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The DH Canada Dash 8 – Models under the Microscope

by John Hill  – May 1987 John Hill of Leeds completed and successfully flew his De Havilland Canada Dash 8 – a twin engined propliner – a few months ago.  In a recent letter, he gave the following information :- “The Nimrod PSS design inspired me to have a go, mainly because of the construction…

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Models Under the Microscope The M.Y.A. 4 ‘Bison’

by Simon Cocker – May 1987 Simon Cocker’s M.Y.A. ‘Bison’ is a model of the Russian 4 jet reconnaissance aircraft.  Like John Hill’s Dash 8, it is most impressive in flight.  Span is 92″, length is 80″, AUW is 6.5lbs.  Controls are Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons and Flaps.  Simon sent in a few extra constructional details…

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