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

Mastering the Immelmann

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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. The problem

July 2014 Wallpaper

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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. Each month we will offer free wallpaper

KDS Agile 5.5 550-Size Helicopter

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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

Sig Kadet Senior Sport EG

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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

Maxford 1/6-scale Bleriot XI ARF

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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

Stu Richmond: 1929-2014

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Written by Rachelle Haughn Widely published aeromodeling author passes Stuart L. “Stu” Richmond, who devoted most of his life to teaching others about aeromodeling through hundreds of columns and

Davis DA-2A

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A simplistic FF ruber Design Article, photos, and design by Tom Houle Read the full article in the July 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Order Plans from AMA Plans Service Leeon Davis wanted his own

XFC 2014

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Written by Model Aviation Staff Event coverage of XFC 2014 Read complete coverage in the September 2014 digital edition issue of Model Aviation. To be a competitive 3-D model airplane pilot, you need

A Tribute to Mike Olson

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a True Life-Long Modeler celebrated Daughter follows in father's aeromodeling footsteps. By Aimee (Olson) Bagley and Linda Kegal. Mike Olson of Fargo, North Dakota, recently passed away from a 9 1/2

RAMS Giant Scale Warbird Event 2014

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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