You guys must be from the next generation. I started out with a Jim Walker Firebaby in about 1948 and progressed up to a Barnstormer after counless other CL planes. In 1953 I switched to RC. I tried my hand at CL recently but old age had taken its toll. I just could not last more than two minutes. Luckily the memories of the early days have survived. Dan.
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