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As seen in the June 2025 issue of Model Aviation.

National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month, and it’s a great time of the year to remind yourself of the best safety practices in our hobby. AMA has a wide range of safety-based resources, including the AMA Safety Program Handbook, which can be found at www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/documents/100.pdf.

For a compilation of AMA safety videos, visit the AMA YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@modelaircraft. Various safety topics, such as battery care, night operations, drone safety, and much more, are all covered in a great 22-video safety playlist at bit.ly/3Eo48qR.

Celebrating 50 years, Model Aviation magazine covers displayed.

Model Aviation Magazine Celebrates 50 Years!

Model Aviation, the flagship magazine of AMA, is celebrating its 50th year of publication in its current form! The first issue was published in July 1975. Since then, it has been a monthly publication and key benefit for members. The magazine has evolved with technological advances and industry changes to stay current.

Throughout 2025, we are celebrating this milestone in all of AMA’s media channels. Perhaps you have a story to tell concerning Model Aviation magazine, or maybe a moment in time when the magazine inspired you in some way. Submit your story to media@modelaviation.com. It might be shared with the membership in future communications.

Read more about how Model Aviation was originally started in 1936 and has evolved over 89 years to become the magazine it is today in AMA’s The First 75 Years supplement at www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/gov/docs/AMA75-ONLINESUPPLEMENT.pdf, which was published for AMA’s 75th anniversary in 2011.

Toy helicopter model "Fly Wing UH-1 Huey V4" in flight.

Get the Choppa!

Fitz Walker reviews the Fly Wing UH-1 Huey V4 450-size, GPS-stabilized helicopter on page 33 of this issue. Read the article to find out why he’s impressed with its flight performance, and watch his supplemental YouTube video review at www.ModelAviation.com.