Features

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

Choosing a Radio

Various remote control transmitters arranged on a white background.

Choose the Spektrum NX7e+ for a reliable entry-level RC radio with essential features and easy support for beginners.

Standout moments from the 2024 AMA Nats By Clarissa Poston and NatsNews contributors | [email protected] As seen in the November 2024 issue of Model Aviation. The 2024 AMA Nats concluded in

What Is Trammeling? Old-Timers By Bob Angel | [email protected] As seen in the October 2024 issue of Model Aviation. OCTOBER IS THE Build Issue month for Model Aviation. Because we Old-Timers (OT

Landscape with text "Free Flight Wisdom." Orange model plane near stream, sunset in background.

Exploring the joy of rubber-powered Free Flight modeling, highlighting essential building and trimming techniques for beginners.

By Jay Smith, Executive Editor | [email protected] BUILDING IS STILL APPRECIATED by many aeromodelers, and the October issue promotes constructing your own aircraft. We have exciting construction

Control Line Aerobatics By Joe Daly | [email protected] SPRING IS THE START of the contest season for many of us. The first big contest of the year is in May during Joe Nall Week at Triple Tree

Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon Be a Part of the World’s Largest Control Line Fun-Fly By John Cralley As seen in the September 2015 Model Aviation. The Annual Worldwide Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon is the largest

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Be a Part of the World’s Largest Control Line Fun-Fly By John Cralley As seen in the September 2015 Model Aviation. The Annual Worldwide Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon is the largest Control Line (CL) model

Ephil EP 40cc Twin Pro Gas Engine With Autostart

A dependable and economical gas engine By Fitz Walker | [email protected] Photos by the author The EPHIL 40cc REVIEW Twin Pro engine has enough grunt to pull the Shock Cub through its paces. The

E-Flite Cherokee 1.3M BNF Basic With AS3X and Safe Select

A fun foam-composition staple of general aviation By Greg Gimlick | [email protected] Photos provided by the author THIS IS AS CLOSE to instant satisfaction as I could hope to get. As I unpacked