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.

Model Airplane News

PILOT PROJECTS

HOBBY HACKS • HELPFUL READER HINTS

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

PRODUCT REVIEW: VAMPIRE TOOLS MINI TOOLS

KEEP IT LEGAL • FAA regulations for RC pilots

WHERE CAN I FLY? • The right spaces and places to take flight

10 TOP TRAINERS • Flight success starts here!

CONVERT FROM ELECTRIC TO PNEUMATIC RETRACTS • Increased durability & reliability for giant-scale aircraft

LEGEND HOBBY/SEAGULL MODELS CESSNA 188 AGWAGON • A crop-duster with style!

Conquer the Sky!

MAKING A SIMULATED SPRAYER

NO-DRAMA LANDINGS! • 5 pro tips for easy touchdowns

AERO ACCESSORIES KRAFT KWIK-FLY MK3 ARF • Rocking it old school!

MAKE A LAMINATED HATCH COVER • Easy access to radio switches and fuel fittings

PBY CATALINA • Tony Dilluvio’s 13-foot-span flying boat

POP QUIZ! RC OR FULL-SIZE? • If you're like us, it's been a while since you had a pop quiz. Back in school everyone dreaded a surprise test, but we promise this is a fun one! Your job is to identify which of the similar aircraft is a full-size or an RC model. This is no easy pop quiz but there are clues in each of the photos. The answer key is below and upside-down.