Model Airplane News

Model Airplane News is the brand that started it all back in 1929, and it remains the trusted resource for RC aircraft enthusiasts everywhere. Written for the full spectrum of RC airplane, helicopter, and multirotor fliers—from beginners to seasoned pros—Model Airplane News entertains and informs with on-the-flight line event coverage, impressive flight techniques, detailed flight reports, DIY workshop projects, and much more.

FLIGHT PLAN

Model Airplane News

PILOT PROJECTS • SHOWCASING WHAT YOU BUILD & FLY

HOBBY HACKS • HELPFUL READER HINTS

NEW PRODUCTS • REVIEWS | PERSONALITIES | GEAR | FUN STUFF | NEWS

WD-40 PRECISION PEN • Portable, compact & easy to use

ARIZONA WARBIRDS & CLASSICS • A low-stress, high-fun flying good time!

WOW THE CROWD!

CREATE FAST, ACCURATE RIBS • Stacking and shaping makes it easy!

X-FLY MODEL 80MM ALPHA JET • Highlighting the French demonstration team!

PUTTING ON A SHOW!

L-19 BIRD DOG • Big and impressive, this is a blast to fly!

CIVILIAN TURNED AIR FORCE SCOUT

PAINT A PILOT FIGURE • It’s easier than you may think!

F-22 RAPTOR • Chris Gleason’s ultra-detailed, 1/7-scale jet

USE RADIO TELEMETRY • Staying informed in flight

HOW TELEMETRY SAVED MY GIANT CUB

STINSON RELIANT SR-5E • A precision scale copy of the straight-wing classic

LEARN ON THE GO WITH DIGITAL DOWNLOADS!

FLY A FIGURE 6 WITH A HALF-ROLL DOWN • For many, watching a precise aerobatic routine is almost like watching an aerial ballet, and to the aerobatic pilot, there is no feeling that is more gratifying than executing the perfect flight. However, flying a flawless routine boils down to not only having a properly tuned aircraft, but also having a firm understanding of your ability and what is required from each individual maneuver. All complex maneuvers develop from rather simple variations, and this month, we’ll discuss a maneuver that takes elements from both the roll and an outside loop. Let’s get started!

The Vought F4U Corsair • Iconic since 1942

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