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

Graupner MZ-12 Pro

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Written by George Kaplan Packed with features at a value price. Product Review As seen in the April 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Video Specifications Modulation: 2.4 GHz FHSS HoTT system

Tune Your Engine Exhaust Like a Pro

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Written by Eric Henderson The Engine Shop Technical As seen in the October 2012 issue of Model Aviation. This month, I will explore engine exhaust tuning. One of the most interesting aspects of being

Flitzer Staaken Z1

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Written by Pat Tritle Construct your own “homebuilt” biplane Product Review As seen in the April 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Order Plans from AMA Plans Service Materials List Wood If a short kit is

Build Your First ARF

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Written by Aaron Balwich Learn some basics of aircraft assembly How-to As seen in the November 2017 issue of Model Aviation. After a modeler advances beyond a basic high-wing trainer, a more powerful

Flite Fest South

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Written by Barry Vaught Flite Test continues to expand its popular flying event As seen in the April 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Photo Gallery Josh Bixler, Flite Test president, addresses everyone

Helicopter Flight Training

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Written by Jim Ryan A simple path from hovering, to forward flight, to nose-in hovering How-to As seen in the December 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Budding helicopter pilots today have more training

September 2016: Education Through Aviation

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Written by Bill Pritchett Column Updated from the September 2016 issue of Model Aviation. "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering

Methods for Noise Reduction in EDFs

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Written by Don Slusarczyk Tips for making your jet sound better and quieter Technical As seen in the April 2016 issue of Model Aviation. Electric ducted-fan (EDF) models have been around for many

Identify, Notify, and Rectify

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Written by Chad Budreau AMA in Action Column As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. For 80 years, AMA members have found safe places to fly and enjoy this great hobby. Whether at designated

Taking the Mystery Out of TFRs

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Written by Rich Hanson AMA in Action Column Edited for timeliness from the August 2013 issue of Model Aviation. Since January 2009, restrictions on model aircraft operations have been included as part