Features

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

The Legacy of Jim Walker

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Jim Walker greatly impacted aeromodeling with innovations like the AJ Interceptor and Fireball, blending recreation with military use.

Written by Tony Stillman Flying Site Assistance Column As seen in the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation. Hello again! By the time you read this, things should be starting to warm up here—with

Written by Rich Hanson President's Perspective Column As seen in the May 2017 issue of Model Aviation. The first recorded midair collision occurred on October 3, 1910. Frenchman René Thomas, flying an

Written by Bob Engle Illuminate your Scale machine to get it the attention it deserves How-to As seen in the December 2009 issue of Model Aviation. I have been flying RC models for 34 years. I bought

Join IMAC for fun, friendship, and flying skills improvement. Any scale model can compete; camaraderie is the true winning experience.

Written by Tony Stillman, Flying Site Coordinator Relationship building with communities and neighbors Column As seen in the November 2016 issue of Model Aviation. As of this writing, we have just

In 1917, US aeromodeling grew popular with 25 clubs; records set, competitions held, and interest surged post World War I.

Written by Jay Smith Creative modeling at your fingertips How-to As seen in the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus Video Download the Barnstormer Figure! Download the Barnstormer (.stl

Written by Stan Alexander RC Scale Column Digital bonus content for the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Approximately a third of my models are now electric powered. In some ways it’s a

Written by Jon Barnes Open source brings versatile functionality. Product Review As seen in the February 2018 issue of Model Aviation. Bonus video Specifications Frequency and modulation: 2.4 GHz