Model Aviation Online Features

Below are articles featured in both the print and online edition of Model Aviation. Select an article to read more.

 

SkySkimmer


Written by Clark Salisbury Build your own waterplane. Complete build article, materials list, video, and plan ordering. Featured in the May 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

 

 

April 2015 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases AMA Expo 2015. Featured on the April 2015 cover of Model Aviation.

Stevens AeroModel 1911 Caudron Racer


Written by Terry Dunn Abridged review and flight footage. Celebrate air racing’s early years. Featured in the April 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Laser-cut micro RC kit Skill level: Beginner builder; beginner pilot Wingspan: 18.25 inches Wing area: 56 square inches

Phoenix Models Genesis


Written by Jon Barnes Abridged review and flight footage. Air racing excitement for glow or electric aficionados. Featured in the April 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Sport scale ARF Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 60.35 inches Wing area: 450 square inches

Hangar 9 Valiant 30cc ARF


Written by Tom Sullivan Abridged review and flight footage. Featured in the April 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Sport ARF Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Wingspan: 109 inches Wing area: 1,663 square inches Airfoil: Semisymmetrical Length: 78 inches Weight: 16.5 to 17.5 pounds

International Hand Launch Glider


Written by Dr. Gary Fogel The Origins of Competitive Hand-Launch Soaring Featured in the April 2015 issue of Model Aviation Digital.

The International Hand Launch Glider Festival (IHLGF) hosted by the Torrey Pines Gulls RC Soaring Society of San Diego has a history that relates to the formation of FAI F3K: discus-launched gliders.

March 2015 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases Twelve O'Clock High 2014 Featured on the March 2015 cover of Model Aviation.

Curtiss CW-24B


Written and designed by Laddie Mikulasko Build the U.S. Army’s full-scale flying test bed Featured in the March 2015 issue of Model Aviation.
 

Remembering Dan Kane


Written by Dennis Norman. Oh, Danny Boy, it was a great honor and pleasure to have known ye. Featured in the Free Flight Scale column in the March 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest 2014


Written by Noel Hunt. Photos by Noel Hunt and Palmer Johnson. Giant Scale warbirds and pre-1960, classic full-scale aircraft in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Featured in the March 2015 issue of Model Aviation Digital.

Balsa Density, Grain, and Grade


Written by Al and Rod Clark Learn about balsa, grades, densities, grains, and proper applications. Information and tips for any balsa kit, plans, or scratch build project

2014 West Texas Warbirds


Event coverage by Terry Dunn. Hosted by the Wings Miniature Aircraft Society (WingsMAS) in Lubbock, Texas. Online bonus event coverage with photos and video.


Dawn Patrol Rendezvous 2014


Article by Lee McDuffee. Expanded coverage interjected with a historical narrative. Includes videos from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Dawn Patrol Rendezvous was featured in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

February 2015 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases Paul Westrich's 1/2 scale Fokker D.VI Featured on the Feburary 2015 cover of Model Aviation.

Maxford USA Nieuport 17 ARF


Article by Mark Wilkins A delightful 1/5-scale interpretation of the iconic fighter. Digital exclusive.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 60 inches Wing area: 615 square inches Airfoil: Semisymetrical Length: 40 inches

Building Competition Using an Empty Potato Chip Can


Article by Joe Schodt Raleigh AeroMasters RC Club finds a use for empty potato chip containers.

History and Hobby Unite at the Southern Heritage Airshow 2014


Article by Karl Womack An Air Force veteran shares how history and the hobby unite. Includes event coverage at the Southern Heritage Airshow in Mound LA

Maxford USA Bristol Fighter F2.B ARF


Article by Geoff Barber Fly your own reconnaissance missions with the Brisfit Watch flight footage of this fighter. Full review in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation.


Sig Manufacturing Co. Somethin’ Xtra EG ARF


Article by Geoff Barber A classic sport model revisited from Sig Manufacturing Co. Watch flight footage of this classic sport ARF. Full review in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation.



Dawn Patrol Rendezvous


Article by Dennis Norman. Video by Michael Smith and Chad Budreau. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Hosts WWI Centennial Event Also featured in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

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