18 Features
18 Canova PC-140 by Laddie Mikulasko An odd Italian job that builds into a fun scale electric
26 Tactic TTX650 by Jim Wiggin An FMProduct Review: Tactic enters the computer radio market
34 Retro RC Winder, Stooge & Glue Caddies by Frank Fanelli An FMProduct Review: Some neat, wood freeflight and R/C accessories
40 Top Gun 2013 by Rob Caso For 25 years this invitational scale event has been top dog
52 ParkZone P-47D Thunderbolt by Frank Fanelli An FMProduct Review: A small warbird with many scale extras
June 2013 Vol. 118 No. 6/870
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Columns
24 Building “Reesian” structures F/F Sport by Dave Mitchell
32 Flying a good contest C/L Combat by Phil Cartier
38 Tips on canopies C/L Stunt by Allen Brickhaus
46 Jet events in Europe are a lot like those in the U.S. Fan Facts by Greg Moore
48 Wheel pants and installation techniques Project Pattern Redux by Dave Lockhart
50 The swinging 1970s Vintage Views by Bob Noll
56 News from Toledo Electric Flight by Don Belfort
58 Variety is the spice of life Small Talk by Pat Tritle
Departments 4 Editorial
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On the Cover: Dave Wigley’s scratchbuilt 85-pound Beaufightertakes off for another amazing, scale-like flight at the 25th annual Top Gun Invitational Scale event. Rob Caso, with camera in hand, gives us a report on this world class event starting on page 40.
Photo: Rob Caso
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6 Flying Report 16 Air Mail
17 Barnstormers
64 Classifieds/Ad Index 65 Dealer Directory
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