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

Phoenix Model Waco 50-61cc Gas/EP ARF

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Written by Andrew Griffith Relive the Golden Age with this Giant Scale classic Product review As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Video Specifications Model type: Semiscale ARF

The Legacy of Jim Walker

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Red model airplane on an advertisement for U-Control aviation kits.

Jim Walker greatly impacted aeromodeling with innovations like the AJ Interceptor and Fireball, blending recreation with military use.

FCC Concerns

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Written by Tony Stillman Flying Site Assistance Column As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Hello again! By the time you read this, things should be starting to warm up here—with

Custom Scale Helicopter Landing Lights

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Written by Bob Engle Illuminate your Scale machine to get it the attention it deserves How-to As seen in the December 2009 issue of Model Aviation. I have been flying RC models for 34 years. I bought

Getting Started in IMAC Competition

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Written by Mike Hurley Improve your flying skills while making new friends Column As seen in the July 2015 issue of Model Aviation. Getting Started in IMAC Competition You’ll see big airplanes at IMAC

A Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing

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Written by Jay Smith Creative modeling at your fingertips How-to As seen in the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Video Download the Barnstormer Figure! Download the Barnstormer (.stl

SafeStart Installation

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Written by Stan Alexander RC Scale Column Digital bonus content for the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Approximately a third of my models are now electric powered. In some ways it’s a