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or (877) 652-5295.Scale Inspiration
The issue you’re holding or reading on screen is one we look forward
to all year because it includes our in-depth coverage of the Top Gun
Scale Invitational. This year marked the 31st anniversary of Frank
Tiano’s event, and it’s a testament to his vision and change that Top
Gun continues to attract the world’s best planes and pilots. Model
Airplane News is proud to have been a part of this prestigious event
since its inception. In this year’s expanded coverage, we get up close
and personal with even more planes and pilots, from the winners to the
details that set these scale machines apart. From World War I warbirds
to modern turbine jets, these planes are the ultimate in scale realism
and inspiration. After you’ve read this issue, set your online flight path
to ModelAirplaneNews.com for even more news and stories from this
celebration of scale excellence.BY DEBRA CLEGHORN | EXECUTIVE EDITOR
PREFLIGHTAt this year's Top Gun Scale Invitational, Tim Len and helper get his 1/5-scale A4 Skyhawk ready for
another fl ight in the Expert class.Th irteen-year-old competitor
Cody Hague and his dad, Mike,
prefl ight Cody’s Ju 87 Stu ka.
Cody placed 11th in Sport Prop class!Veteran Expert class competitor
David Wigley talks to the static
judges about his Westland Wyvern.6 ModelAirplaneNews.comPHOTOS BY DAVID HART