AMA This Week

Summary of model aviation organizations, acronyms, and competition categories for enthusiasts, focusing on FAI, NAA, and AMA.

Learn to make lightweight plywood skis for model planes, improving stability and handling on snow-covered ground.

The Dyna-Jet engine's history details its development, success, and enduring legacy in model aviation and pulsejet technology.

A DIY fan-powered simulator helps novice pilots learn RC controls and improve their flying skills safely and simply.

The 1978 Nats in Lake Charles had great weather, smooth operations, and over 1100 entries, making it a successful model airplane championship.

A veteran builder shares insights on choosing and competing with Scale models, highlighting optimal designs and contest strategies.

Model Aviation, relaunched in 1975, continues to serve AMA members with features and news in the model aeronautics field.