Top Gun
The 2001 Top Gun Invitational, held April 25-29 in West Palm Beach, featured 66 entries from multiple countries, amidst challenging weather and field conditions. Notable aircraft included an F-18 and Anthony Greco's 156-inch Sikorsky S-39B. The event introduced a Scale Helicopters category, won by Peter Wales' Aerospatiale Lama. Terry Nitsch won the Expert class with a Rafale B.01. The event will move to a new location next year due to field ownership changes.
RC Scale
The article discusses the Dutch scale modeling group Phantasy in Blue, their projects for KLM and the RNLAF, and the growing interest in indoor RC scale modeling.
RC Scale
The 2000 RC Scale National Championships in Muncie, IN featured 76 entries across various classes, promoting both competition and camaraderie among modelers.
RC Scale
In July, Stan Alexander discusses building Scale models, comparing scratch-building to using plans. He details modifications on a PT-19, battery management with the Einstein XL, and highlights the importance of scale pilots. He also shares resources for plans, like Jerry Bates' Hellcat.
Why Not Model ... Lockheed Shooting Star
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, the first US production jet, served in WWII and the Korean War, notable for its speed and versatility in combat.
