RCM&E Magazine May 2019 Retour à l'édition précédente

PLAN FEATURES - REVOLVER II - In days of old R/C autogyros had a habit of being a bit hit ‘n’ miss. Fortunately, thanks in no small part to Richard Harris and his numerous successful single rotor designs, times have changed. Stand by for another whirly winner from Mr Gyronut himself and GASSER - Ken Willard's design helped pave the way for today's 225mph modern pylon racers, and with a decent aerobatic performance to boot – Shaun Garrity banks and yanks... Sedately! REVIEW - HAPPY T - Sporting a veneered foam wing, sheet tail surfaces and a glass fibre fuselage, Sunshine Modell's classically-styled aerobat would definitely have been labelled a quick-build kit back in the day. Not so now! Marco Penk takes the plunge and discovers an easy assembly and a remarkably well-mannered model. RADIO ROUND-UP - In this final résumé of radio systems David Ashby examines the choice that's available to those who demand the best and are quite prepared to pay for the privilege. BUCKER JUNGMANN - Oozing ‘30s charm yet possessing all the purposeful, workmanlike qualities of an aeroplane with an agenda, the Bu 131 is an understandably popular subject among modellers. Alex Whittaker catches up with a corker and much more!