Model Aviation Online Features

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

 

KDS Agile 5.5 550-Size Helicopter


Written by Andrew Griffith A high-quality electric helicopter kit. Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model Type: Electric Helicopter Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced Main Rotor Diameter: 49.6 inches (1,260mm) Length: 44 inches (1,120mm) Height: 13.8 inches (350mm)

Sig Kadet Senior Sport EG


Written by Greg Gimlick The legendary aircraft makes a fantastic ARF. Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model type: Trainer ARF Skill level: Beginner builder; beginner pilot Wingspan: 78 inches Wing area: 1,148 square inches Airfoil: Flat bottom Length: 65 inches

Maxford 1/6-scale Bleriot XI ARF


Written by Robb Wilson Experience the thrill of early aviation Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 51 inches Wing area: 552 square inches Length: 42 inches

Stu Richmond: 1929-2014


Written by Rachelle Haughn Widely published aeromodeling author passes

Davis DA-2A


A simplistic FF ruber Design Article, photos, and design by Tom Houle Read the full article in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

XFC 2014


Written by Model Aviation Staff Event coverage of XFC 2014 Read complete coverage in the September 2014 digital edition issue of Model Aviation.

A Tribute to Mike Olson


a True Life-Long Modeler celebrated Daughter follows in father's aeromodeling footsteps. By Aimee (Olson) Bagley and Linda Kegal.

RAMS Giant Scale Warbird Event 2014


Riverside Aero Modelers Society steps up their annual event to make it a Giant Scale. By Ken A. Blackford, Contest Director and Bliss Teague. Featured in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation AMA News District IV.

The Riverside Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) 2014 Giant Scale Warbird event was held April 11-12.

Adding Floats to a Mini Vapor


Download free plans for mini vapor floats. Written and designed by Joe Malinchack Featured in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

NEFI 2014


A weekend of electric fun-flying at one of the world's premier model flying sites! Photos by Jennifer Orebaugh. Video by Nick Murhling. To be featured in an upcoming issue of Model Aviation.

June 2014 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases Model Aviation's coverage of Florida Jets 2014 Featured on the June 2014 cover of Model Aviation.

Each month we will offer free wallpaper to download from the cover of Model Aviation.

Xstream


Simplicity and versatility in foam Article, photos, and design by Charles Mackey Read the full article in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Southeast Electric Flight Festival 2014


Written by Jay Smith. A weeklong celebration of electric flight. Photos by Jay Smith. Video by Jay Smith and Jerry Smith. As featured in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Rifle 1-Meter


Written by Terry Dun. This sleek model will satisfy sport pilots and speed demons alike Read the full review in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Sport electric ARF Skill level: Advanced pilot Wingspan: 39.5 inches Wing area: 174 square inches; 1.2 square feet

A Healing Hobby


Written by Jennifer Orebaugh. Be inspired by three modelers who know no limits. Read three more additional stories in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Meet the Bebop!


Written by Jay Smith. Flight and product demo videos by Jay Smith. Parrot unveils its newest creation. Model Aviation exclusive digital coverage.

Peanut Scale Fokker D.VII


Designed and Drawn by Dennis O. Norman Rubber Powered Peanut Scale Fokker D. VII Featured in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Download free plans of the Fokker D. VII

Huntsville Heli Flyers Fun-Fly 2014


Southern hospitality reigns at this annual helicopter fun-fly. Article and photos by Jennifer Orebaugh Featured in the July 2014 digital edition of Model Aviation.

Beginner’s Guide to turbine jets


Learn what it takes to join the turbine jet community Article and photos by Peter Goldsmith Featured in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

May 2014 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper embraces asymmetry with the Parallax Featured on the May 2014 cover of Model Aviation.

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