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Gearing Up for Summer
You’ll be ready for summer-flying fun with the Gear Guide included in
this issue! ;e highly anticipated Gear Guide has photos and information
on more than 80 terrific planes, drones, radios, and accessories. From
World War II warbirds to park-flier electrics, you’ll find everything you
could want, along with the support equipment you need to stay airborne.
(Tip: Circle the items on your wish list and keep the Guide in a conspicuous
place the rest of the year and you might be pleasantly surprised by this
year’s Father’s Day, birthday, and holiday gifts!)
The Association of
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In ;is Issue
Like the hobby itself, this issue has some
flying techniques, workshop tips, and a few
unexpected treats we hope you’ll enjoy. To
start, David Scott’s feature, “Good Habits
Applied,” is a must-read for pilots of all skill
levels; whether you’re just learning to solo or
fly pattern competition, his insightful flight
techniques are guaranteed to make you a
better pilot. In “How to Balance Propellers,”
you’ll learn why this step is so important and
how to do it properly, and in “DIY Racer,”
you’ll see just how easy it can be to build an
FPV drone from the ground up. Engine Clinic
columnist Clarence Lee always has something
interesting to share about getting engines
to run properly, and Let’s Talk Giant Scale
columnist John Glezellis details how to choose
and install power systems in big aircraft. In the
“something di;erent” category, how many
of you—like me—know what Aresti diagrams
are but aren’t sure of how to read them?
“;e Language of Aerobatics” delves into the
history of this unique international vocabulary
and shares an overview on how to read the
diagrams themselves. And last but not least,
“;e Lafayette Escadrille” shares insight into
a how a group of documentary filmmakers are
using giant-scale RC models to enhance their
film about the volunteers who became the first
Americans to engage in aerial combat; after
reading Mark Wilkins’s account, the MAN crew
is definitely looking forward to the finished
documentary.
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