Flying for Fun
D.B. Mathews discusses WWII-era paper and solid model airplanes, detailing their design, popularity, and the joy of flying for fun amidst challenges.
Flying for Fun
The "Flying for Fun" columns explore model airplane building during WWII (1940-1946), highlighting challenges in materials like balsa wood and the ingenuity of young modelers amidst wartime rationing.
Flying for Fun
Bob Clemens corrected the year of the first postwar Nationals to 1946. He reminisced about the glory days of model aviation, while seeking information on Ted Klauser's model and Chas. Sigfried's RC models. Dale Kim discovered rare Victor Stanzel kits. AIAA's weightlifting event showcased innovative university student designs.
Flying for Fun
On April 17, 2000, Wichita hosted an electric-powered weightlifting competition for student engineers, organized by AIAA, showcasing innovative aircraft designs.
Flying for Fun
The April 2000 column discusses responses to Jimmie Allen stories, pilot figures for model aircraft, and sources for plans and kits.
