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Written by Anthony N. Avallone A guide to preflight inspection of model helicopters How-to As seen in the March 2011 issue of Model Aviation.

Helicopter Preflight Checklist

Machine:

• Rotor head and vicinity • Main shaft bolts present and secure

Written by Rachelle Haughn The top FPV racing pilots in the country compete at AMA Headquarters Event coverage As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

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Great ideas from our readers How-to As seen in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

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Written by Tony Stillman
Understanding and utilizing basic features of your RC transmitter
Technical Bonus digital content in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Written by Jerry Smith Tips and tricks for using iron-on covering How-to As seen in the February 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Written by Dennis Norman Preserving and promoting FF stick-and-tissue model aircraft As seen in the December 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Last year, the National Model Aviation Museum collection increased by 112 artifacts. Here’s a brief overview of five of them.

Understanding the technology and its safe use Education

Written by Ferrell Papic An original starts on paper, even if it's virtual How-to As seen in the November 2010 issue of Model Aviation.

New products that are Worth a Closer Look Product spotlight As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications:

Type: Six-channel 2.4 GHz transmitter Frequency: 2.4 GHz Modulation: DSM2/DSMX Input power: Four AA batteries Display: High-resolution backlit LCD

Written by Terry Dunn Give your aerial videography a new view How-to As seen in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Bonus video

Written by Rich Hanson How high can I fly? As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Written by Josh Bernstein A finely tuned aerobatic biplane Product review As seen in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Bonus video

Written by Red Scholefield Battery selection for multirotor aircraft Column As seen in the November 2013 issue of Model Aviation.

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax …” —Lewis Carroll

New products that are Worth a Closer Look Product spotlight As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Written by Richard Ryan Converting a Sig Goodyear Racer into a spirited electric CL trainer Construction As seen in the June 2017 issue of Model Aviation.

Bonus video

Written by Fred Randall
The grunt of a .60-size engine adds thrills to this pioneer-reminiscent building project
Construction
As seen in the May 2008 issue of Model Aviation.

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