2006 June | Sport Aviator

Name the Plane: June, 2006

WHAT AIRPLANE IS THIS?

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Great Planes Curtis P-6E Hawk ARF

Movies Added! – Here is a good looking, giant biplane that any newer pilot can enjoy. Performance and looks combined with ARF construction. Learn how to mount a cowling, align twin wings, tune individual elevator halves and other complex building techniques that can be used on any airplane. This 122-photo article can be found “On The Flight Line”.

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Indoor Electric Festival

Indoor Electric RC model airplane Festival

February 11-12 in Champaign, Illinois, was the opportunity to experience an indoor flying event hosted by the largest hobby distributor in the country: Great Planes Model Distributors (Hobbico).

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Road to the Nationals 2006

Red & yellow Aviation Extra 300 aerobatic RC model airplane taking off

Anyone no matter what his or her skill level or interest can enjoy coming to the AMA Nationals. The goal of this article is identical to that of the Nats; it’s all about having fun and sharing the experience. Learning something along the way is a bonus, and bringing home the memories of the people is what’s great about this event and competition as a whole.

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SKS R/C Flight School Video

A new how-to video from SKS/Propwash Productions features expert pilot, builder and instructor, Dave Patrick, showing how to build, check over and fly the Alpha 60 Basic Trainer. There is a lot of information here, including field etiquette, supplies, radio information and setup. Learn about it in Sport Aviator’s Baggage Compartment.

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Cox EP-380 ARF

Cox has been making great model aircraft for more than 60 years. But this is their first large electric sport trainer. Bob Aberle, Sport Aviator’s electric airplane genius, builds and flies this new airplane from an old, respected model aircraft company. Join Bob and the Cox EP-380 “On The Flight Line”

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