Small-Field Flying

Guillow's celebrates its 100th anniversary, providing balsa model kits for generations. Enjoy ideal winter flying conditions while building nostalgic models. Notable modelers share their creations, including Gary Brown's Spitfire and Jeff Fozard's Ercoupe.

Small-Field Flying

In "Learn to Walk Before You Fly," Pat Tritle advises newcomers to modeling to start with simple projects to build skills gradually. He recommends beginning with basic kits, such as Guillow’s Simple Build n’ Fly Series Fly Boy, and emphasizes the importance of understanding plans and instructions. As skills develop, modelers can progress to more complex kits from companies like Stevens AeroModel and Brodak Manufacturing. Tritle shares sanding techniques and encourages a step-by-step approach to building, asserting that the satisfaction of flying a self-built model is unparalleled.

Nothing flies quite like one - 2010/08

IF THERE IS one aircraft that has come to represent all of the early
lightplanes, it has to be the Piper Cub. Designed in 1937, the J-3 Cub
was essentially an upgrade of the J-2, and it underwent a number of
changes and improvements throughout the years.
by entering a shallow dive to build speed and
flopping over the top in the typical “Cubstyle”
teardrop shape. What this design won’t
do is fly as if it’s a small model. Enjoy!