AirWaves
KNOCKING ON 150MPH
U I was extremely impressed with your
review of Hoffman Magnetics’ MiG 15 in
your May 2009 issue. I knew that jets were
quick and that electric-powered ducted fan
jets are now all the rage, but I thought
maybe the new jets were beginning to crack
100mph. That article opened my eyes! Is
there a speed limit for how fast model air-
planes can fly?
Thanks for your help!
MAXWELL KELLY SR., EMAIL
Maxwell, yes indeed, the electric-powered
MiG 15, distributed by the folks at Hoffman
Magnetics, truly is a bright red speed
300mph mark! Now, that’s something to see
and hear! — GY
READERS REMEMBER RHINEBECK
U I am sorry to say you missed one very
important photo in your article about the
WW I Rhinebeck Jamboree in your Decem-
ber 2008 issue. Here’s a photo of our group
(right to left: myself, my girlfriend Indira,
my friend Ruth and her friend Chris at the
far left). Ruth won the FlyZone SkyFly park
flyer that was raffled off by the Mid-Hudson
RC Society that was hosting the WW I
model event. Chris actually ended up with
the SkyFly, as a gift from Ruth. Chris hadn’t
tried RC until receiving this prize, so I gave
is a great way to spend a day with close
buddies. But I think you and Chris should
share your toys—I bet given a chance, both
Ruth and Indira would make great pilots as
well!
Take care and I hope to see you all at the
2009 Rhinebeck Jamboree. I’m always
there! — GY
LINKAGE MYSTERY
U In the Kyosho Focke Wulf 190 50 ARF
review in the April 2009 issue, on the lower
left-hand corner of page 82, there is a photo
of the “aileron” linkage that’s included in
the kit. I keep looking at it, trying to figure
demon. Our reviewers were very impressed
with the jet’s speed and handling. The speed
runs they put the jet through were done
with high split-S turns, followed by a diving
entry. As far as the RC model speed limit
goes, the unofficial speed limit for jets and
turbines flown at sanctioned competitions
and fly-ins is 200mph. However, if you
really want to see some fast planes in
action, you need to search out those slope-soaring guys who practice the “black art” of
dynamic ridge soaring. The sleek, un-pow-ered gliders these guys fly have broken the
him some lessons and now he can fly the
model well. Chris is hooked and has already
purchased the newer SkyFly II so he can do
more flying each day.
I just thought you’d like to know how a
raffle ticket can change things and bring
new people into our great hobby.
CLIFFORD SAUER, SAUGERTIES, NY
Clifford, many thanks for sending in the
photo of you and your squadron mates! Fun
and friendships are a very important part of
the RC hobby and getting out to local events
