Flight Journal
Supermarine Spitfire Elliptical Elegance
Showing off the flowing curves of a jaguar ready to pounce, a Spitfire snugs in close, its pilot a picture of concentration as he carefully places the airplane exactly where he wants. It’s a timeless image of a timeless design.
2 min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
THE BEST WWII FIGHTERS
Which was number one?
10+ min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
“Hotrod” Jug
By the time this limited-production high-performance version of Maj. Michael Jackson’s Teddy was photographed in early spring 1945 at Boxted, the 56th FG had been operating with Thunderbolts for almost three years. Initially constituted in November 1940 as the 56th Pursuit Group, with three Squadrons (61st, 62nd and 63rd) operating a mix of training aircraft and basing, they were posted in scattered locations in defense of New York City in early 1942. With the 63rd actually based at Republic’s Farmingdale factory, it was a natural for the 56th to be tapped to be the premier Thunderbolt unit in May 1942.
2 min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
GUNFIGHTER OF THE RISING SUN
A Zero pilot’s own story
10+ min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
Me 262 Mach 1 Mystery
Did the Reich get there first?
10+ min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
HELLCAT VERSUS CORSAIR
GRUMMAN TEST PILOT FLIES THE COMPETITION
10+ min |
Annual 2020
Flight Journal
Flying the FW 190
A legend gets checked out in the Butcher Bird
10+ min |
Annual 2020
Model Airplane News
SCALE MAKEOVER
A new scheme for a P-39
4 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
LEGEND HOBBY - SPITFIRE 50 GP/EP ARF
This winning warbird is a fast build and flies like a dream
5 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
HATCH IT!
Don’tcha almost hate it when you come across a good looking scale model in the pit area with a bunch of exposed switches, fuel fillers and charging jacks bolted, glued or otherwise taped or fastened to the exterior of its beautiful finish? I know, right? Well after very careful investigation I have come to the conclusion that the “reason” may be the result of a simple explanation.
2 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK II
PLANES WORTH MODELING
1 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
PILOT PROJECTS
SHOWCASING WHAT YOU BUILD & FLY
3 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
Never Stop Flying!
A longtime Model Airplane News contributor, Nick Ziroli Sr. has influenced our hobby for decades.
2 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
SAL'S POLIKARPOV I-16
Valery Chkalov Red Five
2 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
HIDING YOUR RC GEAR
After spending hundreds of hours building a giant-scale airplane, modelers can easily invest in many more hours adding scale details.
5 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
Bavarian Demon - Cortex 3-Axis Flight Stabilization System with USB
A not-so-well-kept secret of many competitive scale and jet RC pilots, the Bavarian Demon Cortex is like an electronic way to turn off the wind! Distributed by Chief Aircraft, the Demon Cortex 3-axis Stabilization System with USB costs $289.
3 min |
December 2020
Flying
Why Pilots Must Demonstrate Risk Management
The story behind the airman certification standards
3 min |
December 2020
Flying
Webinars, Cherry Bombs and Flying Schools
Confidence is a drug. Use it only as prescribed.
5 min |
December 2020
Flying
Moment of Decision
Rejected takeoff, reconsidered
7 min |
December 2020
Flying
The Question
Lists of one
5 min |
December 2020
Flying
SURPRISE YOURSELF
UPSET TRAINING TO PREPARE PILOTS FOR THE UNEXPECTED
10+ min |
December 2020
Flying
Getting Started
Do you remember that first day?
4 min |
December 2020
Flying
Diamond DA20-C1 and DA50 RG
The latest in singles from the Austrian OEM
2 min |
December 2020
Flying
Celera 500L
Fact or fiction?
5 min |
December 2020
Flying
ANGLE OF ATTACK
CAN AOA GAUGES HELP PREVENT LOSS-OF-CONTROL ACCIDENTS?
7 min |
December 2020
Flying
A Stroke of Bad Luck
The attitude indicator chose the worst moment to fail.
6 min |
December 2020
Model Airplane News
P-47 - This WW II warbird will make you an ace!
The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most iconic pursuit planes of WW II. Nicknamed “the Jug,” the Thunderbolt broke the mold when it first saw service. Crew members were astonished at the sheer size of the aircraft as it was much larger than other aircraft at the time. The P-47 swiftly became revered by both its pilots and the crew members that maintained it. It was an absolute hunting machine with eight .50 caliber machine guns and a maximum range of about 1,000 miles. It has been said that the P-47 is one of the best “heavy metal” warbirds to fly! Legend Hobby with Seagull Models offers the P-47 in several sizes, but this new 81-inch-span giant-scale version comes with a ton of scale features. I have always loved the P-47 and have wanted one in my RC hangar.
6 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
PAINT OVER FILM COVERING
The easy technique for spray-on weathering and detailing
5 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
MONSTER-SCALE B-25 MITCHELL Paul LeTourneau's Amazing Panchito
When it comes to amazing, monster-scale warbirds, one of our all-time favorites is this awesome B-25 Mitchell built and flown by Paul LeTourneau of Oconto, Wisconsin. For several years, Paul has been wowing the crowds with his bomber at several warbird events including the annual “Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest” in Fond du lac, WI., and the “Warbirds over Delaware” event in Bear, DE. Paul’s B-25 draws a crowd whenever it shows up on the flightline, and he does an amazing job of piloting his classic twin-engine WW II bomber.
4 min |
November 2020
Model Airplane News
DAWN PATROL 2020
Patrols and dogfights over Long Island
7 min |