Model Airplane News - November 2009

FLIGHT
It’s Fly-in Time!

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS about summer is the abundance of fly-in events that happen across the country. Warbirds over Delaware is

one of the oldest—and certainly one of the most popular!—military RC model shows in

the country, and senior tech editor

Gerry Yarrish not only enjoyed the

camaraderie and warbird action, but

also came back with a jackpot of pho-

tos and videos. Of course, only a few

could fit into this month’s article, but you can check out the exclusive

online images at modelairplane

news.com/WOD09. And don’t miss

Gerry’s close-up videos of some out-
standing aircraft as well as interviews
with pilots on the flightline. Speaking

of events, as we go to press we’re

preparing to cover the largest helicopter event in the country, the

IRCHA Jamboree, at the AMA

national flying field in Muncie, IN.

Our full coverage will be in next month’s issue, but you can go online now and see pho-

tos and videos of the latest helicopters and gear as well as some amazing scale machines.

See you on the web!

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Question of the month: Wood or composite propellers?

John Reid:

Between plastic or resin composite or wood, I would go with wood because of less flexing.

John Glezellis:

Excessive “prop flex” of some wood props may decrease performance, so I use

Mejlik hollow carbon-fiber props for competition; they are light, yet very strong.

Jason Benson: For IMAC-style flying, I prefer the quieter, more efficient, carbon-fiber props.

For 3D, I prefer the quicker response of the lighter wood props.

Klaus Ronge:

Composite for my sport planes because of their durability, but my favorite is the

Mejlik carbon fiber for scale aerobats.

Gerry Yarrish: Wood is the only way to go. If the prop hits the ground, it acts as a weak point to minimize engine damage.

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EDITORIAL EXECUTIVE EDITOR Debra Cleghorn SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR Gerry Yarrish SENIOR EDITOR, WEST COAST John Reid COPYEDITOR Katherine Pierpont

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