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E-Flite Slow Ultra Stick 1.2M BNF Basic With AS3X and SAFE SelectAn airplane that deserves to be called more than "ugly!"By Jay Smith | jays@modelaircraft.org - Photos by the author and Jennifer...
View ArticleHangar 9 Fun Scale PT-19 PNP
Hangar 9 Fun Scale PT-19 PNPA model deserving of the word "fun"By Tony Stillman | tonys@modelaircraft.orgPhotos by the author and Matt RuddickThe PT-19’s color scheme is easy to see in the air, and the...
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Making a Mark on HistoryCurrent and former AMA members among recipients of distinguished honorBy Rachelle Haughn | rachelleh@modelaircraft.orgPhotos by the author and as notedBurt Rutan, Paul...
View ArticleRacing Against Sunset
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View ArticleTwo Sunsets & Still Flying
Two Sunsets & Still FlyingBy Maynard HillPhotos by the author except as notedMap photo from https://www.freeworldmaps.net/As seen in the January 2004 issue of Model Aviation.I was born into the...
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Stunt History: The Story of Model Aircraft Control Line Precision AerobaticsProduct Spotlight: New Products That Are Worth a Closer LookAs seen in the September 2023 issue of Model Aviation.WYNN PAUL...
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Tower Hobbies ASW 28 2.0m PNPA trusted brand offers a new take on a beloved sailplane—this time in 2 meters!By Kyle Jaracz | kylej@modelaircraft.orgAs seen in the September 2023 issue of Model...
View ArticleIndoor FF 2023 Event Season
Indoor FF 2023 Event SeasonIndoor Free FlightBy Don Slusarczyk | don@slusarczyk.comAs seen in the September issue of Model Aviation.THE INDOOR Free Flight (FF) season in the Midwest has been fun for me...
View ArticleVintage CL Combat
Vintage CL CombatControl Line CombatBy Mark Rudner | mark.s.rudner@gmail.comAs seen in the September 2023 issue of Model Aviation.A collection of Vintage AMA CL Combat models is lined up for flight....
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Hummingbird F4 V2 BNF ELRSA ready-to-fly drone that’s perfect for beginners!By Gwen Mathis | gwenm@modelaircraft.org Photos by the authorAs seen in the September 2023 issue of Model Aviation.The...
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How to Do It: Runway Roller for Grass AirstripsBy Lonnie D. Goad |Photos courtesy the authorAs seen in the July 2003 issue of Model Aviation.I am a member of a small (27 members) AMA chartered club:...
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