Features

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

Support FLOAT, a FF documentary

Phil Kibbe, Ben Saks and Jack Shannon are working hard on FLOAT, a documentary currently being filmed that explores the fascinating world of Indoor Free Flight Duration Aeronautics. The goal of FLOAT

Beginner's Guide to Free Flight text with a boy and model plane on blue gradient background.

Explore Free Flight, the original heavier-than-air aviation, with catapult gliders and the P-30 model for model aviation enthusiasts.

Written by Mark Fadley As featured on page 20 in the June 2012 issue. Read an abridged summary and online exclusive photos. Each year there are significant events we look forward to, dream about, and

Video with Greg Hahn A video supplement to Project Scratch Build feature on page 38 of the June 2012 issue. Online exclusive video featuring must have tools for any scratch builder. AMA Technical

Written by Andrew Griffith Heli event gives back to the community Event coverage As seen in the June 2012 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Photos You might think that the biggest attraction in Florida

Written by Bob Aberle. Find the entire feature on page 57 in the June 2012 issue. Watch an online video with the owner of Stevens AeroModel about the Swift 100. Specifications Model type: Electric

Written by John Glezellis. Find Part I on page 119 in the June 2012 issue. Part II Interview with QuiQue Somenzini. JG: I know that you have designed quite a few airplanes, not only when you had your

Written by Louis Joyner Online Bonus Content from the July 2012 issue. At first glance, Don DeLoach’s new E-36 electric Free Flight design, the Super Pearl 202-E, recalls the small Free Flight power

Written by Ed Kettler. Photos by Pat McNamara Online exclusive event coverage. The skies over North Texas were filled with fighters, bombers, trainers and helicopters from June 10th through the 12th

Written by Jay Smith. As featured on page 70 in the May 2012 issue. Enter to win a Polaris XL. Sorry, entries are closed. We will announce the winner later this month. video provided by Model Aero's