Model Aviation Redesign Blog

posted by Model Aviation Staff
February 12, 2012

Coming to your mailboxes is the redesigned edition of Model Aviation. You will notice the magazine has a cleaner and more modern aesthetic look, with new color-coded content arrangement, a new contemporary logo, new featured articles, and a new cover complete with large imagery and exciting cover lines and teasers.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
February 3, 2012

The first issues of Model Aviation are coming off the presses for a press check. The director of publications and the director of production are on site to approve the look of the magazine before it goes into mass production. The new magazine will be printed and ready for shipping mid February.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
January 23, 2012

As we approach the redesign, an increased promotional effort is underway. In addition to a strong presence at the AMA Expo and ads in our publications, the redesign was recently featured in the RC Pilot magazine app. Inside the February issue of RC Pilot we shared the principles behind the redesign as well as screen shots of the March issue.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
January 16, 2012






Model Aviation editor Jay Smith talks with the Academy of Model Aeronautics director of publications Rob Kurek about the redesign of Model Aviation during the 2012 AMA Expo. In the video the discuss changes in the magazine and offer a sneak peak at some of the pages.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
January 10, 2012

We just wrapped the February issue of Model Aviation and are hard at work on the March issue. Features will include event coverage of the Biggest Little Airshow, reviews including the Super Stearman, and tutorials on avoiding washout.

Within the first couple pages, readers will notice a completely overhauled the table of contents. Large, clean graphics anchor the table of contents as neatly organized and coded features make the magazine easier to navigate.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
January 9, 2012

During the AMA Expo 2012, we shared early design concepts of the new issue of Model Aviation. The reviews were overwhelming positive. Readers appreciated the larger text, use of imagery, and color coded headers and tabs to aid in navigation.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
December 19, 2011

As Model Aviation continues to expand its digital presence, the magazine will more frequently share with readers where to find expanded content online to supplement the story. Changes to ModelAviation.com will reflect the redesign as the website continues to offer content supplementing each issue of the magazine. And later this year the magazine online presence will expand its archives and introduce digital issues.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
November 29, 2011

We are preparing to reveal the new look and feel of Model Aviation at the AMA Expo! Model Aviation editor Jay Smith will attend the expo showing off the new cover and select pages from the redesigned magazine. Learn more about the AMA Expo and get your tickets at www.amaexpo.com.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
November 9, 2011

In our recent meeting we completely reevaluated how we should layout and categorize the AMA content and news we publish each month. We'll continue to include favorite sections such as "In The Air" and "AMA News," but you'll find those sections may have a slightly different look and include expanded content.

We invite you to share your thoughts as we redesign your Model Aviation magazine.

posted by Model Aviation Staff
November 2, 2011

We are much closer to finalizing a cover design! We have narrowed the revised Model Aviation logo down to just a few options. We are also holding steadfast to the mission that we want to keep our cover clean and clutter-free. We are on the verge of finalizing a great approach that keeps our covers uncluttered yet is able to promote even more features.

Share your thoughts about what you would like to see on the cover of the redesigned Model Aviation.