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As seen in the October 2026 issue of Model Aviation.

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Membership 360

Are you ready to help the hobby soar to new heights? Membership 360 is AMA’s bold, all-hands-on-deck strategy that is built to ignite nationwide club growth and bring new fliers into the sky. The initiative unites AMA Headquarters staff, district leaders, and local clubs around a shared mission: revitalizing the hobby. Packed with playbooks, modern recruitment toolkits, social media strategies, and community outreach blueprints, Membership 360 empowers your club with the exact tools that are needed to recruit new members, welcome back former pilots, and build a thriving local modeling community.

Dive into the full strategy and start growing your club today at amablog.modelaircraft.org/blog/membership-360-a-plan-to-drive-growth.

Tips and Tricks for Every Modeler

Originally featured in the July 2017 "How-To"-themed issue sponsored by Du-Bro, this collection of practical workshop solutions offers quick fixes and clever hacks for RC builders of all skill levels. From crafting custom scale details such as seat belts and raised rivets to mastering cleaner glue jobs, easy servo wiring, and smart tool organization, these communitysubmitted tips will help you save money, protect your hardware, and streamline your next build project. Turn to page 42 to read the full roundup and discover handy techniques to keep in your flight box. You can also read the original 2017 article online at modelaviationdigital.com/modelaviation/library/item/july_2017/1280867/.

Correction: In the "Value Planes Slingsby T-45 Swallow" review in the September issue, the incorrect manufacturer/distributor phone number for Hobby Club was listed. The correct phone number is (949) 425-1362. Model Aviation regrets the error.

Don’t Miss Out on AMA Build Month!

October is AMA Build Month, making it the perfect opportunity to clear off your workbench, dust off your tools, and dive headfirst into your next aeromodeling project! Building lies at the very heart of model aviation, offering an incredibly rewarding way to connect with the hobby on a deeper level. Whether you are aiming to host a hands-on community build night with your local club, mentor a young flier through their very first kit, or challenge yourself with a detailed, scratch-built masterpiece, every successful build starts with a great set of plans.

From quick-assembly park flyers and vintage Free Flight models to high-performance aerobatic aircraft and intricate Scale warbirds, the AMA Plans Service has something to spark every builder’s imagination. Fuel your creativity, share the joy of building with the next generation, and turn a stack of balsa into a sky-ready model. Browse the extensive digital catalog of thousands of verified designs to find your ideal Build Month project today at plans.modelaircraft.org.