Before Phil Kraft opened his own radio control equipment company, he designed the RC Gimlet, featured in Model Airplane News October 1956. J.M. Piednoir built this reproduction from plans obtained from AMA’s Plan Service for competition in the Vintage Radio Control Society (VRCS). The engine, a Holland Hornet .049, was […]
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New Addition: 50th Anniversary Cox Pitts Special
Many thanks to Herb Schubert for donating a 50th Anniversary Edition of the Cox Pitts Special. This little CL model is gold-metalized, and although able to fly, was primarily designed for display purposes. Thank you, Herb!
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New Addition: Heat Sealing Tools
Equipment used to build model airplanes is an important part of the aeromodeling story, and one of the most under-represented areas of the museum’s collection. AMA member 11424 helped correct this recently by donating two heat sealing irons for Monokote. One of the irons is by the Royal company, and […]
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New Addition: Kyosho Hyperfly Kit & Model Helicopter
K. Dave Herbert thought that learning to fly a model helicopter would be easier if the tail rotor was taken out of consideration. A great deal of research proved this to be true, and resulted in the Hyperfly, a kit designed by Herbert and manufactured by Kyosho. One of the […]
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Fall & Winter 2015 Museum Hours
The days are shortening, and so are the hours of the National Model Aviation Museum shortening for the winter as well. Beginning, Monday, September 7, 2015 the hours of the museum will be: Tuesday through Saturday Open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed Sunday, Monday In addition we will be […]
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NMPRA’s 50th Anniversary & A Common Question
Happy 50th Anniversary National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA)! Founded in 1965 to help deepen and develop the country’s interest in RC Pylon Racing, for the last 50 years, NMPRA has been an active part in developing pylon racing competition around the world. In honor of this anniversary, museum staff […]
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The adventure begins for the RC SCA and Space Shuttle test models
Last year, the museum announced that the 1/40-scale RC Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and Space Shuttle test models were going on loan to Space Center Houston to be exhibited in one of the original Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. There have been a few delays in the project, but we’re pleased […]
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#FantasyFreeFlight: Winners! 1915 National Model Aeroplane Competition
Congratulations to the Green Club, or the Illinois Model Aero Club, for winning the 1915 National Model Aeroplane Competition. “We have received notice from the Aero Club of America that we have been awarded the Villard trophy, which was to go to the model club having the highest average in […]
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#FantasyFreeFlight: R.O.G. Duration Results
#FantasyFreeFlight results report: There was not a R.O.G. Duration world record set during this event, but there were some good flights. L.J. Bamberger did not have a good flight, but that’s because he took a chance and tried something new. He failed, but the effort is earning him 1 Advantage […]
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#FantasyFreeFlight: R.O.G. Duration Event Preview
Alfred K. Barker lived near two clubs and was a member of both. For the Hand-Launched Distance and Hydro event he competed for the Yellow Club. For the R.O.G. Duration event he’s decided to compete for the Gray Club. Is he on your team for the #FantasyFreeFlight R.O.G. event? He […]
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