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24 Challenger – Jim Kostecky – Build this RC assist old time remake of the famous Vern Krehbiel design
30 Byron Originals’ Jet Rally – Frank Fanelli – Modeling’s jet set returns to Ida Grove
36 Piggy Back Packs – Bob Aberle – FM Product Review: SR Batteries offers extended flying time
39 Electric and you! – Mike Charles – Some practical applications of what we’ve learned
42 Good Buddy – Jim Cole – An easy to fly parasol trainer for three channels and 15 size engines
46 Nakajima ”Tenzan” – Dave Rees – Outstanding rubber scale performance in a WWII torpedo bomber
52 Cessna Skylane – Marc Salvador – FM Product Review: Cox Hobbies’ latest addition to their fine RTF line
56 MRC’s Hot Shot – Warren Osse – FM Product Review: A practical and fast 4-wheel drive racer
60 Flyin’ Things for Fledglings – Earl Van Gorder – More news from the gang
64 RC Giant Scale – Frank Costello – How not to install a firewall in a big one
66 Fifth Column – Dave Platt – Choosing the right propeller, and a hinging tip
67 RC Pattern – Dean Pappas – Aileron differential and the vertical line
68 RC Soaring – Herk Stokely – A look at an outstanding scale sailplane
70 RC Sport – Dick Sarpolus – Don’t overlook the catalogs
72 Old Timers – Steve Boucher – How to get involved in old timer competitions
73 FF Sport – Dave Linstrum – How to make a rolled Kevlar fuse tube
74 CL Combat – Rich Lopez – Some info on engines and lines
75 CL Stunt – Windy Urtnowski – The “K.I.S.S.” principal
RC Model Boating
78 CS2P “Pistol Grip” Radio – Bob Aberle – FM Product Review: Airtronics’ new entry in the boat/car RC system arena
82 RC Scale Boats – Eric Goldschrafe – Results of the Garden Slate Model Boater’s Show
84 Basics of Ship Handling – Bill Michaels – Some simple rules for better and more realistic maneuvering
87 Mini-America’s Cup – Rich Palmer – How to get an EC-12 Meter yacht
On the Cover: Mike Lesher’s F-16 Falcon, done in an immaculate gray camouflage scheme, climbs out from “Byron International” during the 1985 Jet Rally. Photography: Frank Fanelli.