RE: I remember when.......
I remember:
Warbirds flying ( even in contests ) with no pilot in the cockpit... and it was OK.
Guys showing up to the field wearing one of those beer can hats. They all seemed to have 'em.
Engines that fit inside the cowl.
First time with CA glue- Hot Stuff. Walking around the house with a spar firmly stuck to my fingers.
Seeing about 10 yellow Cubs at every 1/4 scale event.
Living a couple blocks up the street from the original Sheldon's Hobby Shop. They had everything.
Dave Platt kits.