Edition: Model Aviation - 2016/11
Page Numbers: 7
Model Spitfire flying on a runway

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Model Aviation Digital Features & Discussions

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E-flite Spitfire Mk XIV 1.2m BNF Basic

Model Spitfire flying on a runway

E-flite has opened up the world of warbirds to intermediate pilots with this stable Spitfire. Watch the great-looking Z-Foam model dominate the sky in a flight video!

Phoenix Model Stuka Ju 87 GP/EP ARF

Model Stuka on a runway

At 75 inches, this balsa and plywood model of the revolutionary warbird demands attention. See this airplane’s commanding presence in a video!

FlightLineRC Spitfire Mk.IX

Model Spitfire flying on a runway

With a well-manufactured finish and two decal sets included, this airplane presents nicely as a scale model of the famed fighter. See how it flies in a flight video!

Nats

The National Aeromodeling Championships celebrated 90 years of competition in 2016. Read about each segment of the prestigious, national competition from those who were there and enjoy more photos of the event at www.ModelAviation.com.

Windy City Warbirds and Classics

Ninety pilots, nearly 70 volunteers, and a great community gathered in the Midwest to celebrate their enthusiasm for Giant Scale aircraft. See more photos from this fantastic event online.

Free plans for the “Lateral Area Special”

This unique, competition-inspired model may not have won contests, but it won the hearts of everyone who saw it. Learn a little about the history of Pattern competition, and download free plans for Tom Brett’s TBX-1.

Join the conversation:

Here’s what some had to say about the Indiana Warbird Campaign photos we shared on Facebook:

Darrell Mims: Why is everyone building and flying Skyraiders these days? As soon as I start one, they come out of the woodwork! Lol.

Jeff Hines: I love a nice Skyraider.

Randy Redmon: Those planes are awesome.

Geju Løv: Can I join? Please tell me .... I love this.