Editor’s note: The following article first appeared in the November 2011 issue of Model Aviation as part of the ongoing “History Preserved” series from the National Model Aviation Museum. For 25 years, the National Model Airplane Meet, National A.M.A. Model Airplane Meet, or National Model Airplane Championships—now known simply as […]
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NATS REWIND Part 3: What’s on That Sticker?
By Holly Silvers | hollys@modelaircraft.org As seen in the April 2026 issue of Model Aviation. The Nats has been around for decades, and one of the easiest ways to see how the event has evolved over time is by looking at its logos. Each one reflects not only the design aesthetics of its era […]
Continue readingNATS REWIND Part 2: Who Won The First Nats?
By Holly Silvers | hollys@modelaircraft.orgAs seen in the March 2026 issue of Model Aviation. IN THE EARLY DAYS of model aviation, competitions were regional affairs. Exchange clubs, parks, businesses, and organizations such as the YMCA sponsored many of the events. It wasn’t until 1915 that the Aero Science Club of […]
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NATS REWIND Part 1: A Short History of the NATS
Editor’s note: To celebrate the 100th Nats, AMA will be running the “Nats Rewind” series showcasing the history of the event. The following is an article that was originally published in a 2011 supplemental edition of Model Aviation that celebrated AMA’s 75th anniversary. AM I THE BEST? For those aeromodelers […]
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