ON THE COVER
It’s interesting that, at a time when the RAF trained new recruits on the Tiger Moth, the USAF used a machine that weighed nearly twice as much. The PT-17’s muscular appearance still appeals and Seagull’s new ARTF Super Stearman is no exception. Turn to page 110 for our review.
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Shaun Garrity casts aside his wing phobia to build a classic little bipe
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Tim Hooper puts some air under the Citabria wings and finds a Flea he admires
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Brian Winch continues his quest to keep those engines cool by packing a cowl with foam!
ON SILENT WINGS
Simon Cocker goes over the top to explore the phenomenon that is dynamic soaring
WEEKENDERS
Whittaker heads off to the Woodstock for Wrinklies
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TOP GUN 2017
Danny Fenton reports from the Sunshine State
A BIT ON THE SIDE
Ever wondered why your motor appears misaligned? Dave Burton explores the world of thrust lines
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SAFE ARRIVAL PT.2
Clive Hall concludes his narrative on the most crucial manoeuvre of all
A MODEL FLYERS BEST FRIEND
Why a multimeter should be on every workbench
FREESTYLE MASTERS
Whittaker enjoys the vibe at the UK’s new aerobatic competition
SAND AND DELIVER
David Ashby visits SLEC to find out where all the balsa comes from
UNDERSTANDING FLIGHT PHASES
Getting to grips with an underused radio feature
RETRO TECH
Mixing in the days before computer radios
REVIEWS
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Andy Ellison flies a variable span aerobat from Extreme Flight
PRIMO
Dynam’s cartoon Cub trainer
MINI HAWK III
The new Mk.3 version of Staufenbiel’s pocket rocket
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E-flite update the little quad that spawned a new genre
SUPER STEARMAN
It’s a big 71” span Stearman from Seagull, nuff said
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