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In Depth
CYNDHI BERWYN - FROM THE AIR FORCE TO FLYING A HOSPITAL
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How to Weather BAD WEATHER
It’s Best Done by the Book
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HORTEN HX-2 UPDATE
The striking Horten HX-2 flying wing that was unveiled in Friedrichshafen, Germany, in April 2018 has completed the initial stages of its flight testing and continues to progress through ground-vibration and flutter testing at Horten headquarters near Eisenach.
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CONSERVATION FROM ABOVE
FLYING WITH LIGHTHAWK
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BAR HARBOR, MAINE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22
Whether you’re flying to the Maine coastline to add your name to the list of the 3 million annual visitors to Acacia National Park or to try to decide which restaurants really are the 10 best for lobster in the region, you might come face to face with the RNAV (GPS) Runway 22 for an approach into Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB).
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NO RUSH
TAKE TWO SECONDS TO SAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE
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THE BLUE MAX 2020 - CELEBRATING WW I AVIATION
Each year at the end of January, the annual Blue Max event is held at Sanford Aero Modelers RC Club field in Sanford, Florida. This year, the gathering ran from January 24 through 26. Now in its eleventh year, this is one of the events everyone looks forward to; not just because of the laid-back atmosphere and great camaraderie, but also because the weather is always beautiful at this time of year in Florida. For 2020, with temperatures in the 70s, Mother Nature did not disappoint.
THE BEST PRODUCTS WE'VE TRIED AND TESTED THIS YEAR
Each year, the Model Airplane News editors collaborate to select the products and models of the past year that deserve special recognition. We have the enviable job of trying out an amazing array of airplanes and drones and a plethora of related accessories and products from the RC hobby, and each year dozens of products are reviewed on the pages of our magazine. We evaluate design, construction, and—most of all—performance. So after much thought, consideration, and debate, here are this year’s winners.
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Makeover Magic
Bringing your ARF to life
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AVIATION'S LIVING HISTORY
The museums and tours that are keeping warbirds alive and aloft!
THE ROAD TO TOP GUN
A sneak peek at some of 2020’s impressive competitors
![Hangar 9/Horizon - Hobby-KI-43 OSCAR 50-60CC ARF](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3317/408220/5e7d8b37750f8/crp_Hangar-9Horizon-Hobby-KI-43-OSCAR50-60CCARF.jpg)
Hangar 9/Horizon - Hobby-KI-43 OSCAR 50-60CC ARF
A giant-scale warbird with the manners of a well-behaved sport plane
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MASTER THE CROSSWIND LANDING
Best practices and advice for dealing with wind
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Gas Engine Setup
Installation tips to keep your powerplant happy
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RC GOES HOLLYWOOD
The Long Island Skyhawks fly for “The Lafayette Escadrille”
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FUNCTIONAL SCALE RIGGING
Wires, struts, and attachment points explained
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TrakPower TK955 Digital Soldering Station
A do-it-all soldering station
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FIRST FLIGHT SUCCESS
Expert tips make it easy to earn your RC wings
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ELECTRIC JETS JOIN TOP GUN
Foamies Get Famous!
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DREMEL LITE
Affordable precision from a new cordless rotary tool
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34TH ANNUAL LONDON BRIDGE SEAPLANE CLASSIC
A premier floatplane event
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MONSTER WACO YMF-5
Dave Collis’s 40%-scale classic biplane
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VQ Warbirds-RARE BEAR
Sporty Reno Racing superstar
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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
Pro tips for the first time e-jet pilot
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WINTER FLYING
A cure for the wintertime blues
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Sneak Peek: DJI Mavic Mini The everyday flying camera
When it comes to the world of aerial selfies and personal drones, size is not always relevant to performance. You can now open up your sky with the new, compact yet powerful Mavic Mini. The perfect companion to your creativity, the Mavic Mini captures moments in a way that effortlessly elevates the ordinary. Together with the easy-to-use DJI Fly app, you’ll be able to enjoy a simplified flight experience with a point-of-view simplicity beyond any other combination.
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MODELING TIPS FROM THE WORKSHOP
Easy warbird repair tips and tricks
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KingTech - TURBINE K45 G3
The ideal engine for 10- to 12-pound jets
![E-flite/Horizon Hobby F-16 FALCON 64 MM](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3317/421338/5e79b5f0396be/crp_E-fliteHorizon-Hobby-F-16-FALCON-64-MM.jpg)
E-flite/Horizon Hobby F-16 FALCON 64 MM
Great flying electric model of a world-renowned jet!
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Du-Bro Snowbird Skis
Up here in Canada, we get our fair share of Old Man Winter, so if you’re not out flying in the snow then you are certainly cheating yourself out of some prime air time. I tested the Du-Bro Snowbird Skis on my old standby fun-fly competition model, Turnbuckle. It’s powered by an O.S. FX .40 2-stroke using a moose can muffler. The oversized ailerons and big tail feathers of this design ensure maximized fun while you’re playing all those crazy competition games.