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      <title>1980 10 Aeromodeller Oct 1980 (thanks to jmk89)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:18:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Aeromodeller October 1980 (thanks to jmk89)
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Moonbeam 7 by John Kay
Glider RC

Flanders F3 by W.D. Binns
Power CO2 Semi Scale
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=3029

COVER 
CONTENTS Comment is the retirement of Martyn Cowley as Editor and his hopes for the future of the magazine 
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views. Obituaries on Eddie Cosh one of the original SMAE council members and Glen Sigafoose (Sig) in an air accident 
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events
MOONBEAM 7 by Kay - Build this 1800mm or 2400mm span Radio Control tailed glider from Plan No RC1398
PARNELL ELF; AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED #244 by Ogilvy - Parnell Elf.
Described in detail with 1/72nd drawings and pictures of the aircraft in flight
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Care of equipment servicing Servos and Ni Cad batteries 
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - Reporting on two Scale meetings and a contender for Control Line World Champion
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - More comment on the modelling scene with illustrations by Sherry 
FLANDERS F3 by Binns - Build this CO2 powered replica of the 1912 contender for service in the RFC foiled by the ban on monoplanes ! Free plan on pp 561 &amp; 562
CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Ten page report on the 1980 Control Line Championships in Poland All disciplines covered in text pictures and results tables
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Martin Dilly, Dave Hipperson - Four pages on Free Flight including a HLG glider from New Zealand and an Indoor model from the USA
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including a Caption contest 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 05 Aeromodeller May 1980 (thanks to jmk89)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:48:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Aeromodeller May 1980 (thanks to jmk89)
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Excelsus by Bryan Miller
Glider slope soarer RC
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=9261

COVER 
CONTENTS  Comment on SMAE expenditure
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views Notes that new Plans Handbooks are available 
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events
MINI GOODYEAR RACING by Walker - A sort item on this aspect of our sport including the Mini Goodyear Rules
FLYING HIGH by Ian Barrett - First glider flights : Test gliding trimming and tow line launching
FREE FLIGHT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The full programme for this major SMAE event
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Radio Control Slope Soaring explained Where and how 
EXCELSUS by Miller - Build this 1700mm span slope soarer for 2 channel radio from the free plans 
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Our scribe looks at the continuing battle to come to terms with the noise generated by model aircraft 
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - Review of all classes of Scale including Indoor and Peanut Some results and pictures 
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Dave Hipperson - Four pages of Free Flight matters covering a wide spectrum With reports pictures and reduced Scale drawings 
FROM THE HANDLE by Smith, Dave Clarkson - Combat and Racing addressed this month with information on foam wings Results tables and pictures 
TRADE FAIRS A round up from the Fairs at Earls Court and Nurnberg in pictures (** Note spelling in centrefold is TRADFAIRS**)
ENGINE TEST REVIEW by Peter Chinn - Testing the Testor 8000 and the Cox Black Widow 049
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including the Caption contest 
ADVERTISING 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>Aeromodeller January 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:48:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[14 -= Heard at the Hangar Doors
15 - Letters
15 - What's Happening
16 - Curtis Kittyhawk III - J Coker
[available from Outerzone - https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=14596 ]
19 - CO2 It's a gas - Part 8 - I Peacock
22 - Flying High - I Barrett
26 - R/C Sport Flyer - C Pinchbeck
29 - Sister Kate - AJ Crisp
30 - 1979 World Free Flight Championships
40 - Topical Twists
41 - From the Handle - P Smith, D Clarkson
44 - Scale Matters - A Callaghan
45 - Trade Topics
48 - Club News]]></description>
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      <title>1980 12 (*see description) Aeromodeller Dec 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
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The credits for this issue have been lost but are assumed to belong to Hip Pocket Aeronautics Plans Gallery, user &quot;Aeronorm&quot;. Anyone who can provide information on this matter can contact &quot;Anonymus member from the past&quot; in https://hpa.aeromodelling.gr/

Aeromodeller December 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Unlimited by Ron Smith
CL Combat (revisited)
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=9684

Mojo by R. Preston
Rubber Duration Sport
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2670

Siebel SI 201 by Jack Hadley
Power Profile Sport 020

Mojo Full Size Page Added by R. Preston
Rubber Duration Sport

Siebel SI 201 Full Size Added by Jack Hadley
Power Profile Sport 020

COVER 
CONTENTS Comment on 50th anniversary of the Model Engineer exhibition
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS Comment includes paragraph on Radio Control Frequencies for model aircraft and boats
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
UNLIMITED by John Stroud - First published thirty years ago this simple low cost model is as relevant today as it was then. For 1.5cc diesel power.
ZLIN 50L; AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED #245 Zlin 50L.
Single seat Czech aerobatic machine described in detail with good pictures for reference 
NAVY CARRIER FLYING by Perry - The late Stan Perry outlines the technique of this specialist but fascinating control line class 
AERO ACES Various reports involving Junior modellers 
MOJO by Preston - A sporty 26in span flyer for Rubber power from the free plan in this issue
SIEBEL SI 201 by Headley - A profile Free Flight sportster for the Cox Pee Wee 020 Build from the free plan in this issue
SCALE MATTERS by Clutton - A round up from the Flying Aces Nationals in Ohio USA showing a wide variety of models 
ENGINE NEWS by Peter Chinn - A wide ranging look at a variety of engines A 200 mph OS speed motor and a home made 1.5cc feature Plus a source of spares for Amco engines!!
FROM THE HANDLE by Dave Clarkson - Round up from the Control Line scene including Racing by Clarkson and Combat by Smith The Dutch Combat event at Amerongen is reported on 
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - More cynical revelations from our scribe illustrated as always by Sherry 
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Concluding the Kit reviews started last month. Careful to state that no recommendation as to the most suitable this is left to the individual 
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Martin Dilly, Mike Woodhouse - Reports from Yugoslavia with pictures and results plus a feature on Timer hooks by Dilly 
CLUB NEWS Three pages of news from the Clubs with a Caption competition
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SHOP GUIDE Three pages of where to buy your modelling needs]]></description>
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      <title>1980 11 (*see description) Aeromodeller Nov 1980</title>
      <link>https://hpa.aeromodelling.gr/plans/details.php?image_id=259</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:47:08 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller November 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Humming Bird (union page) by Son  Yihou
Rubber Helicopter

Vickers Vildebeest by Charles Newman
Rubber scale
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=5804

CONTENTS Comment is on the Aeromodeller Plans Service and its advantages 
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views 
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events
BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Eight page report on all classes flying in the Nationals at Barkston Heath Pictures and results tables 
FLYING HIGH (AERO ACES) by Ian Barrett - Adjusting and trimming for safe flight
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Dave Hipperson - Two pages on Free Flight with reduced plan for Norman Marcus' 1980 Open Rubber model
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Our scribe snipes at model club Officials this month in a light hearted way 
HUMMING BIRD by Son Yihou - A twin rotor Rubber powered helicopter from China built from the free plan on pp 614 &amp; 615 
VINTAGE RALLY by Russell - Report on the Vintage Rally at Old Warden covering all classes of models With pictures and results 
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Survey of Radio Control Trainer kit models for power and glider flying 
VICKERS VILDEBEEST by Newman - For Free Flight Rubber enthusiasts here is an unusual subject with a really good performance Build from Plan No FSR 1400
ENGINE TEST REVIEW by Peter Chinn - Testing the ME Heron 1cc diesel and the Cox TD 049 8cc glow plug 
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news with Caption competition
SHOP GUIDE Three pages of where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 09 (*see description) Aeromodeller Sep 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller September 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Clap Trap by Chris Pinn
CL Stunt Trainer

Swift by Ian Dowsett
Power CO2 Sport

CONTENTS Comment has favourable feedback on World Control Line Championships in Poland
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views Radio Control Licences revoked Also ** Indices for 1979 a five page comprehensive index is available for 50p plus p &amp; p Indices are available back to 1970** 
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
CLAPTRAP by Pinn - Build this 950mm span profile Control Line novice stunter for 2.5cc to 3.5cc motors Plan No 1397
ALL SCALE DAYS Pictorial report of the Old Warden event on June 21st and 22nd
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Light hearted comment on the present scene 
INDOOR WORLD CHAMPS by Bailey - Report from the event at West Baden USA Three pages with pictures and results tables 
FLYING HIGH by Ian Barrett - This month looks at engine powered models with construction details
ACE LETTERS Page for Juniors to exchange views 
SWIFT by Dowsett - Build this Nationals winning CO2 design by the expert in the field From the free plan on pp 504 505 (if you can decipher it)
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - How to repair the inevitable crash damage 
FROM THE HANDLE by Dave Clarkson - Four pages on a variety of subjects plus results and pictures from the Rallies
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - A round up of Scale flying models with interesting pictures !
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Bailey Hipperson - News from indoor and out plus Dilly from Holland Results and pictures 
TRADE TOPICS New items in the shops Kits engines etc 
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including a Caption contest 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 08 (*see description) Aeromodeller Aug 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:46:59 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller August 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Lil Quickie by Bob Walker
CL Goodyear

COVER 
CONTENTS Comment praises Epping Forest Council for their stand in making model flying areas available 
 HANGAR DOORS News and Views
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
FLEXI WING CANARDS PT LL  by Brooks - Concluding this account of the development of these unique flying machines with plans and construction techniques Plan No U 1396
STAMPE SV 4B &amp; C; AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED #243 by A.A.P. Lloyd - The full size Stampe SV 4B &amp; C described with illustrations and plans for a solid Scale model 
FREE FLIGHT NATIONALS Six page report on the meeting at Barkston Heath Gives full results with pictures and tables
LIL QUICKIE by Walker - Build this 510mm span Mini Goodyear racer for 1.5cc engines from the free plan on pp 488 489
BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPS 1980 Don't miss the Nationals Details how to get to both venues with Contest calendars
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Simple contests to sharpen up your Radio Control flying skills
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Having a go at CB Radio this month !
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - Round up of outstanding models and investigating techniques
ENGINE NEWS by Peter Chinn - A look at the new and the old A plea for AMCO 3.5 spares for a reader 
FROM THE HANDLE by Dave Clarkson, Alison - Tuned exhaust systems for speed flying by Clarkson and an aerobatic review by Alison
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including a Caption contest 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 07 Aeromodeller Jul 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:42:52 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller July 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Tough Nut by John Stroud
750mm CL Stunt 1.5 cc
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=9178

Night Owl by Jim Moseley
1500mm Glider Sport
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2341

COVER by Admin - 
CONTENTS Comment concerned about the intrusion of CB Radio 
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
FLEXI WING CANARDS PT L  by Brooks - A fascinating account on the development of these unusual flying machines 
FLYING HIGH by Ian Barrett - Pre flight preparations and first test flights
ACE LETTERS The Junior page with their letters and tips 
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Topical comment on the aeromodelling scene 
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - How to fly simple aerobatics and the Safety Code
TOUGH NUT by John Stroud - Build this simple 750mm stunter for 1 to 1.5cc engines from the free plan 
NIGHT OWL by Moseley - Build this 1500mm span glider from the free plan 
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - Covers the Indoor Scale Nationals and the Control Line Scale meeting at Upwood With pictures and results tables 
FROM THE HANDLE by Smith, Dave Clarkson - Updating combat rules and possible rule changes for FAI Racing by Clarkson with results and pictures The preferred engines are discussed 
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Martin Dilly - Four pages of news and results from the rallies with pictures 
ENGINE TEST REVIEW by Peter Chinn - Tests of the DC Quickstart &quot;Wasp&quot; glow plug and the DC Quickstart &quot;Spitfire&quot; diesel 
BOOK REVIEW Looking at new books on the shelves 
TRADE TOPICS What's new in the trade ? Authentic aircraft colours from Gloy kits and CO2 products
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including a Caption contest 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 06 Aeromodeller Jun 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:42:46 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller June 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

BAM Swallow II by Bill Dennis
Power scale version

BAM Swallow II by Colin Essex
CL scale version

Owl Racer by Bob Walker
CL Goodyear

COVER by Admin - 
CONTENTS Comment on flying sites and the difficulty of securing them
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views 
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
BAM SWALLOW by Essex Dennis - Build this 1325mm span Scale model for either Control Line with 2.5 to 3.5cc engines or Free Flight with 5 to 8cc engines Plan No FSP 560
BAM SWALLOW LL; AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED #242 by Dennis - BAM Swallow ll described in detail with excellent pictures and a 1/72nd drawing of this original ultra light from Germany (Klemm L25)
FLYING HIGH by Ian Barrett - Starting into the mysteries of Rubber powered models Construction propellers and Rubber motors 
ACE LETTERS Letters from Junior modellers and an invitation to join Aero Aces this off shoot for Junior model flyers 
OWL RACER by Walker - A 400mm span mini Goodyear racer for 1 to 1.5cc engines to build from the free plans on pp330.331
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - Light hearted comment on the aeromodelling scene 
FROM THE HANDLE by Alison - A treatise on the Aerobatic schedule by this acknowledged expert Pictures of beautifully built aerobatic model shown before covering 
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Radio Control Gliding Towline Bungee and Power Assist thermal soaring 
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Martin Dilly, Dave Hipperson - On technical innovations for Free Flight and Rubber Results of competitions with pictures 
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - This month on Rubber Scale with the Open Rubber Scale Rules for information 
ENGINE NEWS by Peter Chinn - Review of new engines including the &quot;ultimate&quot; in model engines the OS FT 120 &quot;Gemini&quot; Twin 20cc and weighing 34oz 
TRADE TOPICS What's new in the trade ? DPR Models Glue and Fuel 
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including a Caption contest 
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWOP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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      <title>1980 04 Aeromodeller Apr 1980</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:27:25 GMT</pubDate>
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Aeromodeller April 1980
PLANS IN THIS ISSUE: 

Great Lakes by Claus Maikis
CL Stunt Profile Biplane

Sprite by Richard Preston
470mm Rubber Sport Low Wing

COVER by Admin - 
CONTENTS Comment on Junior events and facilities at Barkston Heath
HEARD AT THE HANGAR DOORS News and Views Sale &amp; Swap facility deemed failure !
LETTERS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Your views and forthcoming events 
PROFILE BIPES by Claus Maikis - Have fun with these profile Scale stunters Great Lakes biplane
FLYING HIGH by Ian Barrett - Fitting simple auto rudders and dethermalisers 
SPARTAN ARROW; AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED #241 Spartan Arrow.
Biplane design of 1928 described with 1/72nd drawings 
RC SPORT FLYER by Chris Pinchbeck - Pre flight checks leading to your first Radio Control flight
SPRITE by Preston - Build this 470mm low wing sport model for Rubber power from the free plan on pp 210-211
F1C TECHNICALITIES A look at F1C to see how the experts in this field build and equip their models Reduced Scale drawings of top models
SCALE MATTERS by Alan Callaghan - An abbreviated look at the Scale scene
FREE FLIGHT SCENE by Martin Dilly - A look at accessories available making a foam wing and competition results with pictures 
TRADE TOPICS Kits and engines available 
TOPICAL TWISTS by Pylonius - More from Pylonius' vitriolic pen Illustrated as always by Sherry 
FROM THE HANDLE by Alison - Mainly concerned with Control Line Aerobatics with useful tips on weight boxes by Pokorny
CLUB NEWS Four pages of Club news including the Caption contest (Winner got free Aeromodeller subscription for a year)
SHOP GUIDE Four pages on where to buy your modelling needs
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale and Wanted
SALE AND SWAP SHOP Free ads for items under &quot;a tenner&quot;]]></description>
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