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

Tiny helicopters and the Align T-Rex 150X

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Written by Chris Mulcahy RC Helicopters Column As seen in the December 2018 issue of Model Aviation. I have a love/hate relationship with helicopters that are smaller than 450 size. This is driven by

FMS 2000mm Extra 330 PNP

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Written by Josh Bernstein Large-scale aerobatics with a wallet-friendly price Product review As seen in the January 2019 issue of Model Aviation Bonus Video Specifications Model type: Electric 3D

Cessna-Type Retracts

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Written by Cal Orr Tips for retracting your gear into the fuselage How-to As seen in the February 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Several high-wing Cessna airplanes retract their landing gear into the

A Journey in Mentoring

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Written by Don Szczur In the Air Column As seen in the December 2014 issue of Model Aviation. AMA member Don Szczur, an electrical engineer and accomplished competition pilot, was challenged by a

Northwest Florida Modelers, Inc.

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Written by Tony Stillman Flying Site Assistance Column As seen in the December 2018 issue of Model Aviation. In a recent “Flying Site Assistance” column, I wrote about a new flying site that was

Making the Impossible Possible

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Written by Otto Dieffenbach The dream of flying unconventional aircraft Feature As seen in the December 2015 issue of Model Aviation. Shortly before New Year’s Day, my family decided we should go to a

Detailing your ARF Aircraft

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Written by Mark Wilkins Adding scale appeal to an Albatros D.Va How-to As seen in the October 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Photo Gallery Last year I received the Hobby Express (formerly Hobby Lobby)

Dave Mathewson

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Written by AMA Staff In the Air Column As seen in the January 2019 issue of Model Aviation. This video originally appeared in the November 1, 2018, edition of AMA's webcast: AMA Air. Find more

Mounting Large Outrunner Motors

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Written by Curtis Mattikow This easy method allows you to propel almost any model How-to As seen in the May 2009 issue of Model Aviation. With the inexpensive and powerful outrunner motors and Li-Poly