Features

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

CENTER OF GRAVITY

How to determine your CG By Stan Burak As seen in the February 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Dealing with our aircraft’s center of gravity on our RC models is taken for granted. I want to make it

by Tony Stillman, Flying Site Coordinator As seen in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation. It is a good idea for club members to think about their flying site situation and plan activities to

Spitfire Mk XIV By Dennis Norman Editor’s note: Dennis Norman, author of Model Aviation’s “Free Flight Scale” column since 2002, passed away in November 2021. In honor of his many contributions to

By David Boyll [email protected] Photos by the author The Volunteer Aeromodelers club of Knoxville, Tennessee, developed a minimal set of criteria for a novice-level Pylon Racing class for fun

Written by Dave Garwood [email protected] RC SLOPE SOARING As seen in the December 2021 issue of Model Aviation. When the weather is unfavorable for Slope Soaring, we can fly tiny gliders

Written by Fitz Walker Hobby Club Leprechaun As seen in the February 2022 issue of Model Aviation. Review At a Glance Specifications Wingspan: 102 inches Length: 80 inches Wing area: 1,705 sq. in

BUILDING AND FLYING airplanes, sharing the passion of aviation, and having life-long friendships with likeminded people who enjoy the same hobby as our own, are all characteristics of both

Written by Jay Smith and Ed Smetak Photos by the authors Hangar 9 60-Inch Ultra Stick PNP As seen in the January 2022 issue of Model Aviation. Review At a Glance Specifications Type: PNP electric

Written by Lee Ray and Fitz Walker [email protected] | [email protected] Photos by the authors An RC event worthy of Texas As seen in the February 2022 issue of Model Aviation. It is well

Written by Gary Fitch | [email protected] Photos courtesy of the STARS club The STARS story As seen in the February 2022 issue of Model Aviation. Members and friends eat under the pavilion while