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Model aviation

From Nats to NASA

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NASA engineer Susan Weisenbach Johnson reflects on her journey from model aviation to mentorship in STEM and her pioneering work at NASA.

A Life of Free Flight

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Man crouching on grass, holding a model airplane with tools nearby.

Louis Joyner reflects on his journey in Free Flight model aircraft, highlighting competitions, camaraderie, and his love for building models.

A Century in Motion

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Hazel Sig-Hester, a pioneering aviator, inspired generations through her love of flight and founded Sig Manufacturing, shaping model aviation.

Learning New Tricks

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Two men on a track assembling a model aircraft outdoors.

Dick Perry shares insights on electric model control lines, motor timing, and monitoring systems from recent flying events.