By Kirt B. from Erie, PA on 2/27/2009

As a 30-year member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA 92498), the only modeling magazine I ever received was the AMA's official publication (first American Aircraft Modeler, then its present-day incarnation as Model Aviation). Model Aviation does a great job of covering all aspects of the aircraft modeling realm, but I was utterly surprised to see what I have been missing after subscribing to Flying Models - especially in the advertisements. Since I focus mainly on free flight and control line, finding new sources for kits and supplies was great. I run a personal modeling website called AirplanesAndRockets ([...]) where I have been trying to provide like-minded modelers with resources not easily found in other places. A lot of new material has been added based on things found in Flying Models. Thanks to the people who put the publication together each month. It's a lot of work. - Kirt Blattenberger