What do you think guys? After a little editing I think I would fit right in at MAN???:

When I got news that I would be reviewing ARF model XYZ, for my employer-publisher of what is really nothing more than a large monthly sales brochure with glossy pictures that we call Model Airplane News, I was excited, as any modeler would be. So without delay, let's get to it!

Model XYZ arrived at my door in a box measuring 16x48x12. All the parts were neatly packaged in the usual individual bags and taped to the box. I inventoried all the parts and they were all accounted for. The covering was nicely and professionally applied yet I noted some bubbles so I removed them with my heat gun. Gosh, getting a good covering job on an airplane couldn't be easier!

I read through the directions to get an idea of what was ahead. I began by installing the servos and linkages in the wings then glued them together with some 30-minute epoxy from Great Planes. (I used Great Planes epoxy but please don't think I wrote that here just because that company is in bed with my advertiser-employer..err..I mean “Publisher”).

With the wing placed aside setting up to cure, I began on the fuselage. Lucky me, the blind nuts were already installed in the firewall. I was glad the maker of this model XYZ installed these blind nuts for me; I can't think of one modeler that likes that task! I measured for the proper engine-firewall distance as provided in the directions and proceeded to install the engine. Don't forget the use of thread lock here! (use any brand thread lock you want, we don't get paid to recommend any particular brand just yet)

The rest of the fuse assembly went quickly and I used the included hardware. The hardware is not bullet proof, yet for a simple sport flyer like me that doesn't do anything too crazy with the Tx box, it was more than adequate. With the plane finished and looking good on my workbench I gave it and the instructions one last "once over" to make sure I hadn't missed anything! I was happy to find I hadn't missed a thing!

Saturday morning came and I was greeted with warm balmy weather with no wind so I wasted no time to bring new ARF model XYZ out to the local flying field. I had our highly paid professional photographer along and instructed him to make the model and me look good! Making the model look good required no tricks I can assure you!

I fueled her up and checked the radio range. With all systems “go” and the trusty new OS power plant running like a top (yes OS does pay us the big bucks to say that) I lined her up for the runway. With only mildly shaking knees, I smoothly advanced the throttle. After 50 feet she lifted gracefully into the sky. Yes, I knew I liked this model right away! After only a few clicks of trim needed, I coaxed her into some slow rolls and gentle loops. I performed a few stalls at altitude and they were cake to recover from. I usually use the words “stall” and “tip stall” interchangeably only because none of us at the “magazine” have any idea what the difference between them is. Back to the flying now, she flew nice and smooth and landings were a cinch. I noted no bad flying tendencies, which was a relief. Afterall, what more could you ask from a model airplane!

Yes fellow modelers, after this thorough, detailed and exhaustive build and flight advertisement…err..I mean “ARF flight report column”, I can heartily recommend model XYZ to you. It looks great, attracts a lot of attention at the field, and will make you a better pilot than you thought possible. (well at least appear better)

PS – If the following gets through the “editors/advertisers” I have a tip for you: If you would like to learn any info about any model you are considering to add to your stable, check out RCUnicerse on the world wide web. The info on that website is worth about 10000 times anything written in my “magazine"!