Model Aviation Online Features

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

 

Gary Wright


Review by Chris Mulcahy Interview with Team Thunder Tiger and Team Futaba pilot Gary Wright The king of low head speed and old-school 3-D Featured in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Chris Mulcahy: What is a flybar?

Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II


Review by Jay Smith An enjoyable EDF jet experience Abridged review and bonus photos. Read the complete review in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale EDF Skill level: Beginner builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 43.3 inches Length: 39.4 inches Weight: 59.26 ounces

Hitec Weekender F4U Corsair


Review by Terry Dunn Photos by Bryan McLarty A park-size rendition of the famous fighter Abridged review and video highlights. Read the complete review in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale park flyer ARF Skill level: Beginner builder; Intermediate pilot Wingspan: 29 inches

Curtiss P-6E Hawk EP BiPlane ARF


by Tom Sullivan Exclusive review of Great Plane's P-6E Hawk Experience the grace and beauty of 1930s aviation Featured in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Builder Puts His Own Spin on a Classic Aircraft


by Stephen Coomer Photos by Grant Brummett

Dick Sarpolus’ Thermix ’13


Build your own thermal hunter Article, photos, and design by Dick Sarpolus Read the full article in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

Mastering the Immelmann


by Dave Scott Lessons in proactive vs. reactive flying The Immelmann is an aerobatic maneuver that allows you to do a 180° turnaround Featured in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

July 2014 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases SEFF. Featured on the July 2014 cover of Model Aviation.

KDS Agile 5.5 550-Size Helicopter


Written by Andrew Griffith A high-quality electric helicopter kit. Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model Type: Electric Helicopter Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced Main Rotor Diameter: 49.6 inches (1,260mm) Length: 44 inches (1,120mm) Height: 13.8 inches (350mm)

Sig Kadet Senior Sport EG


Written by Greg Gimlick The legendary aircraft makes a fantastic ARF. Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model type: Trainer ARF Skill level: Beginner builder; beginner pilot Wingspan: 78 inches Wing area: 1,148 square inches Airfoil: Flat bottom Length: 65 inches

Maxford 1/6-scale Bleriot XI ARF


Written by Robb Wilson Experience the thrill of early aviation Read the complete review in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.


Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 51 inches Wing area: 552 square inches Length: 42 inches

Stu Richmond: 1929-2014


Written by Rachelle Haughn Widely published aeromodeling author passes

Davis DA-2A


A simplistic FF ruber Design Article, photos, and design by Tom Houle Read the full article in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

XFC 2014


Written by Model Aviation Staff Event coverage of XFC 2014 Read complete coverage in the September 2014 digital edition issue of Model Aviation.

A Tribute to Mike Olson


a True Life-Long Modeler celebrated Daughter follows in father's aeromodeling footsteps. By Aimee (Olson) Bagley and Linda Kegal.

RAMS Giant Scale Warbird Event 2014


Riverside Aero Modelers Society steps up their annual event to make it a Giant Scale. By Ken A. Blackford, Contest Director and Bliss Teague. Featured in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation AMA News District IV.

The Riverside Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) 2014 Giant Scale Warbird event was held April 11-12.

Adding Floats to a Mini Vapor


Download free plans for mini vapor floats. Written and designed by Joe Malinchack Featured in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

NEFI 2014


A weekend of electric fun-flying at one of the world's premier model flying sites! Photos by Jennifer Orebaugh. Video by Nick Murhling. To be featured in an upcoming issue of Model Aviation.

June 2014 Wallpaper


Download a free desktop wallpaper for your Mac, PC, or other device. This month's wallpaper showcases Model Aviation's coverage of Florida Jets 2014 Featured on the June 2014 cover of Model Aviation.

Each month we will offer free wallpaper to download from the cover of Model Aviation.

Xstream


Simplicity and versatility in foam Article, photos, and design by Charles Mackey Read the full article in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation.

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