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Model Aviation Online Features

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

 

I Am the AMA: Jim Colwell

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I Am the AMA: Jim Colwell

Jim Colwell shares his journey in model aviation, leading the Quartzsite Desert Flyers and establishing an RC museum in Arizona.

Spring Indoor FF Contests

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Man adjusting a large, pink model airplane indoors.

Indoor Free Flight Nats showcased records by youth fliers and improved competition formats, despite challenging weather conditions.

TrackIR 5

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Cap with "Team Pimps" text, surrounded by electronics on a wooden desk.

TrackIR 5 enhances gaming with head tracking for PCs, supporting over 100 games. Priced at $150-$175, it requires software setup.

Covering Materials for FF

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Hand holding a red model glider plane over a dry field.

Free Flight model coverings have evolved, offering various lightweight materials like Mylar, Doculam, and tissues for enhanced performance.

Vapor Mania

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Vapor Mania Twin Vapor logo with model airplane against blue background.

Build a Twin Vapor airplane using a Night Vapor and an mCX controller for improved flying experience and twin-motor functionality.

Updated ’70s Gryphon

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Updated '70s Gryphon graphic with a person holding a model aircraft.

Bill O'Keefe rebuilds the Gryphon RC glider from the '70s, enhancing its design and scale for a rewarding flying experience.