Cobra1

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Well, I hope Gordon enjoys just going to the field and flying - I will miss the mag. Damn, what will i read in the "Reading room" now! OK, now I'm mad. [>:]

Lucky Dog

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Sad news indeed. [sm=cry_smile.gif] A sign of the times I guess. I will sorely miss the great content, the accurate reviews, and the witty writing. I'll miss Dick's shirts too.

I would have gladly paid a subscription increase as well.

Roary m

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This harkens to '1984', except in this instance all magazines will have been replaced with online reports and the only way to read in the 'reading room' will be to install a flat screen in the john. Still trying to figure out how the mouse will work not to mention the keyboard.

red head

Roary : Maybe we shouldn't go there !!!! Enjoy !!! RED

DStone

Maybe like this.

Roary m

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Didn't Bernard Madoff have one of those?

sparky925

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OK all.. i talked to gordon today about this thread and possibility of an online magazine and here is what he told me:
"I am so sick and tired of computers and crappy software, that once the magazine is closed, I may never turn on a computer again."

GB

[size=4]Them the words from the horses .....mouth!

Tony

tailskid

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I think it is a sign of the times.....

soarrich

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Add me to a list of guys to contact for new subscriptions wherever you go, I enjoyed your honest reviews.

A sad day.[sm=crying.gif] I feel like I did when I heard Model Builder was going out of business.

N1EDM

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Rich and Dick,

Add me to that list too.

Bob

Kmot

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From the sound of the above statement, it seems to me there is much more to the collapse of "RC Report Magazine" than just economics. It sounds a lot like GB is just plain sick and tired of doing the magazine. []

ISGUNN

Well,if Richard and others can put something together,be it in print or on line,let me know.I'll subscribe.I'm going to miss the honest reporting and comic relief that Gordon always inserted.I think Gordon was tryng to position himself so someone would take over the reigns of RC REPORT so he could retire.Maybe his assistant will pick it up and do it on line.Either way,I wish Gordon and the entire crew the best in the future.
Ian Gunn
MAAC 25307

Taildragger

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Only 2 more issue's guy's! I'm going into withdrawal's already.

Lucky Dog

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Same here Bill!

hpiguy

I hear ya. Just reading the canned cookie cutter reviews in MAN for a minute is enough to make you miss RCR quite a bit.

It feels like I'm losing a good friend and there's nothing I can do about it. [&o][]

cvause

If Tony, Dick, and the other RCR crew are listening, I want to add my two cents.

1. RCR is/was the only source that held the manufacturers to account with real product reviews and Cheers/Jeers. To me, this is what I will miss most.
2. I'm more than willing to pay the same or more in subscription fees to see these articles online.

Just a suggestion, but building a subscriber login to the website and posting the articles would probably get close to a profit at the current rates, once the cost of printing and mailing are taken out.

Not to suck up, the but the expertise in RCR, from the reviews, Tony Stillman's radio knowledge, Coberly's electric advice, etc., is well beyond any of the other publications. I'm so sick of MAN and FlyRC reviewing ARF that "fly great."

OK, I'm done.

dirtybird

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Why don't you take over and publish it on line? It could be a moneymaker as it already has an established reputation. I bet most of us would gladly pay for it.

cvause

While I was continuing to poder the loss of RC Report, I think there are other opportunities to make money for Gordon and crew.

I've always told people I would gladly pay a fair price for a book compiling all of Ed Moorman's aerobatic instruction articles and guide cards. Those are the best teaching/learning techniques for RC aerobatics I've seen.

OldRookie

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I would second a book like that from Ed. I have printed almost all of his information offered on the Internet, but a book with everything he has offered on how to do aerobatics, would be something I would pay for. There is a lot of ways and explinations on how to do aerobatics, but Ed seems to be better than most at it.

I haven't subscribed to RCR for several years, but still hate to see it go. I guess the internet has pretty well eliminated magazines as a source for information. If you need timely information, or a question answered, a picture, history of a plane or pilot, magazines just don't compete with the internet. They are going the way of newspapers. Most newspapers aren't in very good shape now either. I would imagine printed material in general will be obsolete eventually. Just the times.

Greg

fmichaelb

Let's see, March to be the last issue? Isn't it usually April that Mina has the cover? Hope he puts her there one more time. I just renewed like a month ago, but I won't trouble him for a refund. However, I would pay more (subscription rate) to keep the magazine going. Other than the one AMA sends you as part of your dues, it was the only one I read. Come to think of it, they were supposed to publish one of my submissions in the Here's How column, wonder if they still will? Of course, even if they do, it looks like I won't get the two year free subscription.

pettit

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That's the cover of the my issue that Mina is always on, bu you may be surprised to see who's on the March cover this year
NO, not yours truly. I had the honor of having 5 full reviews in the February issue.

BTW, I have been talking to Model Aviation and "Sport Aviator" (AMA Online magazine) to do some reviews and stuff.

Sounds like they would like me to do a few from time to time.

Maybe even right here on RCU too!

mobyal

Dick
Please keep us posted on the availability of your reviews so that we can find them. They're by far the best in the business.

mvigod

If any of the RC Report or RCM writers are looking to keep reviewing please contact me. While it is unfortunate that these great publications are no more I suspect some of the writers/reviewers might be interested in continuing to review product. Requirements are good writing, honesty (no need to sugar coat here), good hi res photo skills, video and video editing, and web layout is a plus but not necessary if you are very skilled in the aforementioned. If interested and you feel you are qualified just shoot me a PM.

BillyGoat

Might you be saying we finally get to see Gordon's mug? [X(]

pettit

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Yep, there's a slight chance his photo will be in that issue somewhere...