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EDITORIAL<br />
BY DEBRA SHARP<br />
Small planes, big fun<br />
Who says bigger is better? Small,<br />
1/2A-powered model planes are easier to<br />
transport, less expensive, less time-consuming<br />
to build and use fewer building<br />
materials than their larger brethren. Besides,<br />
as small-airplane aficionado Randy Randolph<br />
said to me once, "They're so darn cute, and you<br />
can have a lot more of 'em in your shop!" In this<br />
issue, we've compiled information on more than 70 1/2A<br />
Global's Focke-<br />
WulfFw-190.<br />
kits and almost-ready-to-fly models, along with engine availability, prices and tips to<br />
keep your small model airborne. These planes and engines have been popular for<br />
decades, and now, even more designs are available to choose<br />
from. Turn to our "V2A to Z Guide" on page<br />
28 to see why good things often come in<br />
small packages.<br />
FLYING BREAKTHROUGH<br />
Another good, small thing we recently evaluated<br />
is the FMA Co-Pilot—an electronic,<br />
onboard unit that has something to<br />
offer pilots of all abilities. Using miniature,<br />
infrared sensors to distinguish<br />
between the cooler sky and warmer ground<br />
temperatures, the Co-Pilot automatically stabilizes any model in any flying attitude<br />
and wind condition. We tested it in a high-wing, electric trainer, a lowwing,<br />
glow-powered aerobat and a high-performance helicopter, and it passed<br />
with flying colors! To find out more about this amazing device, see our review on<br />
page 74.<br />
Ever wonder how some modelers get such beautiful results when they join ABS<br />
plastic parts? This month, associate editor Rick Bell shares his expert techniques for<br />
achieving a seamless, one-piece look on a two-piece engine cowl and wheel pants.<br />
With Rick's step-by-step instructions, you'll have a great-looking model in less<br />
time—and with less effort—than you thought possible.<br />
BIRD-LIKE FLIGHT<br />
Contributor Bob Hoey has more than 11 years of experience designing bird-like<br />
RC models that have remarkable stability without a vertical fin or rudder; this<br />
month, he shares his design techniques and theory along with plans for his<br />
RC Turkey Vulture. Though the<br />
real bird (and Bob's model) may<br />
be lacking in beauty, they both<br />
have graceful soaring ability in<br />
abundance. Built using traditional<br />
balsa and plywood techniques,<br />
Bob's anatomically correct model<br />
is nearly impossible to tell from<br />
the real thing as it flies overhead.<br />
The first major event to kick off<br />
the annual flying season, the 2002<br />
Member Audit Bureau<br />
Florida Jets—as always—boasted a great turnout and featured the lat- Even a big old pelican can be modeled. of Circulations Notice<br />
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of America<br />
est developments in model-jet its graceful wingtip aileron feathers.<br />
technology. Two of the highlights<br />
of this fly-in—the new Eurofighter and F-100F Super Sabre kits—wowed the<br />
crowds; check out these models and more afterburner action on page 36. 4-<br />
S MDDEL AIRPLANE NEWS<br />
Airplane<br />
MODEL!<br />
FOUNDED 1929 NEWS<br />
EDITORIAL<br />
Editor-in-Chief TOM ATWOOD<br />
Executive Editor DEBRA D. SHARP<br />
Senior Technical Editor GERRY YARRISH<br />
Associate Editor RICK BELL<br />
Assistant Editors MATT BOYD, JAIME LAGOR<br />
Editorial Assistant MELISSA JONES<br />
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Copyeditor COREY WEBER<br />
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Corporate Art Director BETTY K. NERO<br />
Senior Art Director ALAN J. PALERMO<br />
Promotional Art Director LESLIE COSTA<br />
Associate Art Director JOANNA WINN<br />
Assistant Art Directors VICTORIA HOWELL,<br />
COREY W. SMITH<br />
Staff Photographer WALTER SIDAS<br />
Assistant Photographer PETER HALL<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
Director of Advertising SHARON WARNER<br />
Assistant to Director of Advertising/Associate Publisher<br />
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Lead/Training Account Executive MONA TASSONE<br />
Senior Account Executive KATHRYN GEARHART<br />
Account Executive ANITA LEO<br />
Junior Account Executives<br />
CINDI VANDEMARK, SHERRY MORGAN<br />
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Director of Operations DAVID BOWERS<br />
Senior Digital Production Coordinator<br />
CHRISTINE BACHMANN-CORBIN<br />
Digital Production Coordinator<br />
CHRISTINA MASCHKE-MILEO<br />
Production Associate TOMLINSON S. WHEELER<br />
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Secretary and Executive Vice President<br />
YVONNE M. DeFRANCESCO<br />
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer<br />
CAROL SHEPHERD<br />
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CONTRIBUTORS<br />
Bob Aberle, Bernard Cawley, Roy L. dough Jr., Roy Day,<br />
Don Edberg, Dave Garwood, Dave Gierke, Henry Haffke,<br />
Tom Hunt, Michael Lachowski, Andy Lennon, George Leu,<br />
Jim Newman, Vic Olivett, Jim Onorato, Dave Patrick,<br />
Randy Randolph, Jef Raskin, Faye Stilley, John Tanzer,<br />
Craig Trachten, Rich Uravitch, Bob Van Tassel,<br />
Dan Wolanski, Nick Ziroli.<br />
AirAGE<br />
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