Bill Porter, a member of the 47 member-strong Tulip City Air Force Club developed his love of flying when watching planes fly overhead during World War II. Today he joins others with the same passion at a flying field on the south side of Holland Michigan for club […]
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After 50 Years it’s Still Fun
Over the weekend, the Paul Bunyan Model Fly Club was featured in their local paper, the Brainerd Dispatch for being a club that continues to promote and enjoy the hobby of model aeronautics. One member of the club, Troy Harris says, “I could easily be out here for six to […]
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Historic RC plane flies over Michiana
BREMEN, Ind. – A remote control plane on a trip to fly across the continental U.S. made a stop in Michiana on Wednesday evening.
The Wings Across America plane is being flown by radio control clubs in 48 states as part of a journey meant to raise awareness about R.C. flying. The trip may be serving its purpose if you didn’t already know there’s a small airfield on Quinn Road just outside of Bremen, the field is the home of the South Bend Radio Control Club.
Continue readingGrand Traverse Insider: Taking Flight by Colin Merry
The free BARC airshow will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Thompsonville Airport on Lindy Road, near Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Pilots will be flying a variety of remote controlled aircraft from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Helicopters will even have their own space at the show.
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