By Scott Bandle / Suburban Journals – The figure hovered in the air against a strong breeze. At first glance, it was easy to doubt your eyes, but, sure enough, it was Superman! At least, it was a 3-foot model aircraft shaped like the Man from Krypton. The motor was camouflaged […]
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Giant Scale Air Show in Palos Hills
Southtownstar.com – by Jason Freeman If you always dreamed of piloting an airplane but can’t stomach speeding miles above the earth, Joe Cherne suggests an intriguing alternative: remote-controlled model aircraft. “It gives you an understanding of the aerodynamics of an aircraft, which are the same whether it’s a model or […]
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Brazil Winged Modelers raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Brazil Times, Sunday, August 19, 2012 – Approximately 15 Brazil Winged Modeler members were on hand Sunday at the Brazil-Clay County Airport, 475 E. CR 600 N., Brazil, for the organization’s annual Air Show. The event takes place in conjunction with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and is a […]
Continue readingSuburban AeroClub Part of 1st Annual Remote-Controlled Air and Water Show
Anyone living close to Chicago knows about the thrilling Chicago’s Air and Water Show. This year, the Suburban AeroClub became part of a similar show, only smaller, hosted at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Members of the club got to show spectators what aeromodeling is all about. The exciting show, which […]
Continue readingHomewood to host remote-controlled air and water show
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is sponsoring the inaugural South Suburban R.C. Air and Water show from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 11, according to a news release. Remote-controlled boats, planes and helicopters will buzz around Dolphin Lake, at 183rd Street and Governors Highway in Homewood. Flying and aerobatic demonstrations will […]
Continue readingFox Valley Aero Club on Parade
The Fox Valley Aero Club has been busy this year promoting their club and the hobby of model aeronautics. Recently they participated in two different parades, one in Geneva, IL for Swedish Days and another in St. Charles. The creative club also hosts kid’s days to teach area children about […]
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Model planes a fun hobby for “kids” of all ages
By: ROBYN GAUTSCHY | 12/09/11 3:00 AM
Southeast Missourian
Model airplanes aren’t just for kids. In the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association, small-scale pilots of all ages gather to fly planes big and small, and to teach the trade to others.
“I joke about it, but it’s true — we have kids in there from age 8 to 80. We’re all interested in some aspect of aviation, whether it’s helicopters, small or large planes, electric or fuel-powered,” says Doug Leslie, who’s been building and flying model planes since the early 1990s. Three years ago, he retired from his post as Cape Girardeau’s city manager and opened Tailwinds RC Hobby Center on South Plaza Way, where he enjoys living his hobby and meeting other model enthusiasts. Leslie, a licensed pilot since 1972, still flies full-scale planes recreationally, but says there are perks to flying model planes.
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