Flying Models Magazine

05/25/2019

Memorial Day 2019 - Special Discounts on Plans and Accessories

Greetings,

I want to thank all of you for your support over the last few years, and so am offering up two discount codes valid for all sales this weekend, through Tuesday, May 28. You can see our listings at https://store.flying-models.com.

Entering discount code "G1550" at checkout will save you 15% on orders over $50, while "MEM19" will provide free shipping on orders over $100. You can't use them both at the same time, but play with the shopping cart, and perhaps the 15% code will save you more than the free shipping.

All plans are shipped rolled via priority mail within the domestic US, and are folded for international orders. Also note that unless you prefer Priority, I will ship all back issues via media mail and refund the excess charges once they are on the way.

In addition to the Flying Models plans, we are also offering plans for Gary Webb's popular easy-building RC sailboat designs, Ivan Pettigrew's larger standoff scale electric models, as well as Larry Sweat's gorgeous Boeing 314. Additional information can be found in the individual listings. We have several new products that we believe are quite exciting, with more to come over the next few weeks.

Please distribute to anyone you think might be interested, and as always, please do let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Thayer

Flying Models Plans

05/18/2015

We had another great few days at Joe Nall this year. Two of the highlights were seeing David Payne flying Chuck Gratner's new Riley Model B and Dan Landis doing the first flight honors with Zeke Brubaker's prototype Boeing 314 flying boat.

05/13/2015

Flying Models is on the road again!

Recently acquired by Flying Aces Press, LLC. Flying Models magazine will be back in print soon. Toward that end, publisher Thayer Syme is on the way to South Carolina to cover Joe Nall. Check back to see the action and excitement as it happens. And be sure to say hi if you see him on the flight line!!

08/22/2014

It is with regret that Carstens Publicatons, Inc. will be closing permanently at close of business on Friday, August 22, 2014. Carstens Publications, Inc. has been a leading publisher of leading hobby magazines for over 50 years. Unfortunately the current economic climate has placed us in this position. Discussion is continuing with several parties who expressed desire to take on the continuance of the magazines. At this point there is still hope that all three titles will remain in existence. But I can offer no guarantees. We thank you for your patronage over the years, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.
--Henry R. Carstens, President
Carstens Publications, Inc.

08/21/2014

Carstens Publications has announced that negotiations are taking place with several companies regarding the future publishing of Railfan & Railroad, Railroad Model Craftsman, and Flying Models magazines. All involved ask for your patience at this time.

08/11/2014

Older Gentle Lady kits were die-cut. Now these kits have been upgraded to laser cut. Perhaps it is time for you to pick up a new Gentle Lady and build along side Jim?

08/08/2014

Coming this October to Lakeland, Florida!

08/06/2014

Work on the Carl Goldberg Gentle Lady wing has started. Have you tried Hobbico's Builder's Triangle set? This set is ideal for getting the ribs on the Gentle Lady upright and perfect. Check out these valuable tools at: http://www.hobbico.com/tools/hcar0480.html

08/04/2014

The horizontal and vertical stabilizers, elevator and rudder are finished and sanded down nice and smooth. Jim is working on the wing now, stay tuned to see his updates as the Gentle Lady goes from box to flying field.

08/01/2014

In just two weeks, Flying Models magazine will help host this all electric fly-in within the heart of Illinois. Associate Editor, Jim Wiggin, created this event for those who like to not only fly electric but enjoy building their models. Want to join in the fun? Check out http://www.rcflightdeck.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=3653 to sign up for three great days of flying in the Heartland.

07/30/2014

The build has started on Jim Wiggin's Carl Goldberg by Great Planes Gentle Lady sailplane. The horizontal and vertical stabilizers are strong yet light thanks to the truss style construction. Stay tuned for more updates on this build.

07/28/2014

Here is a closer look at what is in the Carl Goldberg Gentle Lady. No more die-cuts, this lady is laser cut. How many of our fans have built this classic sailplane design? We want to hear your stories!

07/28/2014

Who says building is just a winter activity? Associate Editor, Jim Wiggin has himself a new project in the show from the folks at Hobbico. Stay tuned as Jim will post progress pictures of this classic design from Carl Goldberg.

07/09/2014

JUNE 2014: Turning from base onto final, the Multiplex Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter eases in for another perfect landing. Thayer Syme reviews this fun, utilitarian, sport scale model, starting on page 34. For 60 years, modelers from throughout the United States and Canada have attended the Toledo Weak Signals show to see what’s new and display their latest models. Witness these incredible models in the 2014 static contest through the lens of Greg Cardillo’s in this eight-page feature. In a special first of two part article, Wallace Louie introduces us to his original A-10 Thunderbolt II, uniquely designed for a single, small and economical JetCat P-60 turbine. The popularity of quadcopters is on the rise and this month Thayer reviews the Heli-Max 230Si quad, while Jim Wiggin looks at the Estes Proto X. Jim Vigani reviews the new E-flite Extra 330SC BP 3D and enjoys some unlimited aerobatics and 3D flying. All of these great articles, plus your favorite columns, are in the June issue of FLYING MODELS. www.flying-models.com

06/18/2014

Look what we found in the warehouse! Not many left, stock up on your back issues today!

Build up your aviation library with Flying Models! Each back issue is $5.95 plus shipping.

06/12/2014

Any helicopter pilots in our ranks?

Last-chance qualifier Damian Przystal, of Chicago, is one of the three helicopter pilots who qualified for the Extreme Flight Championships today. Read about this up-and-coming pilot in a future issue of Model Aviation.