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Written by by Barry Vaught Warbirds and classic aircraft log more than 600 flights Event coverage As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Photo GalleryIt is always exciting to see the Zap...
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Written by Rachelle Haughn Free Flight family comes together for fun and competition Event coverage As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Photo GalleryClick here for the 2017 Flying Aces...
View ArticleApplying Silkspan
Written by Bob Benjamin A fresh look at dope-and-tissue covering How-to As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Since model airplane builders have been using aircraft dope to attach, seal,...
View ArticleThe Deal With Drones
Written by Matthew Ruddick I want to bring modelers together Column As seen in the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matt Ruddick and I am the new...
View ArticleTower Hobbies Sbach 3D EP Aerobatic Airplane ARF
Written by Josh Bernstein A budget-friendly aerobatic performer Product review As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Bonus VideoSpecificationsModel type: Electric aerobatic ARF Skill level:...
View ArticlePhoenix Model Waco 50-61cc Gas/EP ARF
Written by Andrew Griffith Relive the Golden Age with this Giant Scale classic Product review As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Bonus VideoSpecificationsModel type: Semiscale ARF Skill...
View ArticleHonoring a Friend of the Hobby: Michael "Crash" Hancock
Written by Jim T. Graham Born to Fly Column As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.I heard Michael “Crash” Hancock on his podcast before I ever met him. I have always been an RC podcast...
View ArticleMultiplex EasyGlider 4 RR
Written by Terry Dunn A great glider gets even better Product Review As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Bonus VideoSpecificationsType: Electric glider/sport airplane Wingspan: 70.9...
View ArticlePilot Busts
Written by Dennis Norman Free Flight Scale Column As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.At last year’s Flying Aces Club (FAC) Non-Nats, Dave Niedzielski from Easy Built Models, and others,...
View ArticleAbout Us: Deluxe Materials
Written by Jay Smith About Us As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Win merchandise from MA and Deluxe Materials! For an opportunity to win products from Deluxe Materials, submit your...
View ArticleTaking the Mystery Out of TFRs
Written by Rich Hanson AMA in Action Column Edited for timeliness from the August 2013 issue of Model Aviation.Since January 2009, restrictions on model aircraft operations have been included as part...
View ArticleFMS 1700MM F7F Tigercat
Written by Jon Barnes A highly detailed twin electric-powered aircraft. Product Review As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Bonus VideoSpecificationsModel type: PNP semiscale foam warbird...
View ArticleIdentify, Notify, and Rectify
Written by Chad Budreau AMA in Action Column As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation.For 80 years, AMA members have found safe places to fly and enjoy this great hobby. Whether at designated...
View ArticleMethods for Noise Reduction in EDFs
Written by Don Slusarczyk Tips for making your jet sound better and quieter Technical As seen in the April 2016 issue of Model Aviation.Electric ducted-fan (EDF) models have been around for many years,...
View ArticleHelicopter Flight Training
Written by Jim Ryan A simple path from hovering, to forward flight, to nose-in hovering How-to As seen in the December 2017 issue of Model Aviation.Budding helicopter pilots today have more training...
View ArticleBuild Your First ARF
Written by Aaron Balwich Learn some basics of aircraft assembly How-to As seen in the November 2017 issue of Model Aviation.After a modeler advances beyond a basic high-wing trainer, a more powerful,...
View ArticleSeptember 2016: Education Through Aviation
Written by Bill Pritchett Column Updated from the September 2016 issue of Model Aviation."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if...
View ArticleTune Your Engine Exhaust Like a Pro
Written by Eric Henderson The Engine Shop Technical As seen in the October 2012 issue of Model Aviation.This month, I will explore engine exhaust tuning. One of the most interesting aspects of being...
View ArticleFlite Fest South
Written by Barry Vaught Flite Test continues to expand its popular flying event As seen in the April 2018 issue of Model Aviation.Photo Gallery Josh Bixler, Flite Test president, addresses everyone at...
View ArticleZoe Stumbaugh’s Spider Hex Rat
History Preserved As seen in the August 2017 issue of Model Aviation.At first, FPV races were flown by groups of friends who wanted to have fun. They held informal competitions and vied for the title...
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