Snorter-2004/12
TYPICAL ELECTRIC-POWERED models are fine for flying in
nearby grass fields; however, with small scale wheels, they tend to
flip over on landing. A more suitable model might be a seaplane—
one with a large central float to “skizz” onto the grass when
landing
Lenn Airpark - 2010/12
The Town of Culpeper is located in northern
Virginia. The history of RC flying sites in this area
is one of relative turmoil, with facilities being lost
to commercial development.
Northrop Gamma - 2010/11
JACK NORTHROP’S early all-metal fullscale
airplanes significantly influenced future
aircraft design by pioneering the use of
stressed aluminum skin, multicellular
construction, and drag-reducing wing fillets.
Early 1930s Northrop types included the
Alpha, Gamma, DC-3, and, later, the Douglas
SBD. The fixed landing gear of the Gamma
was covered with distinctive aerodynamic
spats, and the aircraft introduced a fully
enclosed cockpit.
The Antitorque Device - 2009/10
BILL HINNANT, noted modeler, was
heard to say, “Everytime I see a model
crash, it is like losing a friend.” There is a
simple method, if properly applied, that
will save many aircraft and prevent many
crashes.
Snorter - 2004/12
TYPICAL ELECTRIC-POWERED models are fine for flying in
nearby grass fields; however, with small scale wheels, they tend to
flip over on landing. A more suitable model might be a seaplane—
one with a large central float to “skizz” onto the grass when
landing.
