I tried hard to capture the "essence" of this thread; it contains a truly great story about an extraoridinary person in the early days of RC. I had to "lobby" Model Aviation at the beginning to try to get more than a few words in the "In the Air" section, but then MA editor Michael Ramsey decided to give it a try.

If you enjoyed the article, I'd recommend you write Michael a quick note or e-mail telling him that this kind of topic is interesting to you...it's the only way he had to gage interest by the public. I'd like to see more about vintage pattern, but there are many many interests within RC all competing for space in the magazine. I'd like Michael to feel his faith in me to write something that would appeal to people was justified. [8D]

Again thanks to everyone who has written showing their support.

Duane