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March 2013 Vol. 118 No. 3/867


Features


18 Retro RC Sinbad The Sailor by Jim Wiggin An FMProduct Review: Modern design meets retro charm


26 Flyzone Calypso by Larry Kruse An FMProduct Review: Smooth sailing in a complete package


32 Sequencing with the DX18 by Stephane Marleau Perform multiple tasks at the flip of a switch


42 OKA-11 Baka Bomb by Dick Sarpolus Something other than your typical warbird electric sport plane 26 32


50 E-flite UMX Sbach 342 3D by Daniel Walton An FMProduct Review: Big aerobatic performance in a small package


58 Sal Taibi Memorial Event by Roger Willis and Clint Brooks What better way to remember a legend than to host a fly-in


60 Heli-Max SQ1 by Eric Boehm An FMProduct Review: Heli-Max enters the micro quad market


Columns


24 Two wings are better than one Small Talk by Pat Tritle


30 Fiberglass short kits for common plans Fan Facts by Greg Moore


38 WWI micro R/C projects Electric Flight by Stew Meyers


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40 It has been a great flight F/F Sport by Larry Kruse


46 Reports from the field Old Timer Topics by Mike Myers


48 Building a better flight pack mount Project Pattern Redux by Dave Lockhart


56 Reviving an old airframe C/L Stunt by Allen Brickhaus


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Departments 4 Editorial


6 Flying Report 16 Air Mail


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On the Cover: Looking for something different to fly? Dick Sarplus has designed a simple to construct and inexpen- sive warbird that will impress you with its performance. See more about this unique electric model starting on page 42. Photo: Dick Sarpolus


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64 Classifieds/Ad Index 65 Dealer Directory


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