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In the article, the author discusses the developments in the flying of Giant Scale radio control (RC) aircraft, particularly the Kitchener-Waterloo Flying Dutchmen annual event that was held in Eastern Canada in 2012.

The author presents a personal narrative of his experiences of participating in flying events in Canada and the U.S. during summer of 2012 which included the International Miniature Aircraft Association Rally of the Giants on June 21-24.

The article discusses ways in which flyers of Giant Scale model airplanes can control the noise of their aircraft, which include the use of canister mufflers, the insertion of so-called stingers into a stock muffler, and fabricating one's own aftermarket modifications to a noisy stock muffler.

The article reports on developments related to radio controlled (RC) aircraft model flying as of May 2012. The author reminds flyers to install necessary features in RC models, including the remote engine kill switch and charged batteries. He states that radio systems in the 21st century have better functions and more enhanced capabilities, including three dimensional maneuvers. He reports that the year's International Miniature Aircraft Association event will be held in New York.

The article shares insights for airplane model enthusiasts on flying a Giant Scale aircraft. It notes the importance of wearing protective eyewear and a safe starting glove to flip the aircraft. For clubs planning to hold an event, the author suggests involving a local charity or special interest group to help with directing parking or taking donations from spectators.

The article features websites that illustrate how to maintain an interest in large model plane activities.

The article offers the author's overview of the International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) Giant Scale Rally in Kingston, Ontario. He mentions that the event was attended by 106 flyers and campers as well as considered the largest airplane model competition in Canada. He also notes the director of the association, Brian Wattie, and its barbeque (BBQ) dinner which was completely sold out at night.

In this article, the Radio Controlled (RC) Giant Committee chairman of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) offers information of interest to MAAC members. He advises Canadian flyers planning to join Giant Scale events in the U.S. to prepare their passport, declare their RC planes, and stop at the Canada Customs. He also cites the participation of some Ontario flyers at the International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) Rally of the Giants in Indiana.

The article presents an update from the Radio Controlled (RC) Giant Committee of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC). The report mentions highlights from the 'Really Giant Scale' event that was held in July 2010 in Chatham, Ontario which featured giant scale airplanes of Carl Bachhuber, Dennis Crooks, and Don McLellan. Other events noted in this article are the Kingston International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) rally, and the George From Rally of the Seaton Valley Flyers that were both held in August 2010.

The article presents updates on giant scale model airplane flying in Canada. Information is provided on a Web site for Troy Built Models discussing large engine development. A product from Second in Command which allows the equivalent of a buddy box system is described. Reader Kevin Blaine submitted a photograph of a model airplane he is working on, an SE5a that started out as a Balsa USA kit.

The author expresses his club's being fortunate for having competitors who are always willing to help fix or give valuable advice on how to correctly fly a remote-controlled giant scale aircraft. He stresses the importance of being helpful to other club members or visitors and also recognizes the people who put their time and effort in making aircraft flying events fun, safe and organized. He also introduces the International Miniature Aircraft Association, which promotes the building and flying of larger aircraft in a safe and skillful manner.

In this article the author presents an update on giant scale airplane model community in Canada. The flying season is drawing to a close in the country due to the upcoming colder weather. In spite of the frequent rain and cool weather in Ontario, several Big Bird events were still held, including the IMAA Rally held in Kingston. A Warbirds event was held by the Seaton Valley R/C Model Club.