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Phoenix Model 1:4-3/4 Westland Lysander Gas/EP ARF
Competent Giant Scale pilots looking for a big airplane that makes a statement will find this model to be a great offering!

RC Jets: Jordan Hall’s stunning Skymaster Lockheed T-33
Meet the woman who built this award-winning model as her first scale jet project and learn more about the aircraft!

Flite Fest West
The first Flite Fest West took place this year in Vallejo CA. Read about the well-attended event, and see what it’s all about with video coverage of the event that inspired it—Flite Fest East in Malvern OH!
Horizon Hobby E-flite Commander MPD 1.4M BNF Basic
Inspired by a variety of full-scale and model aircraft, the Commander isn’t “just another average foamie.” Watch video at www.ModelAviation.com and in the digital edition.
Horizon Hobby E-flite Opterra 2M Wing BNF Basic with AS3X
This flying wing provides a great way to learn about flying fixed-wing FPV as well as a camera platform to satisfy all of your aerial photography desires.
Freewing Yak-130 Super Scale Ultra Performance 8S 90mm EDF Jet
With outstanding scale aesthetics, rich acoustics, and realistic flight characteristics, this Mitten hits all the high notes right out of the box!
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In the August issue of Model Aviation, Jon Barnes reviewed Horizon Hobby E-flite Valiant 1.3m BNF Basic. Here’s what a couple of our readers had to say about this versatile, easy-to-fly sport model!
James Howe: I have flown a lot of RC planes in the five years I’ve been flying. I must say that the Valiant is one of the best planes I have flown.
James Martin: Flies like a dream!



