Model Aviation
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Model Aviation is the monthly full-color publication written, prepared and distributed by the Academy of Model Aeronautics
beginning in 1936 and established as an independent publication in July 1975.
It is a standard benefit of club membership and covers all aspects of the hobby of model aircraft
. Model Aviation is considered to be the voice of the AMA and features editorial content, product reviews, how-to articles and coverage of major national and international aeromodeling events.
The publication has recently spawned an e-zine for new and upcoming pilots, Model Aviation's Sport Aviator. This is a free service exclusive of membership and may be accessed online by anyone with an interest in entry-level aeromodeling.
Members of the AMA have access to a twenty-five year online archive of back issues, from July 1975 through the end of the year 2000. The magazine itself is available by subscription to non-AMA members and over the counter at select hobby shops across the country.
Model aircraft
Model aircraft are flying or non-flying models of existing or imaginary aircraft using a variety of materials including plastic, diecast metal, polystyrene, balsa wood, foam and fibreglass...
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Model Aviation is the monthly full-color publication written, prepared and distributed by the Academy of Model Aeronautics
Academy of Model Aeronautics
The Academy of Model Aeronautics, based in Muncie, Indiana, USA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of model aviation as a recognized sport as well as a recreational activity. It is the largest organization of its kind with a current membership of more than 170,000...
beginning in 1936 and established as an independent publication in July 1975.
It is a standard benefit of club membership and covers all aspects of the hobby of model aircraft
Model aircraft
Model aircraft are flying or non-flying models of existing or imaginary aircraft using a variety of materials including plastic, diecast metal, polystyrene, balsa wood, foam and fibreglass...
. Model Aviation is considered to be the voice of the AMA and features editorial content, product reviews, how-to articles and coverage of major national and international aeromodeling events.
The publication has recently spawned an e-zine for new and upcoming pilots, Model Aviation's Sport Aviator. This is a free service exclusive of membership and may be accessed online by anyone with an interest in entry-level aeromodeling.
Members of the AMA have access to a twenty-five year online archive of back issues, from July 1975 through the end of the year 2000. The magazine itself is available by subscription to non-AMA members and over the counter at select hobby shops across the country.