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EDITORIAL

BY DEBRA SHARP

Global's Focke-

WulfFw-190.

Small planes, big fun

Who says bigger is better? Small,

1/2A-powered model planes are easier to

transport, less expensive, less time-con-

suming to build and use fewer building

materials than their larger brethren. Besides,

as small-airplane aficionado Randy Randolph

said to me once, "They're so darn cute, and you

can have a lot more of 'em in your shop!" In this

issue, we've compiled information on more than 70 1/2A

kits and almost-ready-to-fly models, along with engine availability, prices and tips to

keep your small model airborne. These planes and engines have been popular for

decades, and now, even more designs are available to choose

from. Turn to our "V2A to Z Guide" on page

28 to see why good things often come in

small packages.

FLYING BREAKTHROUGH

Another good, small thing we recently evalu-

ated is the FMA Co-Pilot—an electronic,

onboard unit that has something to

offer pilots of all abilities. Using minia-

ture, infrared sensors to distinguish

between the cooler sky and warmer ground

temperatures, the Co-Pilot automatically stabilizes any model in any flying atti-

tude and wind condition. We tested it in a high-wing, electric trainer, a low-

wing, glow-powered aerobat and a high-performance helicopter, and it passed

with flying colors! To find out more about this amazing device, see our review on

page 74.

Ever wonder how some modelers get such beautiful results when they join ABS

plastic parts? This month, associate editor Rick Bell shares his expert techniques for

achieving a seamless, one-piece look on a two-piece engine cowl and wheel pants.

With Rick's step-by-step instructions, you'll have a great-looking model in less

time—and with less effort—than you thought possible.

BIRD-LIKE FLIGHT

Contributor Bob Hoey has more than 11 years of experience designing bird-like

RC models that have remarkable stability without a vertical fin or rudder; this

month, he shares his design techniques and theory along with plans for his

RC Turkey Vulture. Though the

real bird (and Bob's model) may

be lacking in beauty, they both

have graceful soaring ability in

abundance. Built using traditional

balsa and plywood techniques,

Bob's anatomically correct model

is nearly impossible to tell from

the real thing as it flies overhead.

The first major event to kick off

the annual flying season, the 2002

Florida Jets—as always—boasted a great turnout and featured the lat- Even a big old pelican can be modeled. Notice

est developments in model-jet its graceful wingtip aileron feathers.

technology. Two of the highlights

of this fly-in—the new Eurofighter and F-100F Super Sabre kits—wowed the

crowds; check out these models and more afterburner action on page 36. 4-

MODEL!

Airplane

FOUNDED 1929

NEWS

EDITORIAL

Editor-in-Chief TOM ATWOOD

Executive Editor DEBRA D. SHARP

Senior Technical Editor GERRY YARRISH

Associate Editor RICK BELL

Assistant Editors MATT BOYD, JAIME LAGOR

Editorial Assistant MELISSA JONES

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PUBLISHING

Group Publishers LOUIS V. DeFRANCESCO JR.,

YVONNE M. DeFRANCESCO

Associate Publisher SHARON WARNER

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COPY

Copy Director LYNNE SEWELL

Senior Copyeditor MOLLY Z. O'BYRNE

Copyeditor COREY WEBER

Associate Copyeditor PAIGE L. HAMILTON

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ART / DESIGN

Corporate Art Director BETTY K. NERO

Senior Art Director ALAN J. PALERMO

Promotional Art Director LESLIE COSTA

Associate Art Director JOANNA WINN

Assistant Art Directors VICTORIA HOWELL,

COREY W. SMITH

Staff Photographer WALTER SIDAS

Assistant Photographer PETER HALL

ADVERTISING

Director of Advertising SHARON WARNER

Assistant to Director of Advertising/Associate Publisher

SIRI A. WHEELER

Lead/Training Account Executive MONA TASSONE

Senior Account Executive KATHRYN GEARHART

Account Executive ANITA LEO

Junior Account Executives

CINDI VANDEMARK, SHERRY MORGAN

Advertising Coordinator ANN T. WIEBER

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CIRCULATION

Circulation Director MARC LIU

Circulation Manager CARMINA M. McGOVERN

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MARKETING

Media Marketing Manager VANESSA LaFERRIERE

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OPERATIONS

Director of Operations DAVID BOWERS

Senior Digital Production Coordinator

CHRISTINE BACHMANN-CORBIN

Digital Production Coordinator

CHRISTINA MASCHKE-MILEO

Production Associate TOMLINSON S. WHEELER

Production Assistant BOBBI-JO BALDWICK

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INTERNET

Director, Electronic Communications GARY KOLESAR

Web Developers LEO FICKS, HOLLY HANSEN

Database Coordinator DAN WELSH

Web Programmer JAIME TORRES

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CORPORATE

Chairman of the Board ALDO DeFRANCESCO

President and CEO LOUIS V. DeFRANCESCO JR.

Secretary and Executive Vice President

YVONNE M. DeFRANCESCO

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

CAROL SHEPHERD

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CONTRIBUTORS

Bob Aberle, Bernard Cawley, Roy L. dough Jr., Roy Day,

Don Edberg, Dave Garwood, Dave Gierke, Henry Haffke,

Tom Hunt, Michael Lachowski, Andy Lennon, George Leu,

Jim Newman, Vic Olivett, Jim Onorato, Dave Patrick,

Randy Randolph, Jef Raskin, Faye Stilley, John Tanzer,

Craig Trachten, Rich Uravitch, Bob Van Tassel,

Dan Wolanski, Nick Ziroli.

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