The Start of the Contest Season
The Start of the Contest SeasonControl Line AerobaticsBy Joe Daly | stunt38060@gmail.comSPRING IS THE START of the contest season for many of us. The first big contest of the year is in May during Joe...
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Ready to Build Something?By Jay Smith, Executive Editor | jays@modelaircraft.orgBUILDING IS STILL APPRECIATED by many aeromodelers, and the October issue promotes constructing your own aircraft. We...
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Free Flight WisdomThe enduring magic of trimming a FF modelBy Tom Hallmanmaxfliart@hallmanstudio.com Photos by the author except as notedAs seen in the October 2024 issue of Model Aviation.I returned...
View ArticleWhat Is Trammeling?
What Is Trammeling?Old-TimersBy Bob Angel | samrcflier@verizon.netAs seen in the October 2024 issue of Model Aviation.OCTOBER IS THE Build Issue month for Model Aviation. Because we Old-Timers (OT)...
View ArticleCL at Joe Nall Week
CL at Joe Nall WeekControl Line CombatBy Mark Rudner | mark.s.rudner@gmail.comAs seen in the September 2024 issue of Model Aviation.IN MAY 2024, Control Line (CL) Combat came in a big way to the Triple...
View ArticleA Look Back at the 2024 Nats
A Look Back at the 2024 NatsStandout moments from the 2024 AMA NatsBy Clarissa Poston and NatsNews contributors | clarissap@modelaircraft.orgAs seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation.The...
View ArticleChoosing a Radio
By Greg Gimlick | maelectrics@gimlick.comAs seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation.WHETHER YOU’RE REENTERING the hobby after a long break or just beginning your RC journey, choosing a radio...
View ArticleHangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N ARF Turbine Jet
The first Hangar 9 turbine jetBy Ron Hull | ron@rcplanelab.comPhotos provided by the authorAs seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation.LET’S BE HONEST, jets are cool! There’s something about...
View Article2024 CL Scale Nats
By Fred Cronenwett | clscale7@gmail.comAs seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation.WITH ONLY TWO JUDGES, all of the Control Line (CL) Scale Nats flights were completed in one circle instead of...
View ArticleA Case for Smaller FF Models
By Tom Hallman | maxfliart@hallmanstudio.comIN COMPLETE CONTRAST to an earlier column that I wrote this year, I’m going to flip the canvas and point the way toward a beloved segment of the hobby:...
View ArticleAmerica's Early Free-Flight Models Continued
This is additional content for the December 2024 Model Aviation feature "America's Early Free-Flight Models" by C. David Gierke. Early ExperimentersDuring the late 1880s and early 1890s, aeronautical...
View ArticleCarve Your Own Propellers
Free Flight SportBy Don DeLoach | ddeloach@comcast.netAs seen in the December 2024 issue of Model Aviation.HAND CARVING YOUR OWN PROPELLERS is one of the most satisfying aspects of Free Flight, and...
View ArticleWhat Is Trammeling?
What Is Trammeling?Image What Is Trammeling? Old-Timers By Bob Angel | samrcflier@verizon.net As seen in the October 2024 issue of Model Aviation. OCTOBER IS THE Build Issue month for Model Aviation....
View ArticleA Look Back at the 2024 Nats
A Look Back at the 2024 NatsImageStandout moments from the 2024 AMA Nats By Clarissa Poston and NatsNews contributors | clarissap@modelaircraft.org As seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation....
View ArticleHangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N ARF Turbine Jet
Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N ARF Turbine JetImageHangar 9 launches its first turbine jet, the Aermacchi MB-339, ideal for beginners with strong performance and easy setup.The first Hangar 9 turbine...
View ArticleAmerica's Early Free-Flight Models Continued
America's Early Free-Flight Models ContinuedImageExplores early aeronautical experimenters' challenges and contributions to free-flight models leading to manned flight advancements.This is additional...
View ArticleSecrets of Silk
Secrets of SilkImage A golden-oldie covering that’s too good to go away By R.A. Benjamin | Email: bob@rcmodel.com Photos by the author As seen in the May 2011 issue of Model Aviation. Silkspan is a...
View Article2024 in Review
2024 in ReviewImageAMA advances model aviation interests, securing new UAS laws and funding initiatives to enhance safety and education in the community.AMA In Action Advocating For Members By Tyler...
View Article2024 Northeast Electric Aircraft Technology Fair
2024 Northeast Electric Aircraft Technology FairImageThe NEAT Fair celebrated 25 years of electric model aircraft flying, showcasing innovative models and fun events in a beautiful setting.Celebrating...
View Article2024 AMA Control Line Aerobatics Nats
2024 AMA Control Line Aerobatics NatsImageControl Line pilots competed in Muncie for Nats, concurrently with FAI World Championships, highlighting prestigious aerobatics.By Joe Daly |...
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