Bonus Content April 2023

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As seen in the April 2023 issue of Model Aviation.

 

The 2023 FAI F3C/N World Championships—Mark Your Calendars!

The FAI F3C/N World Championships for Model Helicopters will be held at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, for the 2023 competition. The event’s dates are August 2-9, 2023, with an opening ceremony on August 2 and a closing ceremony on the August 9. For more information, visit www.modelaircraft.org/fai—it’s an event that you won’t want to miss!

 

HC-TR Göppinger Minimoa 1936: Two Reviews by Fitz Walker

 

 

Web: Fitz Walker, a frequent contributor to Model Aviation, has prepared two reviews of the HC-TR Göpplinger Gö 3 Minimoa 1936 glider: one written and one video. With a 112-inch wingspan, this Hobby Club aircraft is one that shouldn’t be overlooked! To view Fitz’s video review, watch the video above. To read his written review, see page 40 of this issue.

 

Vale Fox: A Historical Review of Fox Engines by Bill Mohrbacher

out of this world

Web: Bill Mohrbacher wrote an in-depth review of Fox Engines, a company that was once crucial to hobbyists around the nation. From the highly-desired .59 Longshaft to the world’s first .40 cid engines, Bill covers it all in his article. For a trip down memory lane, or to simply learn about part of model aviation’s history, visit Bill’s article at www.modelaviation.com/valefox.

Bryan Miller: "I used Fox engines for years, even when not a popular choice with other fliers, they always served me well…he was a great name in the model airplane hobby and is sorely missed."

C6 Aviation: "I’ve got a couple in my stash and both run amazingly well… Lovely engines, Duke really knew what he was doing!"

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