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

Tiger Moth XL-716

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Written by Gary Ritchie As featured on page 39 in the September 2012 issue of Model Aviation. As featured in the Model Aviation tablet app. It’s no exaggeration to say that building Scale model

How To Install Retractable Landing Gear

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Written by Chuck Snyder As featured on page 37 in the August 2012 issue of Model Aviation. As featured in the Model Aviation tablet app. I suspect most modelers have their first experience with

Maxford USA Globe / Temco Swift

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Written by Tom Sullivan As featured on page 53 in the August 2012 issue of Model Aviation. As featured in the Model Aviation tablet app. I count myself lucky enough to be in a position as a product

Senior Pattern Association

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Written by Duane Wilson As featured on page 22 in the August 2012 issue of Model Aviation. Thirty pilots, flying the best of the golden age Pattern airplanes, gathered together for a special event

The History of Free Flight

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Written by Lindsay Sprague Online Exclusive Content. Free Flight is the oldest form of aeromodeling competition. The first national competition was held in 1915, sponsored by the Aero Club of America

Win a P-47D

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Written by Jay Smith As featured on page 72 of the August 2012 issue. Read about Airborne Models and enter to win a P-47 D Thunderbolt EP.World Models Manufacturing Company has been in existence for

Support FLOAT, a FF documentary

Phil Kibbe, Ben Saks and Jack Shannon are working hard on FLOAT, a documentary currently being filmed that explores the fascinating world of Indoor Free Flight Duration Aeronautics. The goal of FLOAT

Beginner's Guide to Free Flight

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Written by Don DeLoach Learn more about the original form of heavier-than-air flight How-to As seen in the July 2012 issue of Model Aviation. What is Free Flight? It’s a thrill, a challenge, a puzzle

Hobbico E-Fest

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Written by Mark Fadley As featured on page 20 in the June 2012 issue. Read an abridged summary and online exclusive photos. Each year there are significant events we look forward to, dream about, and

Scratch Build Tool Kit

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Video with Greg Hahn A video supplement to Project Scratch Build feature on page 38 of the June 2012 issue. Online exclusive video featuring must have tools for any scratch builder. AMA Technical