Seversky P-35 Déjá vu
The sleek, low-wing metal fighters of the mid-1930s represented a revolutionary step in the development of the airplane. I fell in love with the Seversky P-35, whose trim, compact design helped the airplane escape from the biplane configuration. Alexander de Seversky wrote many books on air power, and was often in the news during the 1930s. Seversky Aircraft Corporation competed to gain government contracts, and they did a tremendous export business. The company eventually became Republic Aviation Corporation.
Fuselage Jig for Copeland Racer
I believe that everyone who has made a built-up fuselage has had the unfortunate result of the body twisting sideways after the stringers have been added. No matter how carefully they are applied, they often end up distorted. Rats! Gloriosky! and perhaps a razzle frazzle! would be sounded. But of course, this frustration did not solve the problem.
Opposing Views: Where are the Juniors?
Where are tomorrow's model builders? This question is often asked by present-day modelers. We come up with various reasons why youngsters are not becoming involved. Some say it is the economic aspect-it's too costly. This is a not a good excuse-if youngsters want inline skates, video games, computers, or other expensive items, they manage to get them. Check out the cost of trail bikes, surfboards, or attending a camp for snowboarding!
Thanks, Lindy!
Above: Herb Jobst dressed the part when he piloted the EAA's Spirit of St. Louis reproduction in May 1977. Right: The EAA's superb reproduction of Lindbergh's silver Ryan monoplane. The silver monoplane came out of the low setting sun on that spring day in May of 1977. It was a speck in the sky, and with each moment that passed, it grew larger and larger. I was taken back to a similar day in 1927.
Involve The Community
THE FLYING FIELD is still the locus of excitement for the RC modeler. RC clubs (and all model clubs) exist because their members find thrills and joy in piloting the aircraft into which they have invested their hearts-and months of building time. RC clubs continue because of the satisfaction members derive from sharing the fun and exchanging information with like-minded others.
