Flying Models

Customer Rating:
Summary: Best overall model airplane magazine!
Comment: I like to fly C/L planes (stunt, combat, and sport), R/C power airplanes, R/C gliders, and R/C helicopters. I also teach the kids at a local children's home to build and fly model planes and amateur rockets, and am an FAA licensed airplane and helicopter pilot.

In my opinion, Flying Models is the best overall model airplane magazine! It is the only one that covers all types of model planes. Model Aviation magazine is mostly R/C, and occasionally covers some C/L, but not enough. I subscribe to several model airplane magazines, but I enjoy Flying Models the most.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Old school publication
Comment: I agree with another reviewer that this mag looks very dated on the inside. But it's articles and tips are great. It not about color photos, but about really giving the complete review or insight. Articles tend to be longer and more in depth that other RC mags. Also it has a lot of info for people who like building as much as flying. If you are only into flying, another mag would be a better choice, but if you like to build and fly and tinker, this is a great choice.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Garbage
Comment: I tried this subscription and I was completely dissatisfied. It's like a news paper on the inside, EVERYTHING IS BLACK AND WHITE!

I ultimately went with both Backyard Flyer and Model Airplane News. They are Awesome magazines that cover every aspect of RC Flying and everyone from newcomers to pros read these magazines.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent general purpose model aircraft magazine
Comment: It's strength is its very wide coverage, including small electric, rubber powered, rc pattern, cl combat, ducted fan. Several times a year has a free centerfold full size ff plan.