Model Aviation Online Features

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

That Will Never Fly… Oh Yes, It Will!

Modeler Tom Hallman explores designing unbuilt aircraft concepts, focusing on the Beechcraft Staggerwing twin for Free Flight.

The 2025 Vintage Stunt Championships in Tucson featured fierce competition, camaraderie, and resilience amidst challenging weather conditions.

The Hangar 9 10cc J-3 Cub is a versatile floatplane with various power options, great for both relaxing flights and aerobatics.

Joe Wurts, at 64, wins F5J Worlds title in Argentina; Junior John Bradley also shines, securing F5J Junior Championship.

Dick Perry's lifelong passion for model aviation led to a successful career in engineering and military, fostering community and camaraderie.

A journey from teaching to model aviation, highlighting Free Flight as a beginner-friendly way to learn aviation fundamentals.

Fly Wing's UH-1 Huey is an easy-to-fly, GPS-stabilized 450-class heli, perfect for beginners with great scale features and long flight times.

Installing propellers backward can halve thrust and increase current draw, drastically reducing performance. Always check orientation!

AMA emphasizes youth programming's importance, highlighting clubs like GCRCC and NGMA for their innovative approaches to engage young aviators.

Juan Cruz's journey from model aviation to aerospace engineer at NASA highlights how hobbies can shape careers.