Review 6.-8.July 2018, RAC Raduno Aeromodelli Classici 2018. At last, it’s starting again! After a two-year break and as requested by the Foligno historical organiser, we have put our beloved old stuff back on the airfield. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
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Graupner`s Caravelle
Today, we present photos from the Graupner family archive for the very first time. We would like to thank the Graupner family for supporting us in our future research into the history of model aircraft. First of all we publish a test of the legendary Graupner Caravelle by the author Dieter Heck. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing toda … Read more
Continue readingTOC Cult Decals!
Between 1974 and 2002 the legendary Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Las Vegas took place 18 times. The founder and sponsor of this famous competition, Mr. William G. Bennett, invited the 20 or 21 worldbest pilots each time. The development of aerobatics was supported, and clever formulated rules gave very interesting and new impulses. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Sup … Read more
Continue reading9, F3A WC 1975 Switzerland
Aerobatic R/C Airplane World Championships BERN, 8.-13.Sept. 1975, THE World Radio Control Championships for aerobatic model aircraft came home for the ninth successive competition for the King of the Belgians trophy at Bern, Switzer-land, September 8th-13th. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue readingSeyer Brother`s Diabolo
Review of Seyer brother`s Diabolo – In mid-70s, as a child, Thorsten Seyer learned under the guidance of his big brother Bernd how to control model aircraft. The initial spark came during a demonstration flight by the then world-famous aerobatic pilot Wolfgang Dallach. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue reading10. Retroday in Pfäffikon/Schweiz
Pfäffikon, 4,july 2020 Review: Despite Corona, the annual retro meeting of the Swiss model flying club Pfäffikon took place. Sun laughs, pure models. The model pilot’s heart beats faster than ever before. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue readingGustav Sämann `s Feuervogel
Gustav Saemann was a German model aircraft designer. As early as the 1950s, he designed various free flight models, the very first being his Taifun (1951) or the A2 glider model Bussard. One of his models was also the rubber motor plane Hornet. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue readingIvano Garzena Memorial 2020
Review: The Italian retro meeting took place from 10-12 July 2020 in the Acquqrossa Park in Gualdo Cattaneo / Perugia. The date of the meeting was actually fixed for June. For months the accommodation in the region had been fully booked. Due to the Corona Virus the event had to be cancelled. Italy was paralysed. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by … Read more
Continue reading8. F3A Retroday in Pfaeffikon / Switzerland 6. July 2019
On Saturday July 6 we participate in the 8th edition of old aerobatic models from the period to 1980, This meeting is base of the 2010 Retro day in Dubendorf the meeting was held in Pfaffikon model airfield near Zürich a friendly meeting to exchange and fly Classic Pattern. This year was more then 40 planes there. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism b … Read more
Continue reading8, F3A WC 1973 Italia
We already published the report on this world championship some time ago. In the meantime, we have received many more photos. Thanks to the latest AI technology, we have also improved our old, existing photos. The result is some fantastic photos that we don’t want to withhold from you. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
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