Launching Handles for Catapult Gliders By Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When one first starts learning how to fly catapult gliders, the issue of launching handles is raised. Below are the Read more
Free-Flight Trimming of a Glider Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider Introduction Many times when a casual observer is watching my gliders circle around, I am asked the Read more
Basic Sanding Techniques Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When building gliders, one item that is almost always used is sandpaper. The process of removing material Read more
MAKE | Maker Hangar Follow along with AMA youth member Lucas Weakley and build the Maker Trainer, a custom built RC plane. AMA Maker Hangar Playlist Visit the Maker Read more
Modifying a Sky Streak (Rubber-Powered Balsa Plane) for Better Performance The Sky Streak is a balsa motorplane that can be easily assembled by just about anyone and can be flown either indoors or outside. It is a free flight Read more
Wing Patching; Easy 1, 2, 3 Originally by Peter Duszkievicz, Tri-County RC Club, New Jersey We all have to get to the field, and in doing so, we always move our airplanes. During Read more
Trimming from the Ground Up: Right Thrust, Landing & Altitude Adjustment Originally by Dean Pappas for Sport Aviator As it turns out, there aren’t all that many things to check when test-flying a new airplane, but if one of Read more
Trimming from the Ground Up: Directional Controllability Originally by Dean Pappas for Sport Aviator In this article, we will approach trimming a plane for directional controllability. We will begin with Read more
Sealing the Aileron Hinge Line Originally by Dean Pappas for Sport Aviator Sealing the hinge gaps is important. It is one of the simplest things in the world to do, and it can fix Read more
Foam Aircraft Design Project Once a winning design is chosen, it is time to start refining. Without being too critical, point out areas where major design flaws are present Read more