RCM&E

Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors.

Welcome

SWITCH ON • Our latest round up of model flying news and miscellany

WINGTIP WAFTERS • Mike Freeman investigates the wingtip thrusters fitted to the Elster Jet display models

SPORTIX 1.1m • We test the BNF version of E-flite’s attractive mid-winger, designated as a perfect ‘next step after a trainer’ and an everyday aerobat for more experienced pilots

PETROL POWER • Neil Hall gets swayed by a second-hand bargain model and petrol engine in the swap meet at a famous model show

Pilots’ Pictorial • Get your planes in print! Get in touch… kevin.crozier@kelsey.co.uk

SCALE SOARING ON WHITE SHEET HILL • A break in spring’s foul flying weather sees Chris Williams and his scale gliding chums gather on top of Wiltshire’s fabulous slope soaring venue

3D PRINTED PARTS • Homemade 3D printed parts for R/C models are becoming increasingly popular. Kev Scott describes the ones he uses on his own design foam board aircraft

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Counterpoint • A selection of new gadgets, kits and bits for you to buy

BELL 412 • Last year we tested a Fly Wing JetRanger, one of a new breed of GPS model helicopters, but wished for more heli-like turns in forward flight. Does the Bell 412, with its new ACE control system, get us back in the groove?

FASZINATION MODELLBAU • Thorsten Häs reports from Friedrichshafen in late 2025 to cover one of Germany’s last big model shows of the year

CLOUDED PERCEPTION • Dave Goodenough heads for the hills for his local PSS event – and comes straight back down again…

CARTOON MUSTANG • John Stennard’s indoor column this month starts with a chunky warbird. But a soccer drone may just take a sneaky corner and score a goal!

All Write • Have your say in RCM&E’s monthly chat room

Going Places • Diary dates for the coming season

Marketplace • Sell off your unwanted airframes and engines or maybe buy a few new ones

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