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If you are reading these threads, then you are interested in “vintage” R/C modeling, and are probably interested R/C history. Radio Control is old enough now to have an interesting history filled with great-flying classic designs, and interesting personalities. In the upcoming May issue of Model Aviation magazine, VR/CS, (a group of modelers of all ages devoted to building and flying the “golden oldies” of RC) , is spotlighted along with the other special interest group, (SIG) devoted to historical RC, the SPA, (Senior Pattern Association). If you’re not a VR/CS member, but have ever wondered what VR/CS is all about, and what it’s like to attend a meet, you might enjoy this article written from the viewpoint of a newcomer. Take a look!

r/cdawg

Just pulled MA out of my mailbox this noon and read the article while downing a tuna sandwich. Very well written, nice pictures, enjoyed it alot. While I didn't start flying R/C until 1973 at age 15 many of these designs were still commonplace at the field. There were quite a few Goldberg Falcons and Sr. Falcons present and I learned on a Skylark 56. The SPA sounds really interesting also as an image that is burned into my memory is of Ron Chidgey holding his Nats winning Tiger Tail over his head in an advertisment for, if I recall, Proline Radios. No different effect than what a picture of Quique holding his Yak does to R/Cer's now.

dawg