Small-Field Flying-2007/02
People and things at the Tri-County Barnstormers fly-in
Small-Field Flying - 2004/11
ENDLESS POWER: When solar cells first emerged, I began
dreaming about the possibility of building a model airplane that could
fly all day long. That was long before practical electric-poweredmodels and the associated radio gear we enjoy today were even a
concept in some designer’s imagination. The thought of getting
energy from the sun seemed to be a perfect way to power model
airplanes. Heck, it seemed like a perfect way to power the world!
Small - Field flying 2003/03
ONE FACET OF this hobby that I really enjoy is scheduled flying
events. This can be in the form of a competition or a fun-fly. Being
able to see what other people are doing, sharing airspace, and
swapping stories makes for an enjoyable time. Such events are
normally held at larger flying sites but do provide an opportunity to
showcase some of the models intended for small-field flying.
Small-Field Flying - 2004/12
“THAT’S TOO BIG for my small field.” How many times have
you looked at a model and said to yourself, “I would like one of
those but it is too large for my small-field site”?
Small-Field Flying - 2004/01
IN THE JANUARY 2003 edition of this
column, I discussed my youthful love affair
with the old Top Flite Jigtime Rascal 18
along with my efforts to reproduce that
great little rubber-powered Free Flight
model. That project became similar to the
proverbial loose thread on a piece of
clothing. Once pulled, it seemed to start
unraveling a major portion of the garment.
