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

Troubleshooting Landings

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Written by Dave Scott Lesson in proactive vs. ractive flying As seen in the October 2012 issue of Model Aviation. Lessons in Proactive VS. Reactive Flying Many pilots think that stick time and getting

FMS Dassault Rafale

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author: Jon Barnes | [email protected] A new, exquisitely detailed EDF jet First Impressions The global pandemic that began its worldwide surge early in 2020 resulted in a manufacturing malaise

Wingnut Tech Night Radian LED Controller

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New Products that are Worth a Closer Look Product Spotlight As seen in the January 2021 issue of Model Aviation. THE E-FLITE NIGHT RADIAN FT 2.0M is a popular model that has introduced many hobbyists

The History Of SAB Goblin Helicopters

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Written by James Wang An exclusive interview with Enrico Bernabei, the designer of SAB Helicopters As seen in the December 2020 issue of Model Aviation. The SAB Goblin is probably the most popular RC

Spektrum NX6 Transmitter

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New Products that are Worth a Closer Look As seen in the February 2021 issue of Model Aviation. Product Spotlight Full review will be in a future issue Bonus Video At a Glance Specifications Band: 2.4

S.M.A.L.L. Fly-In

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Written by Fitz Walker Smaller airplanes provide big fun As seen in the February 2021 issue of Model Aviation. For more than 30 years, modelers from across the country have met annually to celebrate a

AMA Members Set Guinness World Record

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In The Air Membership News & Updates From AMA As seen in the November 2020 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Video FOUR AMA MEMBERS have learned that an RC flight they made in 2019 has set a world record

Portable digital scales

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Written by Don Slusarczyk Free Flight Indoor As seen in the October 2018 issue of Model Aviation. A portable digital scale in your toolbox at a flying session or a contest is one of those items that