Peter Caddick holds his plane - a model of aviation with a whole world of potential - in his hand. The small-scale airplane's fate also lies in his hand, or at least his fingers. Expertly maneuvering ...

In recent weeks, the FAA has solicited input from hobbyists and companies in the ‘drone’ industry, produced rules and regulations, and set up a registration system for all the quadcopters and flying ...

Congress is now considering legislation that sets policies for the Federal Aviation Administration, including some provisions that could harm the century-old hobby of flying model aircraft. Threats to ...

About the hobby • According to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, model airplanes were invented in the 19th century to test theories of flight. • Building model planes became a popular hobby in 1920s. ...

The inaugural “Vintage Models Over Valley Forge” event on Sept. 30 attracted vintage model airplane enthusiasts from several states, local hobbyists and spectators. Held at the Valley Forge Signal ...

A local model aviation club – the Cincinnati Aeromodelers – hosted the Ohio Dawn Patrol flying event last weekend celebrating the family-oriented and educational hobby of flying model aircraft.

Max Blose, longtime aviation modeler and former owner of the Waco Hobby Stop, was inducted into the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame. Blose was presented the honor during a recent event at ...

David Shuster gripped the model airplane with a light hand, his other twirling the propeller for what seemed like ages, twisting up the rubber band that serves as the plane’s power source. The plane ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) yesterday named Chad Budreau as its new Executive Director. Budreau has held this position on an interim basis since April 2018, and previously ...

Model-airplane flying could be criminalized under new City Council bill on drones. (Advance file photo) It's another classic overreach by the City Council. And another case of unintended consequences.

The model airplane flew around in a circle, looping and gliding in the gymnasium at the Teaneck National Guard Armory before landing on the red turf floor. With its blue body and yellow wings, it was ...