Author: Jay Smith

Edition: Model Aviation - 2018/03
Page Numbers: 8
Jay Smith holding a yellow-and-blue model airplane

Changes coming to Model Aviation

Believe or not, March 2012, was the launch of a redesigned Model Aviation magazine. We have come a long way with the presentation of the magazine; however, it’s time to examine it again and see how we can make it look better and read better.

I already have some exciting ideas, as do others on the Media and Publications team, but I want you to have a chance to share your thoughts if you would like to be a part of the process. If you want to provide input, please send me an email with your ideas.

aircraft modeled after the famous bomber. I hope that both of these airplanes appeal to most of the readers.

Throughout the course of the year, you can look for a couple more exclusive reviews. I often try to space them out throughout the year, but sometimes release dates come close together. I also try to vary the aircraft or items we review.

If there’s something you would like to see reviewed, please send me an email.

Exclusive Reviews

In this issue of Model Aviation, I’m excited to share with you our exclusive review of the Phoenix Model Waco 50-61cc Gas/EP ARF. It’s exciting because we are the only magazine to be offered one for review. It is a Giant Scale gas-powered airplane, which is not a commonly reviewed project given the cost to get one in the air.

Last month, we were fortunate to be able to bring you an exclusive review of an aircraft from Motion RC: the FlightLine RC B-24 Liberator. The Liberator is a large, foam, electric-powered

Jay Smith holding a yellow-and-blue model airplane

“We have come a long way with the presentation of the magazine; however, it’s time to take a closer look at it again and see how we can make it look better and read better.”