Radio Control Rotor World  |  97
Reviews
12 Align M424 Quadcopter
Full test of Align’s fi rst entry into the growing quad and multi-rotor model market
20 RealFlight 7
As flight sims get even more realistic, we test out one of the best new pilot training aids
32 JR three-bladed head
With FBL systems set to be allowed in F3C competition the three-bladed head may offer extra stability
44 Stingray 500
We test this fully aerobatic quadcopter developed by one of the best helicopter pilots in the world
52 Blade Nano CPX brushless
Can you improve an already near perfect micro heli? Jamie Cole fits the new brushless motor conversion to fi nd out
60 JS Model K6 TT
It may not yet be available in the UK, but the new Kung Fu 6 TT certainly offers something different
Features
10 Competition
Here’s your chance to win another great prize, this month the brand new Align M424 Quadcopter
24 Heavy Ultra-Lifter Crane
In a world fi rst, the HeliGraphix team use their specially developed HULC models to live a human in the air
40 Back to Basics
As we reach the end of the series, part seven covers the complete setup of the fl ybarless control system
49 Team talk
This month it’s time to meet the small but very important
team from Horizon Hobby
56
Hughes 500 conversion
Carsten Wagner fi ts a five-bladed rotor-head and Hughes 500 fuselage to his T-Rex 500 with interesting results
66
TSA 600E 6S Vs 12S setup
Raquel Bellot explains the real world performance difference between a 6S and 12S setup
Regulars
04
Word of mouth
The editor discusses the latest model helicopter goings on
08
Straight up
The latest news from the world of R/C model helicopters
18 Cutting edge
The latest and greatest new products releases
38 Through the lens
One of our favourite shots from this month’s collection
70 Coming up
70 Next issue
72 UK buyers guide & classifi eds
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Radio Control Rotor World 97.