CONTENTS
Volume 141
Number 7
July 2013
Features
26 17th Annual Florida Jets
A showcase for the jet set!
By Rich Uravitch
42 Radio Review: Futaba 14SG
Taking 14-channel control to the next level!
By Rick Bell
70 Flight Technique: Hovering 101
Learn the most important maneuver
By Dave Scott
82 Product Review: Align APS System
Waypoint GPS navigation for RC helis
By Jim Ryan
Flight Tests
36 Exclusive! Hangar 9/Horizon Hobby
100cc Super Decathlon
;is huge scale civilian scale model
is a serious attention-getter!
By Jason Benson
48 Starmax A-1 Skyraider
;is awesome-looking electric foam warbird
is sure to impress
By Kyle Matthew
54 IFT Evolve 300 CX
Avoid collisions with this impressive coaxial heli
By Gerry Yarrish
76 Exclusive! DJI Innovations
Flame Wheel 550 Pro
;e perfect aerial platform for the
weekend photographer or videographer
By John Reid
92 Tower Hobbies F6F Hellcat
A receiver-ready warbird in a small
park flyer package
By Aaron Strietzel
4826 76
Columns
64 Ultimate Electrics
Brushless Motor Names & Sizes By Greg Gimlick
86 Engine Clinic
Old-time Engine Fixes and Facts By Clarence Lee
106 Final Approach
Top Gun’s Monstrous Mentor By Gerry Yarrish
8 | On the Web
12 | Preflight
14 | Airwaves
18 | Tips & Tricks
20 | Pilot Projects
22 | Flightline
101 | AirAgeStore.com
102 | Product Watch
105 | Index of Advertisers
Departments
ON THE COVER: Step up to giant-scale aerobatics
with the 100cc Super Decathlon from Hangar 9! In
our exclusive review, pilot Jason Benson provides
an inside look at assembly and puts this classic
through its paces at the field. (Photo by John Reid)
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