The Kawainui Model Airplane Field in Kailua, Hawaii has been paved to provide a smoother runway for model airplanes, in order to spark interest in the next generation of pilots and engineers.

Launching things with electromagnetism is pretty fun, with linear induction motors being a popular design that finds use from everywhere in hobby designs like [Tom Stanton]’s to the electromagnetic ...

Which model airplane kits are best? Model airplane kits are popular with kids and adults of all ages. They depict iconic aircraft from different eras with an extremely high level of detail. If you are ...

Outside the Wilderness Inn in Loon Lake, Joe Gately strolled past table after table of model airplanes that he, his two ...

Which model airplane kit is best? Model airplane kits come in a vast variety of styles and detailed constructions. They aren’t just a few wooden planks that click together and barely float anymore.

Die-cast airplane collecting has been a favorite pastime of aviation enthusiasts for decades. Whether you are a pilot, an aviation buff, or just a fan of aviation history, die-cast airplane models ...

Over the summer last year I took my daughters out to Bong State Recreation Area in Wisconsin. The massive park offers miles and miles of walking and riding trails, large camping areas, a place to ride ...

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 ...

Do you love Motörhead’s Bomber? Do you love working at a deliberate pace while paying meticulous attention to detail? Do you love sniffing glue? If you answered “yes” to any two of those three ...

In a time of budget trimming, the city found $125,000 to pave a runway for toy planes. Tom Bellit, a long-time Kailua resident, was driving to the waste dropoff site down Kapa‘a Quarry Road recently ...

The Green Bay Model Airplane Club is giving back to the community by making sure the “Food 4 Phantoms” program can take ...

Next time you’re looking for screen-free hobbies or entertainment, pick up a popular pastime of yesteryear and build a model airplane. Not only do they keep your eyes and hands busy, but you’ll also ...