RCM&E - Vol. 69 No. 08 August 2026

Aug 2, 2026

August 2026 issue of RCM&E focused on radio control models and electronics, blending product highlights, build guidance, and operating ideas for scale and functional RC aircraft. Coverage includes a large Seagull Shock Cub bush plane build and flight report, retro and community flying events, CAD-based design for a DIY thermal soarer, and assembly and flight of a lightweight aerobat. Additional content addresses practical resin moulding for scale parts and features powered model and electronics promotions alongside an introductory editorial covering RC plans disrupted by extreme heat.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages116

Reading Time4 h 52 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Highlights in this issue

Build and flight reports

Retro and events

CAD and design

Kit reviews and practical workshops

FREE PRO-PLAN! SPERBER JUNIOR HANNA REITSCH’S VOL. 69 NO. 08 AUGUST 2026 [www.modelflying.co.uk](www.modelflying.co.uk) RADIO CONTROL MODELS AND ELECTRONICS SHOCK CUB SEAGULL’S BIG BUSH PLANE OTTO DESIGN & BUILD OF ADIY SAILPLANE POPULAR POPHAM FAVOURITES FROM THE BIG SPRING SHOW GIANT-SCALE PRESENCE. PRACTICAL 20cc VERSATILITY. |

Comes with an Avian 5065-450Kv brushless motor, 100A Smart ESC and six A6380 servos pre-installed.
Just add your own transmitter, receiver and battery. | |
HAN15040-ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY
Choose your preferred power system: 20cc petrol, equivalent glow or electric.
Add your own servos, transmitter and receiver. | | --- | --- | --- | CHOOSE YOUR VALIANT Distributed by Logic RC and available through all good model shops. SCAN FOR SPECS, VIDEOS & YOUR LOCAL STOCKIST It’s awesome! Tweaked the AS3X after the ﬁrst ﬂight and it transformed it into an animal. Love it!” Luke Oliver Az Aerosports Show Pilot Scale and functional LED navigation lights Durable and sturdy landing gear Lightweight, stiff and strong balsa/lite-ply airframe “ 12-18 Hartham Lane, Hertford, SG14 1QN 01992 558226 [mail@LogicRC.com](mail@LogicRC.com) performance EXPLORING THE STANDOUT FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF X WING FIGHTER X WING FIGHTER Formation Link Our X WING FIGHTER FPV aircraft is capable of detecting targets up to 350m away and tracking up to six nearby X WING FIGHTER simultaneously, with real-time position and altitude data. Based on LoRa radio broadcast technology, it supports formation flying, pursuit, and aerial combat maneuvers. Thanks to LoRa radio broadcast technology. Immersive Cockpit Control with Head-Tracking You can realistic cockpit instrumentation with a movable control stick and real-time attitude display that mirrors true flight dynamics. Head tracking moves your field of view as you turn your head, delivering animmersive FPV experience. Ultra-low-latency communication ensures every maneuver is precise and responsive. Aviation-Grade Navigation Lighting Navigation lights on the wingtips and tail flash in patterns matching full-scale jets—instantly recognizable at a glance. Paired with an X-shaped ambient light at the rear, they significantly improve visibility during night operations, making formation flying in low-light conditions easier, safer, and more immersive. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | AS-350 HELICOPTER
Scale AS-350 Swiss Rescue Helicopter: Authentic Alpine Legend Restored for RC Flight. Iconic Air Zermatt rescue livery, ultra-realistic body details, plus intelligent stable flight system. Carry the spirit of Swiss mountain rescue to your flying field. | | | |

NEW
Scale Helicopters : Engineering Perfection in Miniature
470 SIZE
Alpine Rescue Icon:
Scale AS-350 Faithful Replica

FLYWING [https://flywingrc.com](https://flywingrc.com)

Model Number : AS-350
Size : 100cm*26cm*18cm
Weight : 1150g
Battery Life Duration : 23min
Transmitter Distance : Approximately 800m
Functional Features : M10 GPS
Functional Features : One Key / Low Battery Return Functional Features : Three Speed Adjustment
Functional Features : Coordinated Turn
Functional Features : LED External Indicator Light

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Welcome Welcome to the August 2026 issue of RCM&E. I’m not often stuck for words, when writing that is, but I’m sitting in my home office pondering over how to begin this issue of the magazine. I’ve just returned to my desk after a short lunch break which is where I like to catch up with the latest lunchtime news. I say‘like’loosely as there’snot much to like about it these days, but especially not today asa good half of it was spent discussing the weather! You see, today is the first day of a two-day‘Extreme Heat’Red Weather Warning here in the UK, but I don’t need anyone telling me how hot it is, espec

FAQs

本期 RCM&E 主要涵盖哪些主题？

本期围绕无线电遥控模型与电子，包含产品与电子相关的宣传，同时提供多篇装机与飞行体验、设计思路以及实用制作内容。

《Welcome》里提到作者的写作与建模计划受什么影响？

作者提到极端高温天气导致计划中的模型活动受到影响，并且部分俱乐部活动被取消。

本期有哪些具体的内容或项目被重点介绍？

包括 Seagull Shock Cub 大型灌木机的建造与飞行报告、Retro Ramblings 的复古活动预告、CAD 设计 DIY 热力滑翔机，以及轻量级 Hacker Aerix F3P 飞行内容，同时还有使用树脂模具制作小零件的实用文章。

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