Model Airplane News is the brand that started it all back in 1929, and it remains the trusted resource for RC aircraft enthusiasts everywhere. Written for the full spectrum of RC airplane, helicopter, and multirotor fliers—from beginners to seasoned pros—Model Airplane News entertains and informs with on-the-flight line event coverage, impressive flight techniques, detailed flight reports, DIY workshop projects, and much more.

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SEA OTTER • Noel Hunt, Mesa, Arizona

HOBBY HACKS • HELPFUL READER HINTS

THE NEXT GENERATION OF RC’ERS • Why our hobby isn’t dying out

MORGANS CUSTOM 3D PRINTING

HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS • Each year, our January issue highlights our editors’ top picks for gift ideas. This year is no different, but our picks are some of the hottest products every RC modeler and pilot would love to get theirs hands on. Whether you like turbine jets, warbirds, or civilian STOL fliers, we’ve got you covered. From gas engines to propellers, powerful servos and other useful accessories, our newest collection of gift ideas has something for everyone.

GETTING INTO GAS ENGINES • Expert installation & setup tips

LEGEND HOBBY/VQ L-4 GRASSHOPPER • A warbird that’s as easy to fly as a Piper Cub

CANADIAN GRASSHOPPER

LAST DOGFIGHT OF WW II

PLANS GUIDE • Top building projects from Model Airplane News

BRITTEN-NORMAN DEFENDER 2000 • An electric-powered Islander on steroids

BUILDING A COMPETITION WORTHY SCALE COCKPIT

JET HANGAR HOBBIES A-7 CORSAIR II

SPICE UP A LOOP WITH A SNAP ROLL! • Mastering the Avalanche

Jim McQueen and his P-51B Mustang