1922 Stahlwerk Mark III - 2008/01
A semiscale park flyer of the golden-age German sport
aircraft. ALTHOUGH IT’S virtually unknown in
the US, other than by historical-aviation
enthusiasts, the Stahlwerk Mark III was a
popular and successful sport aviation design
in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s.
Walter Rieseler designed the airplane in
1922, and it is sometimes referred to as the
Rieseler R III.
Pfalz E.V-2007/01
One of the rarest E-series Pfalz designs from World War I makes an easy-to-build and -fly electric model
Reno Air Races
WITHOUT QUESTION the two most spectacular full-scale aviation events each year are the Experimental Aircraft Association Convention in Oshkosh, WI and the Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show. They are truly the world series and super bowl of aviation. Each of these events is guaranteed to thrill any modeler. In fact, many modelers make annual pilgrimages to both events. For this writer, the one at Reno is an absolute must. Occurring annually during the second week of September, the air races and show are the biggest happening in Reno. For 22 years the Reno Air Races and Air Show have continued to grow and attract larger crowds of air enthusiasts. Hotel and motel accommodations become rather scarce during this event, especially on the weekend.
