AMA This Week

A Few Things About the Nats

A history of the Nats and a request for 2008 memorabilia, highlighting its changing titles and ongoing research efforts.

RC model airplanes evolved from the Good brothers' 1937 flights, leading to significant technological advancements over the decades.

Scratch builders can easily resize model plans for personalization, utilizing digital printing to match materials and maintain scale.

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

Andrew Jesky shares his journey in RC Aerobatics, emphasizing practice, community, and the pursuit of improvement in flying.

Pylon Racing is accessible for moderate pilots; it offers fun competition and skills improvement in a supportive environment.

Carl Goldberg, a model aviation legend, was revered not just for his designs but also for his kindness and respect for others.

SAE Aero Design West: Students from around the world compete in an engineering challenge, designing and flying model aircraft.

Build a BN.1 model aircraft with traditional techniques for Jumbo Scale Competition, featuring detailed assembly and flight tips.

Explore Free Flight, the original heavier-than-air aviation, with catapult gliders and the P-30 model for model aviation enthusiasts.