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 […]
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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 […]
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