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December 2012 Vol. 117 No. 12/864
Features
18 2012 FAC Nats by Glen Simpers and Tom Nallen II Both young and old descend on the hills of Geneseo, NY
28 Great Planes Phazer by Don Belfort An FMProduct Review: Stunning performance with a sport EDF
34 J-3 Kitten by Pat Tritle 28 A modern ultralight makes for a perfect micro R/C model
44 AirBorne Models Fw 190A by Frank Granelli An FMProduct Review: .46 size “Butcher Bird” sport scale ARF
50 Spektrum DX18 by Frank Fanelli An FMProduct Review: A “pro” radio loaded with features
Columns
26 Using light to lighten up a Pattern ship R/C Aerobatics by Dave Lockhart
32 Builders have been busy F/F Sport by Larry Kruse
40 Learning the basics of C/L Combat C/L Combat by Phil Cartier
42 Understanding new electric equipment for C/L C/L Stunt by Allen Brickhaus
48 Updates from electric events Electric Flight by Don Belfort
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56 Getting ready for the building season Small Talk by Pat Tritle
58 Further development of early R/C control Vintage R/C by Bob Noll
60 The year in review Fan Facts by Greg Moore
Departments 4 Editorial
6 Flying Report 16 Air Mail
17 Barnstormers
64 Classifieds/Ad Index 65 Dealer Directory
On the Cover: Tom Hallman launches his 20-inch Mureaux Fighterinto clear and calm skies in Geneseo, New York for the 2012 FAC Nats. Glen Simpers and Tom Nallen II, assist- ed by the photography of Don DeLoach, cover this fantastic event starting on page 18. Photo: Don DeLoach
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