RCM&E October’s 2015 Issue Preview

ON THE COVER

Don Billingham's immense HP W-10 airliner was built to 1/4-scale, spans 15ft (4.6m) and uses two Laser 360V twins for power. Seen at a notably bigger and better Cosford show in July, it was one of many models that left a lasting impression and RCM&E was there to capture all the action.

Read the full story starting on page 14.

Picture: Alex Whittaker


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ME 163 KOMET
Cyril Carr's new design delivers the fine flying virtues the full-size lacked and you can add a rocket motor for that added realism too!  

BAMBINO
Easy to build and fly, Greg Thompson's sweet little 3-channel, park-fly sportster is perfect for the first-time balsa basher and anyone seeking the joy of trad' building following an ARTF interlude.   


REVIEWS

FLASH 8
Flash by name and a bit flash by nature, Mike Freeman gets to grips with Hitec's new mid-range radio

IGYRO 3E
Andy Ellison thought he'd never need a gyro until he sampled this impressive unit from PowerBox

FUN GLIDER
Slotting into an established line up, can the new motor glider from Multiplex have anything new to offer?

SKYRAIDER
Seagull turn their attention to a big muscle warbird! 

PULSE 15E
The latest member of the Pulse family brings EPO foam and ready-to-fly convenience to the party


FEATURES

COSFORD EVOLVES
Alex Whittaker reports from a bigger and better LMA showcase

10 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG FLYERS
A bit of thoughtful encouragement goes a long way

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CLASSIC COCKPITS
Andy Sephton savours the spartan office of an aviation icon

KEY POINTS PT.3 CIRCUITS
As Dave Burton explains, getting the basics right means all those other manoeuvres will be easier to fly 

SCALE COMP TYRO
Lindsay Todd reveals how a simple ARTF airframe and some light competition is all you need to have fun and improve your flying 

HEAVY LIFT PT.5
The Angelview Black finally gets some air beneath its skids 

MODEL MAGIC: Fw 190
A superb model of the illustrious fighter receives an unrivalled finishing touch 

PARTING SHOT
Quick reactions save a fine autogyro 


COLUMNS

WEEKENDERS
When is a Sea Fury not a Sea Fury? When it's a Tempest of course! 

ON SILENT WINGS
Simon Cocker is back with another bumper slope side round up

WIZARD OF OZ
Bending wire is pretty straightforward when Brian Winch is on hand

JET THRUST
Bob Petrie returns with turbine tales aplenty

BENCH BLOG
A repentant Tim Hooper sends his KK Ladybird skywards, as nature intended


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