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

Beginner's Guide to Free Flight

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Written by Don DeLoach Learn more about the original form of heavier-than-air flight How-to As seen in the July 2012 issue of Model Aviation. What is Free Flight? It’s a thrill, a challenge, a puzzle

Hobbico E-Fest

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Written by Mark Fadley As featured on page 20 in the June 2012 issue. Read an abridged summary and online exclusive photos. Each year there are significant events we look forward to, dream about, and

Scratch Build Tool Kit

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Video with Greg Hahn A video supplement to Project Scratch Build feature on page 38 of the June 2012 issue. Online exclusive video featuring must have tools for any scratch builder. AMA Technical

Orlando Helicopter Blowout

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Written by Andrew Griffith Heli event gives back to the community Event coverage As seen in the June 2012 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Photos You might think that the biggest attraction in Florida

Swift 100

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Written by Bob Aberle. Find the entire feature on page 57 in the June 2012 issue. Watch an online video with the owner of Stevens AeroModel about the Swift 100. Specifications Model type: Electric

Quique Somenzini Interview

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Written by John Glezellis. Find Part I on page 119 in the June 2012 issue. Part II Interview with QuiQue Somenzini. JG: I know that you have designed quite a few airplanes, not only when you had your

Super Pearl

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Written by Louis Joyner Online Bonus Content from the July 2012 issue. At first glance, Don DeLoach’s new E-36 electric Free Flight design, the Super Pearl 202-E, recalls the small Free Flight power

Warbirds Over Texas 2011

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Written by Ed Kettler. Photos by Pat McNamara Online exclusive event coverage. The skies over North Texas were filled with fighters, bombers, trainers and helicopters from June 10th through the 12th

Win a Polaris XL

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Written by Jay Smith. As featured on page 70 in the May 2012 issue. Enter to win a Polaris XL. Sorry, entries are closed. We will announce the winner later this month. video provided by Model Aero's

Multiplex FunJet Ultra

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Written by Tom Sullivan. Find the full feature on page 65 in the May 2012 issue. Watch a flight video and read excepts from the article. What comes to mind when you think of a foamie? I’m not sure