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

Heli Maintenance Tips

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Written by Chris Mulcahy RC Helicopters Column As seen in the February 2014 issue of Model Aviation. For many of us, these early months of the year are cold, with wintery weather in full swing. This

Great Planes Bird of Time EP Sailplane ARF

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Written by Terry Dunn Ready for long, relaxing flights? Product Review As seen in the May 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Specifications Type: ARF electric glider Wingspan: 118 inches Wing area: 1,050

Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 Valiant 10cc ARF

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Written by Fitz Walker An economical, gas-powered or quiet electric sport model Product Review As seen in the May 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Specifications Model type: Sport Skill level

Taking Helicopter Safety Seriously

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Written by Mark Fadely Radio Control Helicopters Column As seen in the July 2009 issue of Model Aviation. Hi, everyone! Thanks for checking out this month’s column. We cover the coolest aspect of RC

Diagnostics: Common Issues and Solutions

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Written by Greg Gimlick Electrics Column As seen in the October 2014 issue of Model Aviation. My last column, in the August 2014 issue, covered some basic thought processes necessary to diagnose a

Diagnostics Ain't Rocket Science

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Written by Greg Gimlick Electrics Column As seen in the August 2014 issue of Model Aviation. We all run into problems now and then. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to electrics or have been doing it

Old School

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Written by Larry Kruse A traditional aircraft design for the new builder Construction As seen in the May 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Specifications Type: Sport model Wingspan: 30.25 inches Length

Understanding Angle of Attack

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Written by Scott Stoops Flight Training Column As seen in the February 2013 issue of Model Aviation. On a trip with family and friends to Mexico, we were lucky enough to end up in the last row of

Reflecting on 2017

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Written by Chad Budreau Busy start to 2018 AMA in Action As seen in the March 2018 issue of Model Aviation. I often hear people complain that our federal government is too slow, wasteful, and