Hermeus was founded in 2018, the company notes, to transform the global transportation network. “Using lessons learned from our time at NewSpace companies, we’re developing Mach...
As reported on Thedrive.com, the U.S. Navy is set to pick between options from at least three manufacturers as it seeks to replace its T-45 Goshawk...
Owing to the inertia of its high-mounted tail, the sudden halting of a T-tailed glider can result in a broken fuselage. To minimize the risk of...
This easy-to-make unit is designed to adapt rear float struts to a low-wing model. Wrap a metal clip around the horizontal section of the rear struts...
One of the old saws in aviation is that well designed airplanes are intrinsically beautiful, but sometimes this rule is violated, and the early 1980’s Tacit...
On June 4, 2021, The U.S. Navy refueled an F-18 fighter using an unmanned drone for the first time. The drone, dubbed MQ-25 Stingray, uses the...
Fitting wing roots flush against fiberglass fuselages can be frustrating, but here’s a way to achieve a perfect fit. Tape plastic wrap or wax paper onto...
If you want to make identical parts, secure the blanks with staples before you start cutting. Two staples—one at each end—with a small square of cardboard...
Throughout the coming months, I will be detailing the intricate flying techniques required to perform a variety of 3D maneuvers while I share some solutions to...
As always, the Model Airplane News editors agree that our favorite regional event to attend is the Warbirds Over Delaware (WOD) Giant-Scale Fly-In held at Lums...
I’ve been finishing and painting fabric covered scale models for many years. The best products I have found for the job is Stits Lite fabric and...
My first published article was the Scamper Jr. Free Flight pusher that appeared in the October 1971 issue of Model Airplane News. I thought it might...