AMA This Week

Making a Mark on History

Current and former AMA members have received the prestigious Collier Trophy for their achievements in aviation and space.

By Dave Scott; email: 1usrcfs@gmail.com Graphics by the author As seen in the December 2014 and April 2015 issues of Model Aviation. Part 1: Become a successful heli pilot by learning to hover As the

By Fred Cronenwett | clscale7@gmail.com As seen in the August 2023 issue of Model Aviation. Hang the model from the ceiling to measure the angle of the fuselage relative to the ground. The blue line

Seagull Models Maxi Lift Utility Aircraft

Fly, tow sailplanes, and drop parachutes By Fitz Walker | flying_fitz@yahoo.com Photos by the author and Lee Ray As seen in the August 2023 issue of Model Aviation. With the flaps deployed, the Maxi

A model deserving of the word "fun" By Tony Stillman | tonys@modelaircraft.org Photos by the author and Matt Ruddick As seen in the August 2023 issue of Model Aviation. The PT-19’s color scheme is

The Senior Pattern Association’s newcomers guide to Aerobatics By Duane Wilson | Photos by the author except as noted As seen in the July 2007 Issue of Model Aviation. I wrote an introductory article

E-Flite Slow Ultra Stick 1.2M BNF Basic With AS3X and SAFE Select

An airplane that deserves to be called more than "ugly!" By Jay Smith | jays@modelaircraft.org - Photos by the author and Jennifer Alderman As seen in the August 2023 issue of Model Aviation. The Slow

Imagine launching a model off of a hill, over a sloping alpine meadow into lift that pushes the aircraft higher and higher … By Bob Sifleet Photos by the author except as noted As seen in the May 2006

Radio Control Soaring By Dave Garwood As seen in the April 1997 issue of Model Aviation. A reader proposed this month’s futuristic topic: crystal-ball gazing into the prospects for RC Soaring. Andrew

Model builder, designer, and author By Jay Smith | jays@modelaircraft.org JAY SMITH: How did you become involved with model aviation? DEREK MICKO: My dad (Jeff Micko) was active in RC and Scale