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

Fly it on your schedule

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Written by Jay Smith Horizon Hobby E-flite Night Timber X 1.2M BNF Basic With AS3X and SAFE Select As seen in the December 2020 issue of Model Aviation. At a Glance Specifications Type: Electric

The Legacy Of Mike Nassise

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Person throwing a model glider in a grassy field.
Written by Dennis Norman Free Flight Scale As seen in the November 2020 issue of Model Aviation Access a partial listing of FAC Simple Scale Airplane Plans drawn by Mike Nassise! THE AEROMODELING

A Building Primer

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AMA Government Affairs FAA Regulations Timeline with seasons from Fall 2018 to Summer 2020.
Written by Greg Gimlick Get started with the basics Feature As seen in the October 2020 issue of Model Aviation 01. The is the author and his Old School Model Works Comet. 02. The Comet looks great in

Group building projects

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Amazon logo with white text on a black background.
Written by Dave Garwood RC Slope Soaring As seen in the December 2018 issue of Model Aviation The joy and challenge of participating in a group build is explained by this month’s guest writer, Joe

The Stratolaunch Takes Flight

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The STRATOLAUNCH TAKES FLIGHT, blue and black text.
Written by Rachelle Haughn Feature As seen in the November 2020 issue of Model Aviation Bonus Video 01. Mason Hutchison (L) and Dan Kreigh pose for a selfie while working for Stratolaunch. The AMA

3D Printing A Fully Functional RC Aircraft

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Written by Eric Haddad Find out what is involved to bring your creation to life As seen in the November 2020 issue of Model Aviation. A huge part of my childhood (as I am sure many readers can relate

NATS 2020

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Nats 2020 logo; text: "A new year; a different competition."
A new year, a different competition Written by Rachelle Haughn As seen in the November 2020 issue of Model Aviation. 01. RC Combat aircraft fight for cuts at the 2020 Nats. 02. A group of pilots

Sticky Strategies

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Velcro strips with text: Sticky Strategies; Tips for using Velcro with model aircraft.
Written by Terry Dunn Tips for using Velcro with model aircraft As seen in the September 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Have you ever had the hook-and-loop tape peel off of the battery in your electric

Complete Metric Assortment #992

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Complete Metric Assortment #992, hardware kits and tools displayed on a table.
New Products that are Worth a Closer Look Product Spotlight As seen in the September 2020 issue of Model Aviation. HAVING EXTRA screws, nuts, and washers is a necessity in this hobby, and having them

FAA Regulation Timeline

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AMA Government Affairs FAA Regulations Timeline with seasons from Fall 2018 to Summer 2020.
Written by Tyler Dobbs AMA In Action Advocating for Members As seen in the October 2020 issue of Model Aviation. IN RECENT YEARS, the AMA Government Affairs team has worked diligently with Congress