Model Aviation Online Features

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

 

Air Point R/C Aircraft Wild Thing


Written by Tom Sullivan A fun, quick little plane for combat and sport. Online exclusive review including a build video and a flight video.

Specifications

Model Type: Ready to assemble wood kit (balsa, ply, & spruce) Wingspan: 36 inches Wing Area: 360 square inches Airfoil:Symmetrical Length: 31 inches

Reading Plans


Written by Paul Kohlmann

Learn how to correctly read your plans.

Featured in the Construction Series in Model Aviation May 2015.

MicroHenrys Top Ten


Ed Henry created the MicroHenrys which were published in Model Aviation for ten years. We've compiled ten of our favorite comics.

June 2015 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases James Fruit's Rearwin Speedster. Featured on the June 2015 cover of Model Aviation.

Joe Nall Week 2015


Written by Matt Ruddick Photography by Jenni Alderman A look back at Joe Nall Week 2015 with photo galleries and video recap.

RJX Vector 700 3D Speed


Written by Chris Mulcahy A nice eye-opener for some alternate designs. Flight video and review Featured in RC Helicopters in Model Aviation June 2015.

Test-Model Details

Radio system: Futaba 14SG; Futaba R6203SB receiver Flybarless system: Futaba CGY750 three-axis gyro Motor: KDE Direct KDE700XF-535-G3 535 Kv

Krill Extra 330SC 35%


Written by Joe and Chris Hass A 3-D aircraft with beautiful flight performance


Specifications

Model type: Scale Aerobatic 3-D Skill level: Advanced Wingspan: 103.5 inches Wing area: 130 dm2 Length: 102 inches Weight: 26 pounds, 2 ounces Power system: 80-120cc gas engine Radio: Five-plus-channel radio system

Maxford USA Gotha G.IV


Written by Greg Gimlick Pilot the German World War I heavy bomber. Flight video and abridged review. Full review in Model Aviation June 2015.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 62.5 inches Wing area: 609 square inches Airfoil: Flat bottom

Model Aviation Digital vs. Print


Still have questions about whether to receive Model Aviation in print or digital? We walk you through the pros and cons to help you make the right choice.

Build U/Tronics Single-Channel Units


Written by Clancy C. Arnold Single-Channel Unit Part One Featured in the Model Aviation June 2015

Build U/Tronics Multichannel Encoder Units


Written by Clancy C. Arnold Multichannel Encoder Unit Part Two Featured in the Model Aviation June 2015

Build U/Tronics Multichannel Decoder Units


Written by Clancy C. Arnold Multichannel Decoder Unit Part Three Featured in the Model Aviation June 2015

Don Brann’s Piper PA-18


Written by Don Brann Don Brann discusses his Piper PA-18 Featured in Stan Alexander's RC Scale Column in Model Aviation June 2015.

Margaret June CL Sportsman Goodyear Racer

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Written by Bill Bischoff.
Build your own competition aircraft.
Step-by-step build article and order plans.
Featured in the Model Aviation June 2015.

Retro RC 1913 Eastbourne Monoplane


Written by Terry Dunn. Experience early English aircraft design with this laser-cut kit. Flight video and photos by the author and Bryan McLarty. As featured in the May 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Scale laser-cut kit Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot

Great Planes P-51 Mustang ARF GP/EP ARF


Written by Andrew Griffith. Transition to warbirds with this uncomplicated design. Read an abridged review and watch a flight video. As featured in the May 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Electric or .46 nitro-powered sport warbird Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 52 inches

Semiscale Floatplane Roundup


Written by Andrew Griffith Three water-ready models put to the test. Flyzone DHC-2 Beaver Island Wings Edition Rx-R, ParkZone Sport Cub BNF with AS3X, Multiplex Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter Rx-R Read an abridged review and watch videos of each aircraft.

E-flite Carbon-Z Cub


Written by Jon Barnes This rugged, Giant Scale floatplane quickly lifts off the water Digital exclusive review also featured in the May 2015 issue of Model Aviation Digital.

May 2015 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases Clark Salisbury's SkySkimmer. Featured on the May 2015 cover of Model Aviation.

Multirotors at the NAB 2015


Written by Chad Budreau Multirotors were the hot topic at the National Association of Broadcasters Show. Online exclusive feature including event video.

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