A Brief History of Free Flight
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Alphonse Pénaud's 1871 Free Flight flight predated the Wright brothers, leading to a rich history of competitive model aviation.
Below are articles featured in both the print and online edition of Model Aviation. Select an article to read more.
Tips to Get Your 3D Printer Up and Running
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3D Printing By Don Slusarczyk | don@slusarczyk.com As seen in the July 2024 issue of Model Aviation. IN MY PREVIOUS COLUMN, I mentioned that I would provide some helpful tips for getting your 3D
VSC Stunt Championships XXXV
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Control Line Aerobatics By Joe Daly | stunt38060@gmail.com As seen in the July 2024 issue of Model Aviation. THE VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS (VSC) XXXV was held March 13-16 at Christopher Columbus
A Wingman’s Second Time Around
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Free Flight Scale By Tom Hallman | maxfliart@hallmanstudio.com As seen in the July 2024 issue of Model Aviation. "USE THE GOOD WOOD." This is a heartfelt phrase I’ve heard far too often in recent
For Beginners Only
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By Bill Munroe As seen in the January 1995 issue of Model Aviation. This is aimed at beginners. For those who are really new to the hobby, these words of wisdom (?) are intended to help you in your
Picking a Prototype to Model
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Control Line Navy Carrier By Dick Perry | tailhooker@comcast.net As seen in the June 2024 issue of Model Aviation. ONE OF THE THINGS that appeals to me most in Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier modeling
Setting Up Shop
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Free Flight Duration By Louis Joyner | joynerduration@gmail.com As seen in the June 2024 issue of Model Aviation. I BUILT MY FIRST Free Flight model when I was 7 years old on our front porch. The
Electric CL Skyraider
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Full Stunt performance in a sheet-foam profile design By Dick Sarpolus As seen in the September 2005 issue of Model Aviation. Will electric power introduce Control Line (CL) flying to a new generation
Clarissa Poston Interviews Skilly DeLoach
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Skilly DeLoach, an accomplished Junior FF pilot, discusses her experience as a woman in the hobby of model aviation. To read “Model Aviation: A Hobby For All,” in which Skilly is featured, visit the
Clarissa Poston Interviews Geena Tucker
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Geena Tucker, an accomplished RC helicopter pilot and aerospace welder, discusses her experiences as a woman in the hobby of model aviation. To read “Model Aviation: A Hobby For All,” in which Geena