. Steve Gray design uses spruce, balsa pilot’s flight skills while remaining docile for sport modelers. and ply as its principal materials. WS: 76 in.; WS: 76 in.; L: 55 Balsa/foam construction makes it easy to build. WS: 68 in.; in.; area: 791 sq. in.; engine: (2) .25; 5 channels; 1 sheet; LD 4. WS: 68 in.; L: 53.5 in.; engine: .60; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X05801 24.95 X11832 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE de Havilland DH 2 Combat P-38 Lightning de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver Category: Scale plans include float construction and instal- These Ed Westwood lation drawings. Balsa and ply construction, with foam floats. WS: 70.25 in.; WS: 70.25 in.; L: 46.25 in.; engine: .40 to .50; 4 to 5 channels; 2 sheets. X10891 19.95 Category: Scale designed by This fabulous scale version of the WW I fighter construction. WS: 56 Peter Neate features extensive, scale-like in.; WS: 56 in.; L: 58 in.; engine: .60; 2 sheets. X05762 29.95 Category: Scale features simplified balsa-and-ply con- This 1/12-scale model engine-out performance and is a fast and struction. It has good WS: 49.5 in.; engines: (2) .10 to .15 WS: 49.5 in.; smooth flyer. 2 sheets; LD 3. 2-strokes; 3 channels; X09971 14.95 Chipmunk (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order de Havilland DH 4 Curtiss Hawk P-6E Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale inches to 1 foot, this famous WW Designed to a scale of 11/2 I biplane flies well and makes an interesting building project. WS: 62.5 in.; WS: 62.5 in.; engine: Designed by Eric Fearnley. .40 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets. X08821 29.95 Category: Scale complex, all built-up This design by Ken Marsh features fairly WS: 56 construction and has outstanding flight characteristics. 2 sheets. in.; WS: 56 in.; L: 40 in.; engine: .60; 4 channels; X04722 24.95 Category: Scale Pattern Champion- won the World This scale airplane almost is true-to-scale and design The Jack Stafford ships in the ‘60s. and foam wing. WS: 59 in.; WS: 59 features a built-up fuselage .60; 4 channels; 1 sheet. in.; L: 43 in.; engine: X06671 14.95 36 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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de Havilland Twin Otter Der Jaeger Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Anton Eisele, the de Havilland Twin Otter is an This Floyd Manly 1/5-scale design is easy to transport, and the easy-to-build, sport-scale twin for electric or twin .10 glow en- construction is straightforward for fast building. WS: 48.5 in.; gines. WS: 65 in.; WS: 65 in.; L: 50 in.; power (2): Speed 480 area: 707 sq. in.; WS: 48.5 in.; area: 707 sq. in.; engine: .40 to motors or .10 glow engines; radio: 4-channel; LD 2. .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. X0502A 19.95 X02862 24.95 PLANS GUIDE

Dornier 335 Dornier Do 23G Category: Scale Category: Scale Al Masters design avoids typical one-engine-out problems. WS: This twin-engine replica of the WW II German bomber captures 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; engine: (2) .25 2-stroke, or .40 up front and all the airplane’s lines and details. Beautifully drawn plan by .25 aft; 5 or 6 channels; 2 sheets. Don Srull features extensive, interesting construction. WS: 84 X06921 29.95 in.; WS: 84 in.; L: 61 in.; engines: (2) .35; 5 channels; 3 sheets; LD 4. X08782 29.95

Douglas A-26 Invader Douglas DC-3 Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Mark Rittinger, this Speed 400-size A-26 Invader This model is presented in 3/4-inch-to-1-foot scale and features is a great-flying twin. It is easy to build and has traditional balsa all-wood conventional construction. This Dave Ramsey design and plywood construction. The model is a one-piece design requires intermediate building and flying skills. WS: 75.25 in.; and the wing panels are completely sheeted. Good slow-speed WS: 75.25 in.; L: 63 in.; area: 503 sq. in.; engine: (2) .25; 5 performance and ideal for inexpensive electric Speed-400 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. brushed can motors. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 30.7 in.; power: X02891 24.95 2 speed 400 motors; 1 Sheet; LD 2. X1208A 14.95 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Order Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM • Call to Order: (800) 537-537-5874 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009 37 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order

THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE DR-109 Fleet Model 1 Fairchild Ranger Category: Scale all-balsa, RC scale at its best! Bill King design features sturdy, built-up construction for very stable flight characteristics. WS: 68 in.; WS: 68 in.; L: 34 in.; engine: .45 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. X12661 24.95 Category: Scale design allows you to build both the float and John Sullivan’s RC form. Construc- land versions of this classic light plane in 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; tion follows traditional built-up methods. WS: 3 channels; 2 sheets; L: 37.5 in.; area: 520 sq. in.; engine: .15; LD 2. X04851 19.95 Category: Scale uses a fully symmetrical airfoil. Rich This Rich Uravitch design aluminum gear and a fiber- a parts package, formed offers laser-cut parts. WS: 54.5 in.; offers glass cowl; Hobby Hangar wing area: 552 sq. in.; weight: 78 to 88 WS: 54.5 in.; L: 49 in.; engine: .40 to .50 2-stroke or .48 to .70 oz.; radio: 4-channel; 2. 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD X10991 19.95 Extra 3.25 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Fairey Swordfish Douglas SBD Dauntless Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale Designed by Robert Caso, the Fairey Swordfish is a sport- scale, electric-powered WW II-era biplane that uses traditional balsa-and-ply construction. It features permanently attached wings and is painted with custom mixed latex paint. WS: 37 in.; WS: 37 in.; L: 28 in.; power: geared motor (Speed 480); 1 sheet; LD 2. 14.95 K0505A Category: Scale balsa-and-ply con- Designed by Rich Uravitch, this model has formed-plastic cowl, wheel pants and struction, and Rich offers WS: 47.25 in.; WS: 47.25 Intermediate skills required. canopy. in.; L: 36.5 in.; engine: .19 to .28 2-stroke. X01931 14.95 Category: Scale the Douglas SBD Dauntless Designed by Mark Rittinger, Series” newest addition to his “Warbird torpedo bomber is the airplanes. It has a built up wooden of electric-powered military wings. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 32 in.; fuselage and foam-core 500-size electric; 1 sheet; LD 2. radio: 3-channel; power: 19.95 X0306A 38 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Fokker D-VII Fokker D-VII Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by David Johnson, this small Fokker D-VII is big on This WW I German fighter is easy to build and big enough to performance. Designed around a .25 2-stroke engine and a win at contests. The relatively simple design by Rich Uravitch C.B. Tatone in-cowl muffler, the model is built of balsa for quick is built of balsa and ply using traditional methods. WS: 49 in.; and easy construction. It’s very maneuverable yet stable and WS: 49 in.; L: 41 in.; area: 712 sq. in.; engine: .60 4-stroke; 4 makes a great combat model. WS: 43.25 in.; WS: 43.25 in.; L: channels; 1 sheet. LD 2. 32.5 in.; engine: .25 2-stroke; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X04852 19.95 X0204A 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Fokker EV/DVIII Full-Size MC.200 Saetta Scale Drawings Category: Scale Category: Scale Ernst Udet’s WW I aircraft was highly maneuverable for its A set of full-size, scale-detail views (1/5.2 scale) to enhance time. This Walt Musciano scale design is a faithful outline rendi- your Macchi MC.200 Saetta. Details include rivet, screw and tion that can be built easily and inexpensively; all balsa. WS: panel lines, wheel wells, cockpit interior and aircraft insignia 55 in.; WS: 55 in.; L: 38 in.; engine: .19 to .36; 4 channels; 2 outline and positions. (No model structures shown.) WS: WS: sheets. 5 sheets. X06852 19.95 X12962 29.95

Gee Bee Model-A Biplane Grumman FM-2 Wildcat 1 Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Gee Bee expert Henry Haffke, this 1/6-scale An excellent RC scale model of the famous WW II navy model is a beautiful reproduction of the Model-A biplane: the shipboard fighter. This Eric Fearnley design features planked first built by the Granville brothers. Made in the traditional way fuselage, sheeted, built-up wings and landing gear. WS: 57 in.; out of balsa and plywood, the model is simple and strong. WS: WS: 57 in.; L: 42 in.; engine: .60; 6 channels; 1 sheet. 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 40.75 in.; engine: .60; 2 sheets; LD 2. X01782 19.95 X0604A 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Jodel Bebe Howard Ike Grumman SA-16B Albatross Grumman SA-16B Category: Scale This Randy Randolph design is perfect for schoolyard flying. It incorporates a high degree of wingtip dihedral and gives great 21 39 in.; W: perfect for the low-time pilot. WS: so it’s stability, 21 oz.; engine: .03 diesel, 04 to .09 glow; 3 oz.; WS: 39 in.; W: channels; 1 sheet; LD 1. X04971 14.95 Category: Scale The famous racing plane. An RC scale model of Ben Howard’s formers and stringers; fuselage is a basic box “fleshed out” with uses balsa, ply and hardwood. WS: the design by Henry Haffke channels; 2 sheets. 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; L: 45 in.; engine: .40; 4 X04791 19.95 Category: Scale Ad- operates from land or water. gorgeous scale project that A features built-up surfaces and a planked vanced construction Babb. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 46.5 hull. Designed by Chester channels; 2 sheets. in.; engine: (2) .45; 5 X04732 24.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Howard Pete Grumman Hellcat Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 Grumman Wildcat Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale Alex Chi- racer was designed by Trophy Thompson This scale The airframe has built-up, sheeted fuselage and wings. solm. WS: 59.25 in.; WS: 59.25 in.; L: 47 in.; engine: .40; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X07712 14.95 Category: Scale construc- compact scale model with classic stick-and-tissue A Designed by J.P. tion. No landing gear; hand-launch needed. area: 270 sq. in.; Neate. WS: 38.5 in.; WS: 38.5 in.; L: 27 in.; engine: .15; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X09791 14.95 Category: Scale this fabulous scale model of the Designed by Eric Fearnley, scale. even though it’s flies like a trainer, WW II Navy fighter in.; WS: 58 in.; WS: 58 in.; L: 41 and ply. Constructed of balsa 1 sheet. engine: .60; 4 or 5 channels; X03772 19.95 40 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Lear Fan Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by John Valentine, the Lear Fan is a sleek, attractive, Designed by Keith Sparks, this military powered-glider is tra- sport-scale, V-tail, prop-driven business aircraft. The all-wood ditional balsa and ply construction and the author has formed model uses lock-tab construction, and the author has laser-cut plastic parts and a 6-blade prop available. WS: 74 in. WS: 74 parts available to speed construction. WS: 78 in.; WS: 78 in.; L: in. L: 42 in.; power: electric outrunner 1 sheet; LD 2. 71 7/8 in.; weight: 10 lb. 8 oz.; power: engine req’d: .45 to .60 X0408A $14.95 2-stroke; radio req’d: 6-channel; 4 sheets; LD 2. X0806A 29.95 PLANS GUIDE

Macchi MC.200 Saetta Martin PBM Mariner Category: Scale Category: Scale This is a precision-scale balsa and plywood model. All scale fit- Designed by Keith Sparks, this flying boat’s fuselage is made tings, cockpit interior, control surfaces and a dummy radial en- by with cross-sections of blue foam that are sanded to shape, gine are shown. WS: 79.9 in.; WS: 79.9 in.; L: 60.5 in.; weight: and the wings have foam-cores. The model is covered with 13.3 lb; scale: 1/5.2; engine: 1.08 2-stroke; radio: 6 channels; 9 fiberglass cloth and resin. The plans show all the details and sheets; LD 4. the full-size cross-sections for the fuselage. WS: 78 in.; WS: X12961 49.95 78 in.; L: 75 in.; power: (2) .52 4-stroke or (2).40 2-stroke; 3 sheets; LD 3. X1103A 24.95

Messerschmitt ME 163B-1a Mew Gull Wing Development Category: Scale Category: Scale This exciting model of the first WW II rocket-powered plane is a Throw away the foam wing on your Percival Mew Gull true masterpiece. Colin Moss’s tailless design features leading- (X10821) and replace it with this superior built-up wing. A Hal edge slots and great maneuverability. Constructed of balsa and deBolt design, naturally. 1 sheet ply. WS: 59 in.; WS: 59 in.; L: 38 in.; 5 channels; 2 sheets. X10824 $19.95 X11761 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE MiniMax Mister Mulligan Mini Fokker D-VII Category: Scale scale RC model of one of the most famous airplanes of the A ‘20s and ‘30s, this Hurst Bowers design is extremely attractive, flight-capable and fun to build. Construction is built-up stringer- WS: 42.5 in.; WS: 42.5 in.; L: 31 in.; style with balsa and ply. engine: .15; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X04702 14.95 Category: Scale by Floyd Manly; This 1/4-scale ultralight is an unusual design for stress-free its sedate, slow-flying characteristics make area: 940.5 sq. in.; flights. WS: 75 in.; WS: 75 in.; L: 45 in.; engine: O.S. .70 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 3. 24.95 X12911 Category: Scale mini Fokker D-VII is fun to build this Tanzer, Designed by John use a firewall; with the upper fuse- The model doesn’t and fly. and the last bay at the bottom rear of the lage formers cut out past the engine and out the cockpit fuselage left open, airflow is very good. WS: 38 in.; WS: 38 in.; and rear of the fuselage power: .10 to .15 2-stroke, .25 to .30 L: 28 in.; radio: 4-channel; 4-stroke; 1 sheet; LD 2. 19.95 X1003A (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order MiniMax 1200Z Miles Hawk Major Mini Sukhoi Su-26 Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale It This semi-scale, IMAA-legal model is easy to build and fly. has plug-in wing panels; traditional balsa and ply construc- tion. WS: 80 in.; WS: 80 in.; L: 56 in.; engine: .60 2-stroke, .90 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 2. 19.95 X11961 Category: Scale can be pow- Ziroli Sr. This sport-scale model designed by Nick typical balsa-and-ply ered by a Cox .049 or a .10 engine. With without a remov- construction, the model is built in one piece to in.; engine: 1/2A able wing. WS: 33.5 in.; WS: 33.5 in.; L: 24 .10; 2 to 4 channels; 1 sheet. X01941 14.95 Category: Scale Miles Hawk Major is a simple the Taylor, Designed by Robert to build. It uses traditional relatively easy scale design that’s The wing and has a one-piece wing. balsa and ply construction model has excellent flight charac- The is built in three sections. WS: 687/8 in.; WS: 687/8 in.; L: teristics and is fairly aerobatic. 2 sheets; LD 2. 40 in.; Power: .70 4-stroke; 21.95 X0903A 42 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Mohawk Pinto Monoprep Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Phillip S. Kent, this IMAA-legal model uses tra- This Doc Matthews design is easy to build and flies like an ditional balsa-and-ply construction. The tail feathers are built old-time free-flighter. It’s an ideal RC scale project for modelers using the core method. The model is strong, light and easy to who have some building experience. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; fly. WS: 86 in.; WS: 86 in.; L: 58 in.; engine: .65 to .90 4-stroke.; L: 48.85 in.; area: 820 sq. in.; engine: .30 to .40; 4 channels; 1 3 sheets; LD 3. sheet; LD 2. X06971 24.95 X06811 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Nicholas Beazley NB4 Nieuport 27 Category: Scale Category: Scale This is a traditionally built, all-wood monoplane. The wing has This design by Joe Leitner has scale outlines and scale-type a flat center section, and the outer panels provide the dihedral. construction in traditional wooden materials, which are fabric- WS: 76 in.; WS: 76 in.; L: 53 in.; 4 channels; engine: .46 to .60 covered. It takes a fair amount of experience to construct. WS: 2-stroke, .56 to .75 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 3. 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 35 in.; engine: .35; 3 channels; 1 sheet. X06981 19.95 X07631 19.95

Nieuport 28 North American OV-10A Category: Scale Category: Scale A stand-off-scale model of one of the best-looking biplanes of This Frank Capan design avoids the usual twin-engine WW I. The design by Nick Ziroli features balsa/ply built-up con- problems. It is a consistent contest winner with superb flight struction. WS: 51 in.; WS: 51 in.; L: 40 in.; engine: .40 to .60; 4 characteristics. Sheet balsa, heavy square stock and plywood channels; 1 sheet. construction. WS: 68 in.; WS: 68 in.; L: 48 in.; engine: (2) .60; 4 X03801 19.95 to 6 channels; 2 sheets. X09681 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE OV-10 Bronco OV-10 One Design .40 P-47N Thunderbolt Category: Scale but timeless, R.L. Shellenbaum design uses today’s This older, construction techniques--a very maneuverable airplane made out of conventional materials. WS: 63 in.; WS: 63 in.; L: 49.5 in.; engine: .60; 4 or 5 channels; 2 sheets. X10652 19.95 Category: Scale model that makes a This is a simple, scale, small-displacement easy to construct; formed- perfect first twin-engine project. It’s Uravitch. WS: 52 in.; plastic parts available from designer Rich engines or .05 to .15 WS: 52 in.; L: 52 in.; power: (2) .20 to .25 motors; 4 channels. 19.95 X11951 Category: Scale this conventionally built, all-wood Designed by Rich Uravitch, great entry for Minimac and/or sport- design would make a 47.2 in.; WS: 47.2 in.; L: 44 in.; power: scale competition. WS: 2 sheets; LD 2. .40 2-stroke, .70 4-stroke; X04980 14.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order OV-1 Mohawk OV-1 OV-10 Bronco OV-10 Northrop A-17 Northrop Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale Designed by Keith Sparks, this model would be an ideal first scratch-built project. It is completely built up, it can use a vari- a gentle to ety of power systems and battery packs and offers laser-cut short kit, plastic parts and scale A lively performance. details are available. WS: 47 in.; wing area: 403 sq. in.; WS: 47 in.; wing area: 403 sq. in.; power: 2 Speed 300 or 400 motors; 1 sheet; LD 1. 14.95 X0106A Category: Scale a 1/6-scale Mohawk is Designed by Keith Sparks, the OV-1 planked- Army aircraft. It features traditional model of the U.S. a formed canopy and wood construction. and the author offers it is an ideal intended for electric power, nacelles. Because it’s Speed power: in.; 47 L: in.; 59 WS: in.; 59 WS: project. twin first LD 2. 500 brushed or brushless motor; 2 sheets; 21.95 X1206A Category: Scale this bomber uses traditional balsa Baker, Designed by Frank B. and it can be built with and with- and plywood construction, was covered with The prototype gear. out retractable landing homemade fiberglass cowl and canopies EconoKote and has a sheets of acetate. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; that are made of flat radio: 4- or 5-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. power: .25 2-stroke; 19.95 X0103A 44 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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P-51B Mustang P-51D Mustang Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Bengt Norman, this model uses typical pattern This Stephen Scotto design has built-up balsa and ply con- moments and force arrangements while retaining the Mustang struction. Building tabs on the wing ribs ensure the correct look. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; L: 86.5 in.; area: 580 sq. in.; en- washout at the wingtips. WS: 74 in.; WS: 74 in.; L: 64.5 in.; gine: .40 to .50; 5 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. engine: 1.20 2-stroke; radio: 4-channel; 3 sheets; LD 3. X07852 19.95 X0700a 29.95 PLANS GUIDE

Percival Mew Gull Pietenpol Air Camper Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Bruce Lund and George Schmid, this graceful, This sport-scale, IMAA-legal Sidney Miller design is an enlarge- 1/4-scale pylon racer flies like a stable pattern ship and is easy ment of his 35-inch, free-flight Pietenpol that appeared in the to build. WS: 68 in.; WS: 68 in.; L: 60 in.; engine: .60; 4 chan- Oct. 1973 Model Airplane News. Stick construction. WS: 80 in.; nels; 2 sheets. WS: 80 in.; L: 49 in.; engine: .90 4-stroke; 4 channels; 2 sheets; X10821 19.95 LD 2. X12981 19.95

Pitts S1A Polish CSS-11 Category: Scale Category: Scale This Jerry Nelson design is a top-flight machine for IMAC An exciting stand-off scale in the traditional Zlin/Chipmunk events. The beautiful plans set features construction that’s style. Advanced construction of traditional materials in a design somewhat advanced but not beyond the capabilities of most by Andrew Uminski. WS: 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: 54 in.; engine sport modelers. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 41 in.; engine: .60; 4 .60 to 1.20; 5 channels; 2 sheets; LD 4. channels; 1 sheet. X09751 24.95 X04742 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Ryan ST Shoestring Yellow Jacket Yellow Shoestring Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Category: Scale Jacket is Yellow Designed by Bud Roane, the Shoestring It is very a sport model that looks like a speedy pilot racer. It has a traditional aerobatic and makes a great Sunday flyer. The balsa-and-plywood construction and plug-in wing panels. tail surfaces are flat for easy building. WS: 84.6 in.; WS: 84.6 in.; L: 68 in.; power; 1.50 4-stroke; 3 sheets; LD 2. 21.95 X1005A Category: Scale plan shows details for several This balsa-and-ply Henry Haffke scale Kinner radial versions and includes details to build the engine: .40 to .60 engine. WS: 66 in.; WS: 66 in.; L: 48.75 in.; 2-stroke; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 19.95 X11991 Category: Scale warbird” will be a neat addition to your This “penny-pinching Uravitch design is easy The built-up Rich sport-scale hangar. .15 to WS: 40 in.; WS: 40 in.; L: 29 in.; engine: to build and fly. .19; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X06843 19.95 RV-3 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order RAF S.E.5a Servo-Operated Fowler Flaps Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale Almes design for 1/6-scale Fowler improved Bob This new, flaps uses a new flap hinge block that eliminates 16 items from the original parts list. X03972 14.95 Category: Scale good and flies This outstanding sport pattern airplane looks by Glenn Carter is not difficult to build out of The design better. 52 in.; L: 52 in.; balsa and a foam wing-core. WS: 52 in.; WS: engine: .60; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X03791 19.95 Category: Scale you enjoy the fun of a biplane design will let Rich Uravitch’s building. For intermediate builders, without the pain of intricate in.; WS: 50 in.; WS: 50 of balsa and ply. this model is built up in.; engine: .60 4-stroke; 4 channels; 1 L: 40 in.; area: 800 sq. sheet; LD 2. X03852 19.95 46 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Sky Ranger Skyfarer Category: Scale Category: Scale This “silhouette-scale” design by D.B. Matthews has an easy- Designed by Phillip S. Kent, this 1930s-era cabin monoplane to-handle conventional building format; constructed of balsa, is an unusual twin-fin, no-rudder design. This lightly loaded ply and hardwood. WS: 50 in.; WS: 50 in.; L: 32 in.; engine: .15; model is easy to build and fly and is a good first scale project. 3 channels; 1 sheet. WS: 68 in.; WS: 68 in.; L: 44 in.; engine: .26 4-stroke; 1 sheet; X11822 14.95 LD 2. X0400a 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Sopwith Camel Sopwith Scout Pup Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by John Tanzer, this Sopwith Camel uses traditional This Bud Roane design features scale-based construction with balsa and plywood construction, and several balsa parts are conventional materials. Plane has outstanding flight charac- made from three-layer laminations. Flight with the Saito .30 teristics. WS: 49 in.; WS: 49 in.; L: 39 in.; engine: .45 to .60; 4 engine turning an 11x4 APC prop is very spirited. The Camel channels; 2 sheets. can be converted to electric very easily. WS: 38 in.; WS: 38 in.; X04773 24.95 L: 25 in.; power: .30 4-stroke; 1 sheet; LD 2. X0403 14.95

Sperry Messenger Spitfire Mk. VIII Category: Scale Category: Scale This 1920 U.S. Army scout airplane was often called “the cutest This 60-size Roy Day-designed sport-scale has the classic airplane in the Army.” The Bert Streigler design retains all the outline of the WW II fighter. The model has elliptical, foam-core charm of the full-size plane. It’s an outstanding flyer and easy wings, foam- board fuselage formers and a bolt-on tail assem- to build. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 36 in.; engine: .49; 4 chan- bly. Includes D-Day markings. WS: 64 in.; WS: 64 in.; engine: nels; 2 sheets. .60 2-stroke, .65 to .70 4-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 3. X02691 14.95 X02951 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE T-6 Texan T-6 Stephens Akro Stephens Squint-Scale P-40 Tomahawk Squint-Scale P-40 Category: Scale The An easily constructed, performance-packed, sport racer. all-balsa, built-up design by Rich Uravitch uses foam for its turtle deck. WS: 44 in.; WS: 44 in.; L: 31 in.; engine: .15 to .19; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X04821 14.95 Category: Scale model of the famous This all-balsa, all built-up RC sport-scale good-looking and homebuilt designed by Frank Capan is very L: 50 in.; engine: very maneuverable. WS: 64 in.; WS: 64 in.; .61; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X12752 19.95 Category: Scale simple like a full-size airplane; it’s Farrell design looks Tim This Built-up construction, conventional materials. to build and to fly. L: 57 in.; area: 785 sq. in.; engine: .60 WS: 62 in.; WS: 62 in.; LD 3. 4S; 4 channels; 2 sheets; X12891 29.95 (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order T-28 Trojan T-28 Steen Skybolt Sport F-18 Hornet Scale THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Scale uses traditional Trojan T-28 Designed by Rich Uravitch, the 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. See the plans for ordering info. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 36 in.; power: .25 glow or brushless motor; 2 sheets; LD 2. 21.95 X0206A Category: Scale ever pre- Airplane News has One of the best biplanes Model to build and sented, this design by Bob Noll isn’t too difficult Typical balsa construction. WS: has outstanding flight qualities. channels; 1 sheet; 52 in.; WS: 52 in.; L: 42 in.; engine: .60; 4 LD 2. X06773 19.95 Category: Scale design has its engine mounted aft of the This Richard James a pusher prop rather than a ducted fan. fuselage, and it uses Recommended build using balsa and ply. The model is easy to WS: 32 in.; WS: 32 in.; L: 36 in.; for intermediate RC fliers. 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .25; 3 channels; X04891 19.95 48 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Taylor Craft 1940 BL50 The Pober Pixie Category: Scale Category: Scale Designed by Henry Haffke, this model uses balsa and ply con- A great flying, sport-scale parasol design of all-wood construc- struction and has dummy scale engine cylinders for static dis- tion. The wing, cabane struts and removable cockpit area are play. The cabin doors are optional should you want to detail the all permanently attached to one another. WS: 62 in.; WS: 62 interior of the cabin. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; L: 32 in.; power: in.; L: 46.75 in.; engine: O.S. .52; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. .15 glow 2-stroke; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. X10981 19.95 X0208A $14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Time Flies Tipsy Junior Category: Scale Category: Scale This Henry Haffke design has superb flight characteristics and Designed by Phillip Kent, this scale model uses traditional features planked, sheeted fuselage and wings. WS: 72 in.; WS: balsa and ply construction. It’s easy to build and fly and can 72 in.; L: 51 in.; area: 900 sq. in.; engine: .90 to 1.20; 4 to 6 perform mild aerobatics. WS: 56.5 in.; WS: 56.5 in.; power: .50 channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. 4-stroke; radio: 4-channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. X08851 29.95 X1102A 19.95

Travel Air 2000 Ultimate Bipe Category: Scale Category: Scale This Bill Northrup design requires advanced modeling skills. Floyd Manly’s Ultimate Bipe is easy to fly yet capable of doing Flight characteristics are outstanding. WS: 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: all that you ask of it. Favored by many top competitors, the plan 45 in.; engine: 65+; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 4. is suitable for intermediate builders. WS: 51 in.; WS: 51 in.; L: X11652 19.95 49.5 in.; power: .45 to .74ci; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 2. X12901 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Vultee L1 Vigilante Vultee Aquastar Seaplane Westland Wyvern S.4 Wyvern Westland Category: Sport This Laddie Mikulasko design uses a pusher engine and is in- and balsa of Constructed builders/fliers. intermediate for tended the 4-channel model can be flown from land or water. lite-ply, Plan includes a complete list of parts. WS: 70 in.; WS: 70 in.; L: 59 in.; engine: .45 to .60 2-stroke glow. 24.95 X06911 Category: Scale scale project for Mosher design is an unusual This Vance The wing is of conven- someone interested in a smaller model. The plan set includes scale tional balsa and ply construction. L: 34 in.; engine: .15 3-view drawings. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; 2-stroke; 3 sheets; LD 3. X0600a 24.95 Category: Scale and you will have your own contest- Build this WW II classic, was designed by Eric This RC 1/8-scale project winning STOL. suited to advanced builders. WS: 76.5 Fearnley and is best in.; engine: .60 4-stroke; 5 channels; 2 in.; WS: 76.5 in.; L: 51 sheets; LD 2. X03851 29.95 Sport 2 Ugly (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Vickers Wellesley Vickers Waco ATO Taperwing ATO Waco Scale/Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport sport floatplane is a very short, coupled, almost This different This easily flying-wing design, but it has good pitch stability. built model is of balsa, plywood and foam, and it uses a .45 2-stroke or a .50 4-stroke. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 34.75 in.; 2 sheets; LD 2. 14.95 X10911 Category: Scale airframe is very Designed by Willard Chapman, the built-up in.; 1 sheet; LD 2. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 41.5 sturdy. X06761 19.95 Category: Scale of one of the largest single-engine, twin- This is a scale model Musciano design has Walter The built. cockpit bombers ever WS: 37.5 in.; WS: 37.5 in.; L: 20 in.; very light wing loading. 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .051; 3 channels; X12822 14.95 50 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Bee-tween Canada Goose Category: Sport Category: Sport Designed by Randy Randolph, this sport plane is perfect for This interesting Andy Lennon design for sport fliers has a first-time modelers. Its low-wing configuration is distinctive, yet relatively simple structure that gives it an uncomplicated look. it retains the stable flight characteristics of a trainer. WS: 37 Basic materials are balsa and plywood. WS: 49 in.; WS: 49 in.; in.; WS: 37 in.; engine: .020 to .049ci 2-stroke; 2 channels; 1 L: 34 in.; engine: .30 to .35; 5 channels; 1 sheet. sheet. X01811 14.95 X07912 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Chips Coin Foo Category: Sport Category: Sport A Randy Randolph sport design with a low-wing style, featuring This easy-to-build, fun-to-fly 1/2A RC model is ideal for small fast, easy construction in balsa and ply. High performance and fields. Simple, all-balsa design by Dean Swift. WS: 35.5 in.; low cost make it ideal for intermediate fliers. WS: 41 in.; WS: 41 WS: 35.5 in.; L: 24.5 in.; engine: .049; 2 to 3 channels; 1 sheet. in.; L: 32 in.; area: 308 sq. in.; engine: .10 to .15; 4 channels; 1 X08791 14.95 sheet; LD 2. X03901 14.95

Crane Crow STOL Category: Sport Category: Sport Andy Lennon’s impressive STOL design uses flaps, leading- Because of its high-lift devices, this model will take off and land edge slats, spoilers and a variable-pitch propeller. Its built-up in very short distances. Designer Andy Lennon has incorpo- wooden construction will increase your understanding of high- rated LE slots, full-span flaps and slot lip ailerons. WS: 57.5 in.; lift devices and control-surface functions. WS: 60.5 in.; WS: WS: 57.5 in.; L: 40.5 in.; engine: .46ci 2-stroke; 2 sheets. 60.5 in.; L: 45 in; engine: .45; 6 channels; 2 sheets. X08961 19.95 X04831 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE FC Floater Double Trouble English Electric Wren Category: Sport This cabin wing trainer has an inner structure of balsa and an outer cover of foamboard, giving this Ed Kudirka design ultra- light wing loading and a cost lower than those of comparable balsa structures. WS: 79 in.; WS: 79 in.; L: 53 in.; engine: .45; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 2. X02881 24.95 Category: Sport flying, this easy- Designed for CO2 engines and rudder-only is ideally suited to small to-construct design by John Walker in.; 21.5 L: in.; 24 WS: in.; 24 WS: flying. RC low-cost and fields power: CO2; 1 channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. X01832 14.95 Category: Sport has both engines mounted on the Newsom design Tony This torque steer and avoid concerns same thrust line to eliminate WS: 51 in.; WS: 51 in.; L: 40.5 in.; weight: of matching engines. .25 to .36; 1 sheet; LD 3. 5.25 lb.; engines (2): 14.95 X11982 Dactyl Fat Cat (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Elseven-Sport Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport sporty small-engine plane that gives matchless performance. A The easy-to-transport Ralph Pearson design is best suited to moderately experienced fliers. WS: 49 in.; WS: 49 in.; L: 37 in.; area: 416 sq. in.; engine .20 to .25; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X07901 19.95 Category: Sport Andy by nifty-looking sport model that “does it all.” Designed A quick and easy to build and makes a very scale- Lennon, it’s 44.5 in.; area: 641 sq. looking model. WS: 66 in.; WS: 66 in.; L: in.; engine: .40; 5 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X09801 19.95 Category: Sport ability with an unusual model, and what do Couple great flying wing from Dennis Bryant is This one-of-a-kind flying you get? to build. WS: 58 in. WS: 58 in. L: 26 in.; robust, stable and easy channels; 1 sheet. engine: .40 to .60; 3 X01701 14.95 52 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Flower Power Fun Fly Hots Category: Sport Category: Sport Designed by Gerard Jumelin, the Flower Power is constructed Here’s the next generation of this well-known design by Dan using carbon-fiber sleeves to achieve its unique shape. It Santich. With a flying weight of 21/2 to 31/3 pounds, the employs innovative construction techniques but is not difficult model’s performance is sparkling, but it’s a real pussycat at to build and is easy to fly. WS: 21.7 in.; WS: 21.7 in.; radio: slow speeds. WS: 40 in.; WS: 40 in.; L: 39 in.; engine: .25 to 3-channel; power: GWS geared; 1 sheet; LD 3. .40 2-stroke; 1 sheet. K0706A 14.95 X02932 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Future Shock Gee Bee .20 Category: Sport Category: Sport Bill Evans design has a balsa-and-ply fuselage and foam wing; The Gee Bee .20 is a sport-scale model of one of the most plans show electric and glow versions. Patterns for the foam famous Golden Age racers of all time. It features simple balsa- wing are included. WS: 56.5 in.; WS: 56.5 in.; L: 32 in.; power: and-ply construction and excellent flight characteristics. WS: .25 motor or .40 glow engine. 41.5 in.; WS: 41.5 in.; L: 27 in.; engine: .20 to .25 2-stroke; 2 X10941 14.95 sheets; LD 2. X02971 19.95

G-Man Gull Sport Category: Sport Category: Sport Randy Randolph design has an extraordinary low wing that The near-hover capabilities of this design by aerodynamics ex- features conventional construction and a wing loading of less pert Andy Lennon make it perfect for STOL experiments. WS: than 10 ounces per square foot; aerobatic yet forgiving. WS: 44 61 in.; WS: 61 in.; L: 45.5 in.; area: 643 sq. in.; engine: .40; 5 in.; WS: 44 in.; L: 30 in.; area: 330 sq. in.; engine: .061; 4 chan- channels; 2 sheets; LD 3. nels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X07842 24.95 X04881 19.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Li’l Swell King Foo Lightning Bug Category: Sport tiny flying boat with an open, sheeted structure designed by A The airplane poses no build- the ROW specialist, Ken Williard. ing problems and makes a very stable flying boat. WS: 33 in.; WS: 33 in.; L: 26 in.; engine: .020; 2 channels; 1 sheet. X06651 9.95 Category: Sport sport airplane designed .010-powered, rudder-only This tiny, up of has a simple construction built Bill Winter, by the master, in.; L: 19 in.; engine: sheet balsa and spars. WS: 27 in.; WS: 27 .010; 1 channel; 1 sheet; LD 2. 9.95 X07611 Category: Sport easy to construct yet very flight-capable. This little sport RC is uses sheet balsa and has built-up This Dean Swift design 43 in.; L: 39 in.; engine: .15; 3 chan- wings. WS: 43 in.; WS: nels; 1 sheet; LD 1. X01752 19.95 Li’l Knarf (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Interceptor Jr. Kombat Komet Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport small RC racer designed by Jerry Nelson for pylon racing in A airframe. sheeted Built-up, flyer. sport nifty a makes still It 1964. WS: 44 in.; WS: 44 in.; L: 43 in.; engine: .19 to .40; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 3. X05651 19.95 Category: Sport combat model of Designed by Mike Leasure, this 1/12-scale It features a balsa an Me 163 is easy and inexpensive to build. in.; WS: 32 in.; L: 20 and ply fuselage and foam wings. WS: 32 in.; engine: .10 to .20; 1 sheet; LD 2. X07991 14.95 Category: Sport of Pappy version is a 1/2A Interceptor Jr. Dave Robelen’s pattern design. It features 1964 classic aerobatic deBolt’s The and foam wing construction. traditional balsa fuselage excellent aerobatic performance and can lightweight model has WS: 38 in.; WS: 38 in.; L: landing gear. be flown with or without 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 17 in.; engine: 1/2A; 14.95 X0804A 54 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Luton’s Blue Chip and Forerunner Lyka Jet Category: Sport Category: Sport Designed by Bud Roane, the Blue Chip racer makes a perfect This low-tech, high-speed sport plane has foam wing-cores .25-size club pylon racer. The plans show both glow power and and a square, PVC downspout fuselage. Can be built with or electric power system details so you can build it however you without landing gear. WS: 50.5 in.; WS: 50.5 in.; L: 43.5 in.; 4 like. The model has traditional built-up balsa and ply construc- channels; engine: .40 to .45 2-stroke; 1 sheet; LD 2. tion and there are two landing gear variations. WS: 50 in.; WS: X11971 12.95 50 in.; L: 43 in.; power: .25 glow engine; 2 sheets; LD 2. X0608A 21.95 PLANS GUIDE

Microjet II Mini Kaos Category: Sport Category: Sport This 1/2A prop jet design by Michael Van Staagen features Designed by Dave Robelen, this mini replica of the 1970 sleek lines and impressive high-speed performance. It features Kaos pattern bird is fully aerobatic. Its docile handling makes conventional balsa and lite-ply construction and makes use of it excellent for anyone who has advanced trainer experience. an aluminum arrow shaft as the main wing spar. WS: 21.5 in.; WS: 35.5 in.; WS: 35.5 in.; L: 33 in.; power: .061 to .074 glow WS: 21.5 in.; L: 24.31 in.; 1 sheet. engine; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X04951 14.95 X0101a 14.95

Miss Diamond Notforsale Category: Sport Category: Sport Randy Randolph designed this perfect little biplane that ap- Blaine Stetler’s unusual, fully aerobatic fun-fly airplane is peals to all RC’ers. It has no rigging or struts, so it’s quick and competitive at sport fun-flys. Its high-drag tail gives it superior easy to construct. WS: 44 in.; WS: 44 in.; L: 31.5 in; engine: .10 directional stability at low speed, but with power, it’s as fast as to .15; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. you want. WS: 53 in.; WS: 53 in.; L: 36.25 in.; engine: .32 to X09891 14.95 .46 2-stroke; 4 channels; 1 sheet. X05931 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Skoots Peashooter Prentice Baby Bipe Category: Sport design is a fun and easy-to-build, This Jesse Shepherd Sr. The plans provide for lightweight 1/2A-powered backyard flyer. The electric uses a larger .010, .020 and 4-cell electric power. wing. WS: 24 or 31 in.; WS: 24 or 31 in.; power: .010, .020, or electric; 2 sheets; LD 1. X12991 19.95 Category: Sport Don Pren- This biplane is quite light and very maneuverable. outstanding flight tice design features easy construction and in.; engine : .23; 4 performance. WS: 32 in.; WS: 32 in.; L: 32 channels; 1 sheet. X07772 14.95 Category: Sport low-wing sport trainer has an this Designed by Henry Haffke, An all-balsa, built-up air- appearance. outstanding scale-like engines. WS: 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; L: 43 plane for 2- or 4-stroke 4 channels; 1 sheet. in.; engine: .40 to .45; X08871 19.95 Osprey Seahawk (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order Petit Parasol Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport Andy Lennon design can be converted quickly This versatile and easily from a conventional design with tricycle landing gear The plane also to a floatplane with central and wingtip floats. flaps. WS: 64 in.; WS: 64 in.; L: 47.5 in.; Youngman features engine: .46; 4 channels; 3 sheets; LD 4. X10921 29.95 Category: Sport sport design Ralph Findance created this truly lovely parasol rudder-only Although intended for out of balsa and plywood. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 flight, this airplane can also be flown REM. LD 2. in.; L: 26 in.; engine: .09; 3 channels; 1 sheet; X03661 14.95 Category: Sport all-balsa cabin biplane is Joe Wagner-designed This 1/2A unique design features such as easy to build and incorporates wings and a slide-in radio and easy-to-duplicate molded-balsa relaxed flying. WS: loading is perfect for slow, Wing engine tray. 26 in.; engine: .049; 2 channels; 1 sheet. 30 in.; WS: 30 in.; L: X03881 14.95 56 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Snoopy’s Doghouse Spirit of 74 Category: Sport Category: Sport A true collector’s item! The original flying Snoopy’s Doghouse This Randy Randolph design was specifically designed for the designed by Al Signorino in balsa and hardwood. This wonder Cox Queen Bee .074. Plane is constructed simply and can be actually flies! WS: 24 in.; WS: 24 in.; L: 25 in.; engine: .60; 1 built quickly and flown easily by novice RC’ers. WS: 44 in.; WS: sheet; LD 2. 44 in.; L: 30 in.; area: 297 sq. in.; engine .074; 2 to 3 channels; X04713 19.95 1 sheet; LD 2. X07891 19.95 PLANS GUIDE

Sportster 20 Stingray Delta .40 Category: Sport Category: Sport This compact, shoulder-wing sport flyer is fully aerobatic yet Steve Gray’s rugged, snappy design is easy to build and deliv- very docile. The Dick Sarpolus design is easily built out of ers sizzling aerobatic performance. WS: 56 in.; WS: 56 in.; L: sheet balsa. WS: 50 in.; WS: 50 in.; L: 41 in.; area: 400 sq. in.; 26 in.; engine: .35 to .45; 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .19 to .25; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X12842 19.95 X10791 19.95

Super Hots Super Hots Bipe Category: Sport Category: Sport This .40- to .60-size Dan Santich fun-fly model is the king of the This Floyd Manly design features simple construction, fantastic sky. Plans feature full-size patterns for quick, easy construction slow-flight qualities and aerobatic capabilities. Relatively easy out of balsa and ply. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; L: 51 in.; area: 702 to build. WS: 47 in.; WS: 47 in.; L: 50.5 in.; area: 854 sq. in.; sq. in.; engine: .40 to .61; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .50 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 2. X02861 19.95 X10871 24.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE The Hots Swiss Bipe The Buzzard Category: Sport winning fun-fly RC design by Dan Santich, this simple, quick- A to-build, all-balsa model is an outstanding aerobatic performer but quite stable. WS: 48 in; WS: 48 in; L: 29.5 in.; LD 2. X04841 19.95 Category: Sport Bucher- Timothy nice, big floater with old-timer appeal, this A and fly using conven- designed plane is relatively easy to build WS: 76 in.; L: 50 in.; tional materials and methods. WS: 76 in.; 2. engine: .40 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets; LD 24.95 X11821 Category: Sport Hal deBolt, this model is a very stable Another classic from sport aerobatics. WS: 53 to 58 capable of sport biplane that’s L: 39 in.; engine: .049; 1 sheet; LD 2. in.; WS: 53 to 58 in.; X03962 19.95 Supercake (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order The Airfoiler The The Graduate Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport transitional trainer to take the novice from high-wing to low- A The Don Prentice design is easy to construct out of wing flight. foam and sheet balsa. WS: 62 in.; WS: 62 in.; L: 46 in.; engine: .40 to .60; 1 sheet; LD 2. X03773 19.95 Category: Sport of his original Airfoiler is a replica Designed by Hal deBolt, the the model has model from 1940. Simple yet light and strong, elevator and polydihedral, and the plan shows controllable 60 in.; L: 35 in.; en- rudder-control surfaces. WS: 60 in.; WS: LD 2. gine: .29 to .30 2-stroke; 3 channels; 1 sheet; X0101b 19.95 Category: Sport Rutz bridges the gap between the “Sport” This design by Stan - in an airplane that is easily construct categories and “Trainer” 76 in.; WS: 76 in.; L: 45.5 in.; area: 590 ed and flies well. WS: channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. sq. in.; engine: .15; 4 19.95 X11921 58 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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The Huskie 1200 Aerobatic Bipe The Projectile Category: Sport Category: Sport Designed by Phil D’Ostilio, this model offers exceptional A Dave Robelen design, the Projectile is a high-performance performance. Made of balsa and plywood, it has sheeted-foam electric aerobat that can perform all of the AMA pattern ma- wings. The fuselage also has sheeted-foam panels for the turtle neuvers. It uses lightweight balsa and plywood construction deck and the tail-control surfaces. WS: 60 in.; WS: 60 in.; L: 61 techniques. Various popular electric power systems can power in.; engine: Webra Speed 120; LD 3. this great flying design. WS: 42 in.; WS: 42 in.; L: 33 in.; motor: X07951 19.95 geared brushless; 1 sheet; LD 2. X1104A 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

The Ringmaster The Robin Category: Sport Category: Sport Designed by Nick Ziroli Sr., this RC conversion of the 1951 This Andy Lennon design features stressed-skin, balsa and ply Harry Williamson control-line stunt design is conventional balsa construction and has slotted flaps and NASA droop LEs; excel- and ply. WS: 54 in.; WS: 54 in.; L: 39 in.; engine .40 to .50 lent STOL characteristics. WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 in.; L: 53.5 in.; 2-stroke, .45 to .60 4-stroke; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. engine: .46; radio: 5-channel; 2 sheets; LD 2. X08971 9.95 X0500a 29.95

The Swift The WILDest CAT Category: Sport Category: Sport Andy Lennon’s Swift is a low-drag, flap-equipped sport de- Built with traditional materials, the model has wonderful slow- sign that offers unlimited vertical performance, a wide speed speed performance and is very aerobatic. All radio gear is envelope, short-takeoff-and-landing capability and numerous placed within the wing, and the profile fuselage makes power clever design innovations. WS: 61.5 in; WS: 61.5 in; engine: and RC installation a breeze. WS: 45.5 in.; WS: 45.5 in.; L: 43 .46 2-stroke; 1 sheet; LD 2. in; engine: .40; 4 channels; LD 1. X09931 19.95 X03970 14.95

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THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS FULL-SIZE NEWS’ AIRPLANE MODEL OF BEST THE Titewad The Yellow Kid Yellow The Twin Trainer TT-1 Trainer Twin Category: Sport This design by Roy Day uses standard materials and construc- an inexpensive way to work up to those tion techniques, so it’s WS: 72 in.; WS: 72 a good flyer. large-scale twins, and it’s in.; L: 44.75 in.; area: 600 sq. in.; engine (2): .25 2-stroke; 2 sheets; LD 2. X09961 14.95 Category: Sport looks, low-cost This Randy Randolph design combines good appealing package-- construction and solid performance in an WS: 48 in.; L: WS: 48 in.; excellent for all except the beginner. 4 channels; 1 sheet; 38 in.; area: 348 sq. in.; engine: .15 to .25; LD 2. X10802 19.95 Category: Sport size for pattern maneu- an RC sport model of moderate Here’s is quite easy to build. Designed by vers. Its all-balsa structure in.; area: 390 sq. in.; WS: 44 in.; area: 390 Bruce Knox. WS: 44 .30; 4 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. sq. in.; engine: .25 to 14.95 X10811 Twiliter II Twiliter (800) 537-537-5874 • Call to Order: Online: WWW.RCSTORE.COM Order The Winglet Thunderbolt Sport THE BEST OF MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS’ FULL-SIZE PLANS PLANS FULL-SIZE FULL-SIZE NEWS’ NEWS’ AIRPLANE AIRPLANE MODEL MODEL OF OF BEST BEST THE THE Category: Sport An easy-going slow-flying sport model by Randy Randolph. Easy balsa construction and good flight qualities make this plane ideally suited to beginners. WS: 66 in.; WS: 66 in.; L: 42 in.; engine: .10 to .15; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. X12871 19.95 Category: Sport performance and This 3-channel sport pattern ship has all the Bob Cook design. aerobatic qualities of a much larger model. 262 sq. in.; engine: WS: 37.5 in.; WS: 37.5 in.; L: 32 in.; area: .10; 3 channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. 14.95 X11871 Category: Sport has wingtip-mounted vertical fins and This sport-flying wing surfaces. Balsa, plywood and spruce clamshell drag control well thought out and strong. construction is uncomplicated, L: 32 in.; engine: .40 2-stroke; 4 sheets; WS: 74 in.; WS: 74 in.; LD 2. X03941 29.95 60 Model Airplane News Plans Guide 2009

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Vertigo Wild Goose Category: Sport Category: Sport Tom Hunt’s VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) model uses off- This Andy Lennon design has three lifting surfaces and slotted the-shelf parts. Plan is very detailed and includes servo-mixing flaps on the canard and wing. It uses the NASA “safe-wing” LE diagrams. WS: 65.38 in.; WS: 65.38 in.; L: 58.19 in.; engine: droop design on the aft wing. The model is built using balsa O.S. .46 VRDF in homemade “prop fan” nacelle; 3 sheets; LD and plywood. WS: 56.62 in.; WS: 56.62 in.; L: 43.75 in.; area: 4. 787 sq. in.; engine: .46; 2 sheets; LD 2. X08941 29.95 X01961 14.95 PLANS GUIDE

Wild Thing .40 X-Wing Fighter Category: Sport Category: Sport This Tom Stryker design has a short wingspan for fast roll This unconventional aircraft has a futuristic design but is simple rates and is practically stall-proof. It flies extremely well at low to build. The Gene Knight design features sheet-balsa con- speeds and can practically hover in a light breeze. For interme- struction. WS: 36 in.; WS: 36 in.; L: 40 in.; engine: .25 to .45; 4 diate builders/fliers. WS: 48 in.; WS: 48 in.; L: 41 in.; engine: channels; 1 sheet; LD 2. .35 to .45ci 2-stroke; 1 sheet; LD 2. X06841 19.95 X04911 19.95

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