Model Aviation Online Features

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

 

Born to Fly - March 2016


Written by Jim T. Graham Monthly column with bonus content Read this column and more in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

2016 RC events

It’s that time of year—time to shake off the cold and plan to head out on the road in search of great RC events.

Cub-Cake


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Third Annual Vintage CL Combat Fly-In


Written by Bob Hunt Period-accurate CL Combat models gather in New Jersey Event coverage Photos by the author As seen in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Flyzone A6M2 Japanese Zero Select Scale Rx-R


Written by Terry Dunn A friendly foam-constructed warbird Product review Photos by the author As seen in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

• Model type: Semiscale warbird • Skill level: Intermediate • Wingspan: 45.1 inches

Horizon Hobby E-flite Carbon-Z T-28 BNF Basic


Written by Troy Hamm and Ryan Ramsey This gentle-flying warbird provides lots of fun Abridged product review Photos by Ryan Ramsey and Bernie Nosal Read the full product review in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications:

Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang S 8cc BNF Gas Trainer


Written by Andrew Griffith A gas-powered warbird trainer Abridged product review Photos by Adam Strong Read the full product review in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications:

• Model type: Semiscale warbird trainer

Multiplex ParkMaster Pro


Written by Josh Bernstein This electric-powered 3-D/aerobatic model is a real performer Product review Photos by Jon Barnes Read the full product review in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

• Model type: Electric 3-D/aerobatic ARF

Great Planes Avistar GP/EP Sport Trainer


Written by Greg Gimlick A Giant Scale Sport ARF Product Review Photos by the author As seen in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

• Model type: Giant Scale sport ARF • Skill level: Intermediate builder/intermediate pilot • Wingspan: 90.5 inches

Choosing the Right Airplane and Setup for You


Written by Dave Scott
Matching the Best Airplane to Your Flying Skills
Illustrations by the author
As seen in the March 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

AMA Expo 2016


Highlights from the 2016 AMA Expo. Each January, modelers along the West Coast travel to Ontario, California, to participate in one of AMA’s primary celebrations of the hobby of model aviation—the AMA Expo.

Tucscon Aerobatic Shootout 2015


Written by Mike Hurley Competition brings out the best Event coverage Photos by the author As seen in the Februrary 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

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Tower Hobbies Piper J-3 40 Cub ARF


Written by Andrew Griffith Get back to basics with this Giant Scale model Abridged product review Photos by Adam Strong and the author Read the full product review in the February 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF

Horizon Hobby E-flite Pulse 15E BNF Basic


Written by John Kauk The popular sport model now comes in a foam version Abridged product review Photos by the author Read the full product review in the February 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Sport Skill level: Intermediate

Maxford USA Curtiss Pusher ARF


Written by Jon Barnes Experience the thrill of early aviation Abridged product review Photos by the author Read the full product review in the February 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: 1/9-scale sport electric ARF Skill level: Intermediate

Great Planes F-1 Rocket Evo GP/EP ARF


Written by Tom Sullivan A sport scale model designed to go fast Abridged product review Photos by the author Read the full product review in the February 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

Horizon Hobby AeroTow 2015


Written by Andrew Griffith Illinois might be the best place to get a tow Coverage of the 2015 Horizon Hobby AeroTow event Photos by the author As published in the February 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

E-flite P-47D Thunderbolt BNF Basic


Written by Greg Gimlick Horizon Hobby's popular foam fighter includes flaps and retracts Product review with video. As seen in the January 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Video Review

Tower Kaos 60 GP/EP ARF


Written by Tom Sullivan A classic aircraft revisited. Abridged review Read the full review in the January 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Fokker F-XVIII


Written by Laddie Mikulasko Build and Fly the 1930s Airliner Build article and additional photos Photos by the author As seen in the January 2016 issue of Model Aviation.

Warbirds Over the Rockies


Written by Jay Smith Military aircraft take to the skies for a good cause Coverage of the annual warbird event in Golden CO Photos by the author and Lee Jay Fingersh As seen in the January 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

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