While industry observers predict coming breakthroughs in batteries, solar cells, and hydrogen propulsion for full scale aircraft, engineers are designing and testing next generation helicopter power...
The DS-Composites Vortex 3 F3K has proven to be a high-performance DLG glider and has won many F3K competitions. The decision to develop the Vortex 3...
As reported by Aviationweek.com, a new proposal by the U.S. Air Force is transforming the concept of a “Loyal Wingman” for the Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber...
It takes a special kind of pilot—with nerves of steel!—to fly a bush plane. Bush pilots have to take off and land in very short distances...
When an engine backfires, the propeller and the nut could spin off. Reduce this risk by slipping a tight-fitting piece of fuel line over the threaded...
The Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas was packed with high-tech drones, accessories, and applications, and contributor Patrick Sherman was there to capture the highlights. Here,...
Filter fuel before you use it so that dirt and other foreign objects don’t contaminate your fuel tank or airborne filters. Take a coffee filter, put...
An officially licensed replica of the world-famous bush plane, the E-flite DRACO 2.0m is constructed mostly of injection molded foam that is painted in the distinctive...
Old School Model Works One-O Nine With its interlocking design and high-quality, laser-cut parts, the One-O-Nine is a quick build. In the air, the fully sheeted...
The UK-based “FlyZero” project run by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) plans to create zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030. ATI promotes transformative technology in air...
Built from Henry Haffke’s plans published in Model Airplane News in December 1994, this sort-a-scale model was converted from glow to electric and is powered by...
Joe converted his Bruce Tharpe kit from glow to electric, extending his flying wing’s engine housing to create a cowl for the power components from a...