These two radio systems bring back many memories for Chuck Hewell. The Citizen-ship system with a Model DPT transmitter has attached a World Engines Controlaire servo that was compatible with radio systems from different manufacturers – quite a break through in those days! Flying with the C&S Eagle system, Chuck […]
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New Addition: Pulsar biplane
When IMAC was in its formative, biplane phase, the Pulsar was one of the prevalent designs flown in competition. In the hand of its co-designer, Norm Cassella (the other co-designer was Norm’s good friend Savo Mele) it couldn’t be beat. Art Schroeder in Model Airplane News even went so far […]
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Museum Holiday Hours, 2015
The National Model Aviation Museum will be closed during the following days/times to allow for museum staff to celebrate the holidays with their family. Friday, December 18, 2015: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (for the staff Christmas party) Thursday, December 24, 2015: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Friday, December 25, […]
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New Addition: Hobie Hawk RC model sailplane
First produced in 1974, Hobie Hawk sailplanes quickly gained a positive reputation in the model sailplane community. After many years of searching, the National Model Aviation Museum finally has one for our collection. Donated by Terry W. Gillespie, the Hobie Hawk now in the museum’s care was part of the […]
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Thanksgiving 2015 Museum Hours
The museum will have shortened hours the week of November 23rd in order for employees to spend time with their families. The hours are: Wednesday, November 25, 2015: Open, 10am to Noon Thursday, November 26, 2015 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed Friday, November 27, 2015 (Black Friday): Closed Saturday, November 28, 2015: […]
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New Addition: KME .60 engine
Thanks to John H. Lane, Jr. for the new addition to the museum’s engine collection, a KME .60 model helicopter engine. Thanks, John, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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Cover Blast: Model Aviation covers, pt. 8
The last of a week-long blast sharing some of the best Model Aviation covers from the 1930s – 1960s. Want to see all the best of the Model Aviation covers? Cover Blast, pt. 1 Cover Blast, pt. 2 Cover Blast, pt. 3 Cover Blast, pt. 4 Cover Blast, […]
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Cover Blast: Model Aviation Covers, pt. 7
Model Aviation covers from the 1950s. Want to see earlier Model Aviation covers? Cover Blast, pt. 1 Cover Blast, pt. 2 Cover Blast, pt. 3 Cover Blast, pt. 4 Cover Blast, pt. 5 Cover Blast, pt. 6 Cover Blast, pt. 8 ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation […]
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Cover Blast: Model Aviation Covers, pt. 6
Want to see more? Cover Blast, pt. 1 Cover Blast, pt. 2 Cover Blast, pt. 3 Cover Blast, pt. 4 Cover Blast, pt. 5 Cover Blast, pt. 7 Cover Blast, pt. 8 ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: […]
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Cover Blast: Model Aviation Covers, pt. 5
More Model Aviation covers, this time from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Want more Model Aviation covers? Cover Blast, pt. 1 Cover Blast, pt. 2 Cover Blast, pt. 3 Cover Blast, pt. 4 Cover Blast, pt. 6 Cover Blast, pt. 7 Cover Blast, pt. 8 ————————————————————————— For more information […]
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