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Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport Aviator There are many types of model airplanes. Some are built from wood kits—assembled one stick at a time

Welcome to the exciting world of model aviation! Questions and answers are an important part of any new undertaking, and to make your entry into this

Originally by Dave Scott As featured on page 45 in the December 2011 issue. Introduction When most people learn how to drive a car, they work hard at

Originally by Bob Aberle I created a new Radio Control (RC) trainer design that I call the "Scratch-One." The idea was to utilize the RC system and

Indoor gliders are gliders which are flown inside a building. The AMA has 3 events (classifications) for indoor gliders: Hand-launch gliders -

Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider Most modern glider designs today include the use of carbon fiber, typically in the fuselages and sometimes

By Rusty Kennedy Purpose: To best serve its members, clubs and programs, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has developed recommended duties and

AMA Potential Flying Site Locations Contact Tony Stillman. AMA Flying Site Assistance Coordinator [email protected] 912-242-2407 To learn more

An overview for those wishing to fly from the cockpit By Patrick Sherman As featured in the April 2014 issue of Model Aviation The development of FPV

The Wing Surface The wing provides the primary lifting surface normally for an airplane with the stabilizer providing some lift but exists primarily