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VQ Warbirds’ T-42 Cochise: A great first twin
If you’re tired of Mustangs and Cubs, VQ Warbirds offers a wide selection of civilian scale models to go along with their variety of military warbirds. One of those models that can fit into either category is the Beechcraft Baron twin. It is available in a striking civilian scheme as well as in the military […]
May 2019 Articles
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Each year, the Model Airplane News editors collaborate to select the products and models of the past year that deserve special recognition. We have the enviable job of trying out an amazing array of airplanes and drones and a plethora of related accessories and products from the RC hobby, and each year, dozens of products […]
Editors’ Choice Awards: The best products we’ve tried and tested this year
Each year, the Model Airplane News editors collaborate to select the products and models of the past year that deserve special recognition. We have the enviable job of trying out an amazing array of airplanes and drones and a plethora of related accessories and products from the RC hobby, and each year, dozens of products […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Along with being an outstanding show maneuver, knife-edge flight will help take your flying to a new level of satisfaction and accomplishment. While opinions vary about the best techniques for learning how to perform a knife-edge maneuver, you’ll quickly discover, after trying out a few, that certain methods are more effective than others. The crawl-walk-run […]
Secrets to Stunning Knife-Edge Passes
Along with being an outstanding show maneuver, knife-edge flight will help take your flying to a new level of satisfaction and accomplishment. While opinions vary about the best techniques for learning how to perform a knife-edge maneuver, you’ll quickly discover, after trying out a few, that certain methods are more effective than others. The crawl-walk-run […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
The E-flite Cherokee is constructed out of carbon-reinforced EPO foam, with dark red trim painted in a factory color scheme. The detail level easily exceeds almost anyone’s expectations of a foam aircraft model: panel lines, rivet detail, LED lights, and more. The Cherokee is equipped with operational slotted flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings. Like […]
E-flite 1.3m Cherokee BNF Basic: This backyard flyer is loaded
The E-flite Cherokee is constructed out of carbon-reinforced EPO foam, with dark red trim painted in a factory color scheme. The detail level easily exceeds almost anyone’s expectations of a foam aircraft model: panel lines, rivet detail, LED lights, and more. The Cherokee is equipped with operational slotted flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings. Like […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Sometimes you just need an RC airplane that’s uncomplicated and plain fun to fly. Our models with all the bells and whistles often actually get in the way of us having fun. Getting back to basics can solve that. The new Micro Vintage Stick is a ready-to-fly (RTF) from Rage R/C, and it comes with […]
Rage R/C Micro Vintage Stick: The plane you didn’t know you needed!
Sometimes you just need an RC airplane that’s uncomplicated and plain fun to fly. Our models with all the bells and whistles often actually get in the way of us having fun. Getting back to basics can solve that. The new Micro Vintage Stick is a ready-to-fly (RTF) from Rage R/C, and it comes with […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Horizon Hobby’s research and development team for the Spektrum brand has brought us the first 2.4GHz transmitter, ModelMatch, antenna-less receivers, and more. When we heard about Spektrum’s new Smart technology, we wanted to know more and were excited to get the inside scoop from Derek Sachtleben, brand manager for Spektrum and Blade. Equipped with Smart […]
Spektrum Gets Smarter: High(er) technology explained
Horizon Hobby’s research and development team for the Spektrum brand has brought us the first 2.4GHz transmitter, ModelMatch, antenna-less receivers, and more. When we heard about Spektrum’s new Smart technology, we wanted to know more and were excited to get the inside scoop from Derek Sachtleben, brand manager for Spektrum and Blade. Equipped with Smart […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
The exploding popularity of first-person-view (FPV) racing has revolutionized the RC world, bringing in tens of thousands of new participants and changing the face of the hobby. Blade’s Scimitar 215 Pro allows you to get in on the action in as little time as it takes to charge a couple of batteries. Blade’s Scimitar 215 […]
Blade’s Scimitar 215 Pro: Racer Approved!
The exploding popularity of first-person-view (FPV) racing has revolutionized the RC world, bringing in tens of thousands of new participants and changing the face of the hobby. Blade’s Scimitar 215 Pro allows you to get in on the action in as little time as it takes to charge a couple of batteries. Blade’s Scimitar 215 […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
I often see an otherwise fine-looking scale model degraded by a poor trailing-edge construction technique. All but a very few specially designed aircraft have sharp trailing edges on all their flying surfaces. For my scale models, I always strive to make the trailing edge sharp, straight, and durable. The technique I use is not difficult […]
Make Straight Trailing Edges: Tips from the master’s workbench
I often see an otherwise fine-looking scale model degraded by a poor trailing-edge construction technique. All but a very few specially designed aircraft have sharp trailing edges on all their flying surfaces. For my scale models, I always strive to make the trailing edge sharp, straight, and durable. The technique I use is not difficult […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart
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Feature Articles
Ultimate Performers: Awe-inspiring giant-scale RC aircraft( 10 ) /
Become a better pilot -- learn to fly with flaps!( 10 ) /
RealFlight RF8 Horizon Hobby Edition: A great flight simulator gets even better( 10 ) /
Whale Watchers: How drones are transforming marine research( 10 ) /
VQ Warbirds' T-42 Cochise: A great first twin( 10 ) /
E-flite's Pitts S-1S: A compact aerobat that performs( 10 ) /
July 2019 Issue
$6.99 $6.99 - Add to cartON THE COVER: Don't miss the larger than life RC aircraft in our "Ultimate Performers" feature, including: Frank Tiano's amazing P-47 Razorback; Brian O'Meara's F-86 Sabre Jet in German markings; Andrew Herzfeld's gigantic Boeing 747-400; and Ali Machinchy's Luftwaffe Me 262.
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