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Model Aviation readers across the country are sharing aviation stories, innovative ideas, and fond memories. Join the conversation, read a story, and add your thoughts in the comment section below each article.

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Sig Manufacturing 1/5-Scale Piper Cub

Written by Peter Cary I recently built this Sig Manufacturing 1/5-scale Piper Cub. It was a pleasure to build from this kit, which included precision laser-cut parts and easy to follow instructions. I

Written by Alain Adam, Metamora, Michigan My love for model aviation started at age 10 in Jos, Nigeria, when my father’s friend gave me a Graupner Super Flitzer Control Line plane with a Graupner

Written by Pete Lewis Inaugural event held in June 2019 On June 1, the Longmont Innovation Center (IC) hosted its first Aerofest event. The day was filled with air shows, battles, races, vendor tents

Written by Mike Deitchman A pilot builds an aircraft from 3D-printed parts I’ve recently decided to try building and flying a 3D printed plane and purchased the plans from 3D LabPrint for the 90mm F

Written by Jack Kreska Adapting a foamie I have built and flown a couple of the Electric Ducted-Fan (EDF) models from Flight Test. The latest one I’ve built is the FT-X29 EDF. This plane, in my

Written by Dave Robinson Feathered guests found in front seat I thought you might be amused by a group of four soon to be pilots, who have a perfect home. I have a very deep covered front porch

Modeling While Aging

Written by Anonymous What you are about to read is a combination of recollections and observations from an AMA member who is a die-hard modeler. If you’re less than 35 years of age, you’ll probably be

Written by Robert Van Devender Skills that transcend modeling I have contended, throughout my life, that model airplane building and flying teaches a young person more essential skills than perhaps

Written by Stan Alexander WACO Air Museum and Learning Center WACO Air Museum and Learning Center WACO Air Museum and Learning Center When going to Toledo, Ohio, for The Toledo Show: R/C Model Expo, I

Sparring Sparrows

Written by Mike Park Pilot member describes flying on a farm with nature's aviators I recently purchased an Eflite Radian UMX and have flown it several times at my sister's farm, resulting in some

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Sig Manufacturing 1/5-Scale Piper Cub

My Story ... I Love This Hobby!

Aerofest 2019

Building a 3D-printed airplane

Flite Test EDF

Interesting Pilots for a PT-17

Modeling While Aging

Early Modeling Skills

WACO Air Museum and Learning Center

Sparring Sparrows