Sky's the Limit
Jennifer Lilley outlines five common questions RC pilots receive, highlighting their passion for the hobby and the thought-provoking nature of these inquiries.
The Sky's the Limit
RC pilots prioritize vehicle space over features like fuel efficiency. John W. Philbrick considers trunk dimensions for his planes, while Whitney Philbrick emphasizes fitting a 100-inch wingspan. Space extends to homes with sheds for storage and workshops, illustrating the serious business of transporting and storing RC airplanes.
My late father, our hobbies, and a flight well lived - 2015/06
Earlier this year, my dad, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army who dabbled in RC airplanes in the late 1970s and early ’80s, unexpectedly passed away. I was fortunate to be with him as he passed. Although I was shaken by the abrupt nature of his death, I was also comforted to know that he did not endure pain and that the life my family had with him was one well lived.
Sky's the Limit - 2015/04
Most modelers live in a house that is decorated quite differently than that of their non-modeler friends. I think we can all identify. For example, in a typical household, the vacuum cleaner usually picks up icky things such as pet hair, dust bunnies, and perhaps shriveled-up lettuce pieces that fell to the floor days ago.
Sky's the Limit - 2015/02
In keeping up with my February 2014 Valentine’s month column that detailed the love/hate relationships with our RC models, this year’s February column also carries the theme of love. But not to worry. This isn’t about anything sappy and lovey-dovey; rather, it focuses on our enjoyment of flying and the lengths we go to—quite literally—to pursue our love.
