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The Hornet is the first fuel-cell powered RC plane. The Hornet development plan was funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

The Bristol Scout Type D is designed by Matthew Keennon and can be flown within a 20-foot space. This biplane is quiet, smooth and maneuverable in its performance.

This article presents information on the Northeast Electric Aircraft Technology (NEAT) Fair held on September 2004 in the Catskill Mountains of New York. There was very little outdoor flying on Friday, so participants all just waited for the seminars to begin. These are hosted by the Bergen County Silent Flyers and are organized by Sergio Zigras, the club's president. He gave a very nice overview of microflight and indoor flight, why the seminars were introduced and what they were designed to accomplish.

Presents an article about building a micro airplane model. Design decisions involved; Steps in making the wheel; Description of the fuselage.

Focuses on the indoor flying event at the Walton High School, New York hosted by the Boston Micronauts Micro/Indoor RC Club. Airplane models; Flying performance.

Focuses on topics discussed by speakers during the annual Bergen County Silent Flyers mini seminars held at the 2003 Northeast Electric Aircraft Technology exhibition in Pleasant Valley, New York. History of electric radio-controlled aircraft; Infrared systems used on micro airplanes and throttle control for scale control-line models; Building, airbrushing and detailing techniques; Method for molding light carbon-fiber propellers using heat-shrink tubing and Sculpey craft clay.

Focuses on the design of the airplane model Bristol Scout Type D made by designer Matthew Keenon. Wingspan of the plane; Type of battery used; Magnets used to hold the wings in place.