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Beginners
	Basics Of Radio Control Airplanes (A11091) Randolph. Using plenty of photos and clear easy-to-read text, the author lays the foundation for understanding what’s needed, how it’s used, and what works in radio control. 82 pgs.; Sftbd. - $15.95
	Building & Flying Control Line Model Aircraft (C00058) Dick Sarpolus. There are hundreds of photos, illustrations, how-tos, helpful tips and short cuts in this book for the control line enthusiast. Softbound, 64 pages. $7.95
Choppers
	Flying Model Helicopters (A11109) Dave Day. A step-by-step guide, from preliminary exercises to advanced aerobatics and more. It also provides informative comments on typical models, their requirements, and set up. Illustrated. Softbound, 191 pages. $13.95
	Radio Control Helicopters (A11105) Nick Papillon. Everything you need to know about choosing, building, and flying a radio controlled helicopter. Illustrated. Softbound, 170 pages. $20.95
Electrics
	Fly Electric (11098) Dave Chinnery. A contemporary reference source, for both novice and expert, in choosing, building, and flying all types of electric powered radio control aircraft. Illustrated. Softbound, 154 pgs. $11.95
	GETTING STARTED IN BACKYARD FLYING (11840) Aberle. A comprehensive guide for small electric R/C aircraft ranging from park and backyard flyers to tiny indoor crafts. Loaded with color photos and diagrams. 128 pgs.; Softbound $24.95
Freeflight
	Flying Models — Rubber, Co2, Electric & Micro Radio Control (A11530) Ross. The companion to Don Ross’s popular Model Airplanes opens the world of electric power, CO2, micro R/C and compressed air to the beginner and expert. 240 pgs.; Sftbd. - $19.95
	Rubber Powered Model Airplanes (A11043) Ross. Everything you need to know for successfully building or flying almost any kind of rubber powered model airplane. One of the best books available. Well illustrated with appendix. 168 pgs.; Sftbd. - $14.95
	Indoor Flying Models (A11820) Gitlow Author is a balsa guru & knows all the ins & outs of flying all types of free flight models indoors. Learn about every aspect of these aerial gems, from building, flying, competition, design as well as techniques. $22.00
	Scale Aircraft For Free Flight (A11106) Eric Coates, Vic Smeed. An edited version of a series of articles, written by the late Eric Coates, offering advice on the choice of model prototype, construction, covering, finishing, detailing, and more. Illustrated. Softbound, 126 pages. $7.95
Hannan's Runway
	GBs & Gee Bees (A11780) Hannan. This book is dedicated to racers, the Gordon Bennett races of the early 1900s and the ubiquitous Granville Gee Bees. Has Peanut plans and 3-views plus articles on the early races. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $11.95
	Model Builders And Their Models (A11782) Bill Hannan. A compilation of model aviation with the accent on the contributions of well-known modelers who have passed away. Softbound, 34 pages. $14.95
	Models & Methods (A11781) Hannan. contains plans for a diverse selection of models as well as articles that detail their construction. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $11.95
	Models & Modelers, Vol.1 (A11760) Hannan. This is the first salute to modelers and their models around the world. Also has an assortment of plans and 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $11.95
	Models & Modelers, Vol.2 (A11761) Hannan. Here’s the second salute to international modeling and the modelers. This one has quite a few plans, as well some 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $11.95
	Peanuts & Pistachios, Vol.5 (A11754) Hannan. Neat, brief how-tos in #5, as well as a Lacey Peanut and a Kinner Canary plan. Lots of 3-views as well, like the Botali PAMA. 18 pgs.; Sftbd. - $11.95
	Peanuts & Pistachios, Vol.6 (A11755) Hannan. Extra pages in #6 to fit all the articles, four model plans, and the usual 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. $11.95
	Plans & 3-Views, Vol.1 (A11770) Hannan. In this first of the series there are nine 3-views, and also eight Peanut and Pistachio plans. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $10.95
	Plans & 3-Views, Vol.2 (A11771) Hannan. In the second of the series there are only two 3-views, plus four plans, two for autogyros including the sport Georgyro. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. - $10.95
Harry Higley Series
	All About Engines (A15808) Higley. An expanded book with an extreme amount of practical information of just about everything to do with model engines, be they four-stroke, two stroke, glow, or diesel. 124 pgs.; Sftbd. - $23.95
	Arfing - Volume 1 (A15811) Higley. If you love flying or want to learn how without a lot of building this is the book for you. Easy to understand and well illustrated with plenty of photos. 113 pgs.; Sftbd. - $21.95
	Entering Electrics (A15801) Harry Higley. A comprehensive book on all aspects of electric flight for models. Thirteen chapters go through all the basics. Over 500 photos. Softbound, 97 pages. $17.95
	Foaming Around (A15814) Harry Higley. Methods and tips for working with all the different foams currently being used in light electric models of all kinds, scale and/or aerobatic. Softbound, 100 pages. $25.95
	Getting Airborne Vol.1 (A15802) Higley. Thirteen chapters covering the absolute fundamentals from flying to radios to equipment installation. Focuses most on so-called ARF kits. 370 photographs. 89 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	Getting Airborne Vol.2 (A15803) Higley. This second book focuses on the fundamentals of building, maintaining, and repairing models. It fills in all the gaps left by Volume I. Includes over 800 photos. 173 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	Harry’s Notebook (A15813) Higley. Rather than dealing with a single topic like the other books in Higley series, this one is a loose collection of techniques on a variety of subjects. It brings the accumulated knowledge and expertise of decades of model building to things like smoke systems, hinging, landing gear, wiring, cowling and engine, canopies, and other topics a modeler deals with so many times. Each is dealt with in a full chapter that has loads of illustrative pictures. The book is 114 pages and a gold mine of varied how-tos. It will help any builder, beginner or veteran. 114 Pages - $26.95
	Master Modelling (A15807) Higley. Here are all the tips and techniques you need to make your models look like those of the pros. An invaluable reference with plenty of photos, details and data. 84 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	There Are No Secrets (A15805) Higley. This is a comprehensive and easy to read book about model finishing techniques with tips on everything from paints to iron-on coverings. 313 photos help show the way. 90 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	Tom’s Techniques (A15806) Ingram & Higley. Every last detail about how to do an iron-on covering. Includes photos to take you step-by-step through all the phases. 56 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	RADIO PROGRAMMING FUTABA’S 9CA (A15815) Higley. An extremely in-depth and detailed guide to understanding the programming process of Futaba’s popular 9CA radio platform. Removes all of the mystery associated with computer radios. 89 pgs.; Sftbd. $26.95 .95
Powerplants
	Prop Talk (A11710) Brooks. This book examines many of the factors affecting props, and provides the elementary math equations to solve some of the common problems. Includes a nomogragh calculator. 96 pgs.; Sftbd. - $19.95
	2-Stroke Glow Engines For R/C Aircraft (A11009) Gierke. An invaluable guide to understanding the basic theory of engine operation. Illustrations. 175 pgs.; Sftbd. - $19.95
	2-STROKE GLOW ENGINES VOL. 2, POWER: BEYOND THE BASICS (A11841) Gierke. Everything you ever wanted to know about running and maintaining 2-stroke glow engines, including their history. Full of color pictures. 145 pgs.; Sftbd. $24.95
Soaring
	Basics Of Radio Control Sail Planes (A11078) Gornick. This book is a good overview for those who want to get acquainted with R/C soaring. Deals with slope, thermal and aerobatics. Illustrated. 76 pgs.; Sftbd. - $12.95
	Gliding With Radio Control (A11112) Martin Simons. A simple guide to R/C glider flying that will help the beginner avoid those early frustrating errors. Learn all the basics, from choosing your first model to flying loops. Illustrated. Softbound, 122 pages. $7.95
	Radio Control Gliders (A11114) George Stringwell. This book explains the full scope of radio control soaring from unpowered scale models to competitive thermal soaring. An invaluable reference source for any glider enthusiast. Illustrated. Softbound, 149 pages. $18.95
	Old Buzzard’s Soaring Book (A11560) Thornburg. The author passes on every flying tip that he has learned from R/C glider experts on both sides of the Atlantic. Over 100 ideas to help you soar longer and higher. 154 pgs.; Sftbd. - $16.95
	Soartech #8, Airfoils At Low Speed (A11501) Selig, Donovan, Fraser. All the airfoils and plots that came from the three author’s landmark wind tunnel research project are in this book. A book for the serious soaring pilot only. 398 pgs.; Sftbd. - $20.00
	Soartech #9 (A11500) ed. Stokely. A collection of six papers on R/C soaring topics. Subjects include wind tunnels, longitudinal stability, flying wings, wing loading, paper airplanes, and sheeting. 126 pgs.; Sftbd. - $10.00
	Soartech #10 (A11502) ed. Stokely. Twelve soaring related topics are covered in this latest in the series. From all-molded fiberglass sailplane construction, to stability and control calculations, to computer programs for structural design of a wing, to wing load computation and more. 226 pgs.; Sftbd. - $16.00
	Summary Of Low-Speed Airfoil Data, Vol.#1 (A11503) Selig, Guglielmo, Broeren, Giguere. This is only the first in what should be a series of volumes that document the ongoing low Reynolds number airfoil tests at the University of Illinois. 292 pgs.; Sftbnd. - $25.00
	Summary Of Low-Speed Airfoil Data, Vol.#2 (A11504) Selig. After three years of effort that was generously and widely supported by the hobby’s soaring community, Michael Selig, et. al. plus SoarTech have published Vol.#2. 292 pgs.; Sftbd. - $25.00
	Summary Of Low-Speed Airfoil Data, Vol.#3 (A11505) Selig. The third in a series documenting the ongoing work of the University of Illinois’ airfoil tests for low-speed aircraft, particularly R/C model airplanes. It provides a wider application on UAV’s, low-speed propellers, and wind turbines. 417 pgs.; Sftbd. - $41.00
Tips & Techniques
	Gas Engines Giant Planes (A11872) Don and Judy Apostolico. For those looking for a practical handbook about large models and their powerplants, this book has loads of great information. Softbound, 128 pgs. $12.95
	Getting Started In R/C Airplanes (A11102) Gerry Yarrish. Written specifically for the novice who wants to learn how to build and fly model airplanes quickly and successfully. Illustrated. Softbound, 120 pgs. $19.95
	Model Aircraft Aerodynamics (A11007) Martin Simons. The fourth edition has been almost completely revised and redesigned, as well as new material added. Softbound, 344 pgs. $19.95
	Model Airplane Building (A11108) Peter Holland. Construction tips and methods for anyone wanting to know the hows and whys of building model aircraft of almost any type. Illustrated. Softbound, 215 pgs. $13.95
	Model Flight (A11107) Martin Simons. A simplified explanation of the basic aerodynamic factors affecting radio controlled flying models. Illustrated. Softbound, 140 pgs. $8.95
	Proficient Flying (A11871) Wayne Apostolico. For those who are tired of just yanking and banking around the sky, this book will help them gain, new, higher levels of proficiency. Softbound, 144 pgs. $13.95
	R/C Airplane Building Techniques (A11047) Randy Randolph. Using the magazine illustration format that he conceived, Randolph details a battery of skills and techniques to make the complete modeler. Softbound, 146 pgs. $17.95
	R/C Airplane Finishing & Detailing (A11101) From the Publishers of Model Airplane News. Lots of good, concise techniques in a compendium of articles to make your model airplane look the best it can be. Softbound, 146 pgs. $19.95
	Radio Control Sports Aircraft (A11110) Alex Weiss. A lifetime of radio modeling experience in one straightforward volume. The text covers everything from simple modifications to the creation of unique designs. Illustrated. Softbound, 176 pgs. $12.95
	Radio Foam Modelling (A11054) David Thomas. This extensively revised edition quickly takes the foam building newcomer from novice to expert level in choosing materials, tools, glues and much more. Illustrated. Softbound, 190 pgs. $11.95
	Take Off (A11111) Alex Weiss. A complete and comprehensive guide to R/C model aircraft written for both the beginner and the experienced modeller. Full of useful information on materials and construction techniques. Illustrated. Softbound, 247 pgs. $20.95
	Covering R/C Airplanes (A11006) Stilley. Faye Stilley’s exact techniques for making an ordinary covering job an award-winning show stopper. Well illustrated. 53 pgs.; Sftbnd. -$17.95
	Customizing R/C Airplanes (A11002) Stilley. Not only novice modelers, but advanced scratch-builders, will benefit from the unique ideas and building methods presented in this unusual book. 165 pgs; Sftbd. - $19.95
	Crosswind Flying (A11870) Don and Judy Apostolico. When the wind blows this book will offer the techniques for dealing with adverse conditions and flying precisely in them. Softbound, 88 pgs. $9.95
	R/C Airplane Building Techniques (A11047) Randolph. Using the magazine illustration format that he conceived, Randolph details a battery of skills and techniques to make the complete modeller. 146 pgs.; Sftbd. - $17.95
	R/C Airplane Finishing & Detailing (A11101) Lots of good, concise techniques in a compendium of articles to make your model airplane look the best it can be. 146 pgs.; Sftbd. - $19.95
	R/C Pilot’s Handbook (A11004) Packed with carefully distilled flying tips and advice from a host of R/C flying pros, that includes the basic to most complex maneuvers. There is something here for every R/C flier, whatever your skill level may be. 193 pgs.; Sftbd. - $19.95
	Scratch-Building R/C Airplanes (A11093) Uravitch. To help those who want to build that unique plane for which there’s no kit, the author details the process of how to build from just a set of plans. Geared for non-technical people. Illustrations. 66 pgs.; Sftbd. - $15.95
	Building with Foam (A11815) Sparks This book explains the techniques, tools, & construction of planes made entirely of foam in all sizes. All the information is covered thoroughly & is loaded with excellent illustrations. $ 16.95
	BUILDING AND FLYING INDOOR MODEL AIRPLANES (A11890) Williams. Ultra complete guide to indoor duration F/F. Complete with illustrations, pictures and a few full-size plans. 271 pgs.; Sftbd. $24.95
Scale
	HOWARD’S GOLDEN AGE (A11020) Art Hall. Ben Howard dabbled in both air racing and general aviation. This is his story. 161 pgs.; Sftbd $26.95
	FAIRCHILD’S GOLDEN AGE (A11030) Alan Able. This documents the rise of Fairchild aircraft and some of their most well-known designs. 138 pgs.; Sftbd $26.95
	Aeronca’s Golden Age (A11025) Alan Able, Drina Welch Able & Paul Matt. From its beginning to its closure in 1951, a history in photos, text and 3-views of its planes. Softbound, 146 pages. $24.95
	Bellanca’s Golden Age (A11026) Alan Able, Drina Welch Able & Paul Matt. Text, photos, and line drawings detail the history of this Italian planemaker and his elegant aircraft. Softbound, 126 pages. $24.95
	Cessna’s Golden Age (A11023) Alan Able, Drina Welch Able & Paul Matt. Here’s Cessna’s story of its civil and military aircraft from its beginning up until the Cessna 170 in the 1950s. Softbound,90 pages. $22.95
	Luscombe’s Golden Age (A11027) John C. Swick. Replete with text, photos, and 3-views, this documents all the Luscombe aircraft models. Softbound, 298 pages. $29.95
	Piper’s Golden Age (A11024) Alan Able, Drina Welch Able & Paul Matt. From the Taylor planes up to PA-18 Super Cruiser, the story in pictures and photos of these historic aircraft. Softbound, 94 pages. $22.95
	Of Wings And Things (A11029) Peter M. Bowers. Snapshots in text and pictures of aircraft from all eras and categories of aviation. Softbound, 372 pages. $29.95
	Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawings, Vol.1 (A11018) Matt. First of the two volumes that contains Matt’s drawings from A to G. Over 100 Illustrations. 80 pgs.; Sftbd. - $24.95
	Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawings, Vol.2 (A11019) Matt. This second volume continues Matt’s excellent 3-views from H to W. Over 100 Illustrations. 80 pgs.; Sftbd. - $24.95
	Talking to the World from Pan Am's Clippers (#C00091) by FRO Francis Allen Chapman Flight Radio Officer Frank Chapman tells what it was like in the early days of commercial aviation when flying boats ruled the air. Many illustrations. 128 pages, softcover - $21.95
	Wings (A17375) Meyer/Yeager. If you enjoy stunning photography of America’s modern military aircraft, this large format book is a necessity. 144 pgs.; Hdbd - $29.95
	World’s Great Military Helicopters (A15152) The development of the helicopter as an effective war machine has revolutionized land, sea, and air warfare. This book examines in detail 18 of the most important, most capable, and most numerous choppers in service today. Illustrations and photos, cutaway diagrams, and important performance data included. 223 pgs.; Hdbd. - $19.98