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

Inside the Electronic Speed Control

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Written by Lee Estingoy Technical As seen in the November 2010 issue of Model Aviation. Mysterious events are often attributed to mystical causes, and brushless power systems are about as mysterious

National Aermodeling Heritage Program

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As seen in the November 2016 issue of Model Aviation. Scattered across the country are flying fields that played a significant part in the history and growth of aeromodeling. Today, at a handful of

John Kiker's models

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As seen in the December 2012 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video NASA Loan When NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) took off on September 19, 2012, to bring the Space Shuttle Endeavour to Los

More history of A-frame twin pushers

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Written by Maria VanVreede Read even more about A-frame twin pushers in Bob Angel’s “Old-Timers” column that was featured in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation. The National Model Aviation Museum

Sky Dancer

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Written by Clark Salisbury Build your own easy-to-fly aircraft Construction feature As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video Order Plans from AMA Plans Service Specifications

Contest Directors and Event Managers

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Written by Tony Stillman New event manager program Jim T. Graham of RC Groups fame and Model Aviation “Born to Fly” columnist tells you what a contest director does, how you can become one, and what

Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 30cc ARF

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Written by Andrew Griffith Fun to fly from land or water Product review As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video Specifications Model type: Sport Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan

Flyzone Rapide Performance Glider Rx-R

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Written by Terry Dunn A sport powered glider Product review As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video Specifications Model type: Aerobatic powered glider Skill level: Intermediate

Durafly EFXtra Racer

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Written by Jon Barnes Satisfy your need for speed Product review As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video Specifications Model type: PnF sport model speedster Skill level