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Even for the experienced RC pilot, a twin-engine airplane can seem intimidating to either build or fly. Back in the day, you would run the fuel lines, constantly calibrate the power to ensure it was balanced, then start two engines by hand. Today’s e

EMAIL ENTRIES TO: MAN@AIRAGE.COM PILOT PROJECT OF THE MONTH Jeff Fassbinder Chino Hills, California Jeff built this rarely modeled Convair F-106 using Dan Savage’s enlarged and modified plans (AirAgeStore.com no. K1110A). It’s constructed of glassed

I’ve long heard of Jersey Modeler (JerseyModeler.com) fueling jugs but never had the pleasure of owning one. I recently purchased a turbine helicopter that came with a fueling adapter from Jersey Modeler, so I felt it was time to take the plunge and

Over fifty years ago, both the One Eighth Air Force and the Scale Squadron of Southern California began a tradition of hosting a spring Warbirds & Classics event for scale aircraft. Although these original fun scale fly-ins ushered in the era of scal

On the market since 1977, this all-wood RC kit has been upgraded with laser-cut parts and can be built as a tail-dragger or with tricycle landing gear. It is advertised as tough; the fuselage is all plywood and basswood, and the wing is rubber banded

Now that you’ve discovered that you enjoy flying RC model airplanes and have joined an RC club, you’ve probably learned there is another aspect to this hobby: wood kit building! Like thousands of other RC pilots, you most likely entered the sport wit

This kit is a modern-day interpretation of a classic RC trainer of the Carl Goldberg Models Falcon 56. Thousands of RCers learned to fly using this shoulder wing trainer in the ’70s. Some notable features of this kit include Interlocking Construction

Since Old School Model Works is a relatively new wood kit supplier, their instructions tend to recommend electric powerplants in addition to glow power. For those pilots transitioning from ready-to-fly electric planes, this makes them more user-frien

This large model features tricycle landing gear for easy takeoffs and uses the ever popular .40 size glow engine or electric equivalent. The instructions for this wood kit are comprised of four separate manuals! So you are getting a complete course o

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Hardcore RC airplane enthusiasts that have both the funds and the land might want to consider having their very own flying field—a dream come true for many pilots! This runway material is made of a woven fabric that is highly durable with high water-

As the summer heats up, let’s talk about density altitude. When we fly in high-temperature, high-humidity conditions, we effectively increase the altitude of runway elevations, and with that our stall speeds increase. All of a sudden that ever so dif

This aircraft, an XFly Model and Banana Hobby collaboration, is one we can all get excited about! It is the Rockwell B1-B Lancer nicknamed “The Bone.” The model is intended for intermediate to advanced builders and pilots. When you open the box the B

Some of the most iconic and exciting aircraft in aviation history have more than one engine. Here, we showcase some of our favorite scale models that offer performance and value for a wide range of RC pilots and builders. Because two engines are more

CLASSIC MAN There’s just something special about twin-engine airplanes. Whenever a twin shows up at the flying field, most modelers stop what they’re doing and go over to check it out. Maybe it’s the sound of the engines as they sync into and out of

While flying a giant-scale Top Flite P-47 ARF, one gear door section tore off on a very fast fly-by and luckily was found by a club member. The door needs to be repaired, but it’s as much work to try to repair this one (and be reliable) as to make a

Flying an aircraft upside down can be challenging. Typically, this is because you need to push on the elevator stick and apply down-elevator to maintain altitude, which may seem odd at first. Depending on the bank angle that is established at the sta

I’ve used wing bags for years but one of the best investments I made for my first full-composite jet, the Rebel Hot, was a full fuselage and tail bag set. I’ll admit that I’m a klutz and sometimes I can’t walk through the house or simply put a jet in