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Build your own [full-size!] Spitfire!

Build your own [full-size!] Spitfire!

History is being reborne in Cisco, Texas, where Supermarine Spitfire is manufacturing 90-percent-scale (full-size!) kits of the WW II fighter. You, too, could own and fly one of the world’s most legendary aircraft! Here’s the scoop: Iconic aircraft seem to be born that way……Few would doubt that the North American Mustang and the DC3 were […]
Cool video of the week: Jet-Powered Ultralight

Cool video of the week: Jet-Powered Ultralight

 Have you ever heard of a jet-powered ultralight? Dean Arnold recently uploaded this amazing footage of the maiden flight of the his Sirocket, the first twin engine jet-powered “microlight” in the UK. Filmed at the Damyn’s Hall Airfield, the Sirocket is a composite monoplane design normally powered by a 40hp gasoline engine and pusher propeller. […]
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver found!

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver found!

Randy Jordan went for a dive last week off the coast of Jupiter, Fla.-one of about 600 he does yearly as the owner of Emerald Charters, a scuba diving charter. A group of frightened fish led  Jordan to the discovery of  what might be a  Curtiss Helldiver SB2C, an extremely rare World War II aircraft submerged in […]
Best of 2011: Your Favorite Posts

Best of 2011: Your Favorite Posts

Seven days a week, 365 days a year, ModelAirplaneNews.com has you covered with the most interesting, RC-related news stories around. Here’s a list of our top 10 stories of the entire year, based on number of views. If you missed any of these, click on the link to go right to that story. Drumroll, please! 10. In […]
Huge Sale – Hurry ends Dec. 24!

Huge Sale – Hurry ends Dec. 24!

At  AirAgeStore.com , everything in the store is 30% off! We’ve got something for everyone from books to dvds, special issues, posters and more.  Whether you’re shopping for someone on your RC gift list, or for yourself, get the most unique gifts and get 30% off your entire purchase!
Traffic a pain? Buy a ’54 Aerocar One!

Traffic a pain? Buy a ’54 Aerocar One!

That’s right: you can own a unique piece of aviation history! This rare, fully standard, certified Aerocar One has folding wings that it can tow while it’s driving on the road, and it even has a horn and rear-view mirror! One of only five Aerocars that exist, it has a cruise speed of 100mph, takeoff […]
Microsoft co-founder to build space jet!

Microsoft co-founder to build space jet!

<param Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says he will build the world’s largest airplane as a mobile platform for launching satellites at low cost, which he believes could transform the space industry. Andy Pasztor has details on The News Hub. More Info On WSJ: Click Here
WW II Fighters: a Flight Journal Special Issue

WW II Fighters: a Flight Journal Special Issue

Meet WW II’s most famous fighters in this special issue from the editors of Flight Journal. Filled with hard-hitting action stories of real life fighter pilots, “WW II Fighters” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Spectacular air-to-air photography and rarely seen archive pictures enhance every story. The digital version of […]
Deadly Delivery: 12-pound guided bomb

Deadly Delivery: 12-pound guided bomb

Sure, it may be close to the ugliest RC airplane you’ve ever seen, but it wasn’t built for looks … or to last! Designed by Raytheon, the Small Tactical Munition Phase II seen here is on one of its first flights carrying a payload. The 22-inch-long aircraft is designed to be dropped from manned and unmanned […]
Die Cast X Sweepstakes!

Die Cast X Sweepstakes!

Wouldn’t these classic die-cast cars look great under your tree this Christmas? Enter the sweepstakes at the Die Cast X Facebook page and you could win big! (And don’t forget to check out Die Cast X’s brand-new website at dcxmag.com!
Take your warbird from drab to fab!

Take your warbird from drab to fab!

We recently challenged contributor and master modeler Rich Uravitch to turn a nice warbird ARF into a scale standout, and you have to see this transformation to believe it!One week for ‘kit’ assembly, radio and engine installations, prep work. Additional 10 days for prime, color, markings and weathering. Hope to fly it this coming weekend. Not an […]
Get the Model Airplane News App!

Get the Model Airplane News App!

  Now you can access your favorite RC magazine on your iPad or iPhone! We are happy to announce that the Model Airplane News app is live in the Apple iTunes App Store! Download the free app to view thumbnails of the most recent covers and view the tables of contents; get full access to issues with […]
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