RCM&E - April 2019

PLAN FEATURES - WEEKEND WREN - Inspired by the evergreen Zaunkonig, Ton van Munsteren brings the classic mini-bipe kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with a handful of design changes and an electric conversion. SUZY QUE - Where pedigree in a retro aerobat is concerned, they don't get much better than a Ken Binks plan. Shaun Garrity introduces a classic ‘60s slope soarer that, even today, gives a very good account of itself and DAS UGLY GLIDER - Shaun Garrity scribbles a brief introduction to help you on your way with Jack Headley's Blohm & Voss BV40 attack glider. REVIEW - RADIOLINK T8FB - On the face of it RadioLink's T8FB budget transmitter looks entirely unremarkable. Dig a little deeper and what you actually find is a very neat box of tricks. Graham Ashby zooms in. RADIO ROUND-UP - Mid-range radios occupy the heartland for most model flyers and, as such, this is where most of us spend our money, but were you aware of the huge choice? REVIEW - RC-D100 V2 - Chargers! Who needs ‘em? …Well, actually, we all do, so if your current unit is showing its age it might be time to chop it in for a younger model. Fortunately, Frank Skilbeck has just the thing. 10 TYPICAL MISTAKES…That all newbies make. David Ashby investigates. REVIEW - PEPPER - It's fair to say that Aero-Naut kits, with their superb instruction manuals, wonderful wood selection and beautifully produced parts, are up there with the best of them. Expect a glowing review of the company's new warmline