25 Years Ago in MA:
November 1984

• The cover shows Lisa and Kris Kopski with three versions of Bob Kopski’s (their dad’s) RC electric-powered Spectra (plans set 457). It is unique in that the plans come with the same fuselage and three versions of the wing, so the model can be built for sport, aerobatics, or soaring. The Spectra uses six to eight cells and a 05-size motor.
 
• The Profile Dauntless SBD-3 (plans set 458) is this month’s CL building project by Gerry Deneau. The .15 engine-powered model has a 28.75-inch wingspan and makes a great beginner aircraft for the Navy Carrier event.
 
• John R. Walker brings us yesteryear’s Sky Pursuit (plans set 459), which Joe Ott designed. The little 23-inch-wingspan FF model flies as well as it did in 1932—and perhaps better, with today’s rubber.
 
• “The Fascinating World of Ornithopters” is Kenneth B. Johnson’s interesting article about flapping-wing aircraft that attempt to emulate birds in flight. Ken describes some of his experiences with these unique machines.
 
• “Help Someone Join the Fun” is an inspirational article by Joseph M. Nunes. In it, he describes how he has been working with young people in an attempt to lure them into the hobby we love.
 
• Electronics buffs will enjoy the article “Updating the Old Airtronics Frequency Scanner” by Eloy Marez. He explains how to change the circuits to handle all of the new frequencies.
 
• Bob and Dolly Wischer report on the Scale World Championships with words and many colorful pictures. Paris, France, was the site of this year’s contest. First place in RC was awarded to David Masterton of Australia. Vladimir Fedesov of Russia won the CL Scale class.
 
• The Flying Aces Nats was held in Utica, Michigan, and it attracted fliers from across the US and from Canada. Bill Warner captures this event in words and color. MA

—Rich LaGrange
AMA Librarian

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