A scale model of a futuristic "Flying V" aircraft has made a successful maiden flight in Germany. Delft University of Technology in Holland is spearheading the project, which is backed by Dutch ...

Last year we caught wind of an interesting aviation concept cooked up by engineers at TU Delft, which consisted of a novel V-shaped design that promises significant efficiency gains over conventional ...

The airplanes are so detailed, they look ready to board. But at 12 inches to a few feet in length, the scale models made by Fullerton-based Pacific Miniatures, know also as PacMin, are instead a ...

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 ...

San Francisco based designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart is a young man who has just as much talent as he does free time. Taking his passion for civil aircraft to the next level, he put together an accurate 1 ...

One of the Museum's most popular models, this replica of the Johnson Monoplane was built in 1959 by Julius and Harry Johnson—who designed and built the original aircraft in 1910. Among the historic ...

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 ...

NASA's Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale-model wing flies for the first time on a NASA F-15 research jet during a ...

Which Guillows model airplane kits are best? Flying through the air has captivated us for over a century. With so many famous flying machines throughout history, enthusiasts love to commemorate one of ...