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THE TRUE STORY ABOUT


FAMOUS FLYING BOATS by Francis Allan Chapman


Inverza 62 ARF from Hangar 9


The Hangar 9® Inverza™ 62 ARF airplane is based on the Inverza dream project lead by full-scale aircraft builder Kevin Kimball. Although yet to be built, its announcement has turned the aerobatic community on its ear for its unique blend of style and performance. As a tribute to that bold vision, the Inverza 62 has been designed to deliver an R/C performance revolution with a design that offers a refined blend of precision and hardcore 3D agility. Its two-piece wing connects with a sturdy aluminum wing tube and the ailerons and elevators feature pre- fitted hinges so you can get flying faster. The oversized hatch features a tinted canopy, scale instrument detail and an ideal location for the 30–33%


scale pilot figure of your choice. Other great features include factory painted aluminum landing gear, plus a factory painted fiberglass cowl and matching wheel pants. Covered in genuine UltraCote®, its balsa/balsa-plywood structure is strong and light, while the original Mirco Pecorari design scheme offers stunning looks, incredible ground presence and high visibility in the air.


There were few if any commercial airports when Pan Am sprouted its wings. Flying boats permitted Pan Am to fly to any city boasting marine air facillities which Pan Am often created. From tiny Sikorsky S-38s to large Martin Clippers, Pan Am paved the way for safe world wide flying. Then came the big land planes, Constellations and DC7s, followed by even larger jets. Packed with great photographs this memoir by Francis Allan Chapman provides a glimpse from inside the cockpit at a most interesting time in aviation history.


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Computer Cut Foam Wing Includes SLC Covering


AREA- 520 sq.in. SPAN- 52 in.


WEIGHT- 17 oz. airframe user-supplied, motor, tank, wheels


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The Hangar 9 Inverza 62 clearly reflects what has been missing from the world of giant-scale freestyle and precision aerobatics and has all the makings of becoming the next influential design of the scale aerobatics interest. But if you want to add the ultimate in reliability in addition to great handling, match your airplane with the Evolution® 62GXi 62cc gas engine with SureFire™ electronic fuel-injection technology. The result is a level unprecedented performance, the likes of which the 50–60cc class aerobatic category has never seen. So if you want to make a bold impression at your next 3D fun-fly or scale-aerobatics contest, pack the Hangar 9 Inverza 62 and be part of the next aerobatics revolution. SPECIFICATIONS:


Wing span: 88.0 inches (223.5 cm) Wing loading: 24.5 ounces/square foot Wing area: 1600 square inches (103.0 sq dm) Overall length: 85.0 inches (215 cm) Flying weight: 17 pounds (7.7 Kg) Engine size: 2-stroke gas/petrol: 60cc


The Hangar 9 Inverza 62 ARF (HAN5195) will be available soon for $749.99.


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Laser Cut Parts


Easy to Build Flys Great


Primary Stunt Trainer $69.95 Available $139.95


Custom ARF


CoreHouse “Build-It” Guarantee If the wing cores are damaged during construction return them to us and we will replace them free of charge - no charge, no shipping, just new cores!


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FEBRUARY 2014


PAN AM’S


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