Airwaves

Model Airplane News, Jul 2001

The plans we publish come from contributors or are drawn especially for the column, but these drawings aren't sold in a larger format. "Scale Aircraft Drawings"WW I (Vol. 1) and WW II (Vol. 2)-might be of use to you. They include several scale drawings from Wylam and Nye. Alternatively, call Air Age mail-order service at (800) 537-5874 and ask whether a specific scale drawing is available. GY

WW I ARF MODELS

I was wondering whether you are going to review the new Global ARF Fokker DVII. I have been into RC since I took a build-and-fly class last year at Capstone Hobbies in Westerville, OH, with Mike Barbee. It was a wonderful experience. Capstone put together a fine program to get newcomers into the hobby successfully, and local club fliers are always willing to help, too. I haven't had much time to learn how to fly (only two flights so far), but I feel that this will be a lifelong hobby. I think that I am going to be more of a flier than a builder, though.

My favorite aircraft designs are WW I fighters. After reading Chris Chianelli's article on the Global ARF Blue Max, I decided to get one and transfer the radio and engine (O.S. .46 FX) from my trainer. I think this will spark my interest to get out to the flying field more often. I am afraid to fly my trainer because if I crash it, I will need to invest even more time in it before I can fly it again. With an ARF, I can just order another piece or keep extras on hand. I would eventually like to make the Global ARF Fokker D-VII my second plane and go 4-stroke (or maybe even electric), and who knows where from there? I applaud Global for making affordable WW I ARFs.

TIMOTHY LINARD Columbus, OH

You're in luck, Timothy; a review of the Fokker D-VII is already in progress. If this model flies half as well as it looks, it's sure to be a winner. We'll keep you posted. CC