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i Fliers, many times a newcomer to the hobby approaches you for help in getting started with their new model. Most of us have expe-


rienced that request. Please remember to re- view the safety concerns related to Li-Po battery usage and the potential hazards of an armed electric power system with them as you begin their flight training. This is the annual call for E-fly dates,


which you would like to have listed in the column. Please send to the address on the column header. Reader project pictures are always welcome so please feel free to send some in.


Reader Write Tim Corwin is back with a beauty his dad


Bud designed in 1963, the Humdinger. Flight characteristics are gentle with its 45- inch span. Powered by a HiMaxx 2808 out- runner spinning an 11–7 on a 3S 2300 Li-Po pack. Tim has plans and cowls available for the Humdinger and he can be contacted at 419-884-0021 or www.thebucketseat.com for details.


JR Indoor The 8th Annual JR Indoor Electric Festi-


val at Four Seasons Golf Dome in Columbus, Ohio was the place to be for indoor action. Terry Nitsch was the CD. The dome is one of the nicest indoor venues with fewer breezes than most indoor sites. Combine that with Spektrum Lake, plenty of e-ven- dors, low cost lodging across the street and food on site. You are guaranteed a great weekend of indoor flying fun. Sadly this year I was not able to attend


the JR Indoor. Those who saw me at NEAT were aware of the back problems I was hav- ing. The Wednesday before JR I underwent back surgery. I even wore my 75th Anniver- sary shirt from the AMA and had a copy of FMin hand to get me the okay from my doc- tor to make the meet.


PHOTO: TIM CORWIN


Tim Corwin’s dad, Bud, is pictured with his ’60s designed Humdinger. Originally designed for gas it is now powered with a HiMaxx 2808 outrunner on an 11–7 prop.


Luckily my flying buddies who attended


were able to take some pictures and tell some stories of the fun and action. A big thanks to Jim Ryan, Tim Wolff, Pete Foss and Lue Vanover for their efforts! All my buddies were super impressed with


the new Park Zone, www.horizonhobby.com, UMX Series consisting of the 3D Beast, Hy- pertaxi and their favorite Gee Bee, all equipped with AS3X technology which helps smooth out the flight without taking away any control from the pilot. This allows the pilot to enjoy the flying experience at a dif- ferent level!


You may have seen some of Peter Sripol’s


past creations in this column from aircraft carriers to V/STOL aircraft. This year Peter had a flying aircraft carrier based on a quad- copter design. His V44 tilt prop made from 3 and 6mm Depron® had a great transition from hover to level fight and back via a tog- gle switch. Pete Foss pitted next to Micro Maestro Joe Malinchak and told me after seeing all Joe’s planes fly so well he is ready to take on a super micro model himself. Tim reported that his small high discharge


rate Thunder Power RC www.thunderpower rc.com 1- and 2-cell packs out perform and


by don belfort You can reach Don Belfortat 8250 Twin Cove Court, West Chester, Ohio 45069


PHOTO: JIM RYAN


Park Zone’s new UMX Series with AS3X technology allows the Gee Beeto fly as if on rails (above left). Demo flights really impressed all in attendance. Peter


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PHOTO: PETE FOSS


Sripol’s creations (above right) are sure to get some attention. Note the screens over the props of his flying aircraft carrier.


FEBRUARY 2012


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