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F3AX Kleeberg Throphy 1981

27. 7月 20229. 9月 2025 Editor No comments

As in the previous year 1980, the MFC Lemgo again organized an aerobatic competition for large-scale model aircraft. The competition took place on the club’s own site, the Kleeberg, which is located in the scenic Lipperland and is almost the highest elevation there at about 36o meters. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.

F3A Aerobatic plane Papillion

5. 7月 202216. 5月 2024 Editor 1 comment

This F3A model Papillon was developed in 1981 by the German F.Grützmacher and manufactured in small series. It could be operated with side exhaust engine as well as with rear outlet and integrated resonance tube. This report was published in RC Models magazine January 1982. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.

MK Aurora, owned by Bruno Schiffler

10. 6月 202216. 5月 2024 Editor No comments

It was 1985. It was the time when RC-1 stood for the crowning glory of model flying skills and the only source of information was catalogs and specialist magazines memorized every month … Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.

Our daily Instagram photos

6. 2月 202227. 7月 2022 Editor No comments

F3a World Championship Pensacola 1983 in USA. Canadian competitor Ivan Kristensen with his two competition ‘Citation’ aircraft. It was a design by former world champion Yoshioka. The aircraft had a wingspan of 1.68 metres and a flying weight of 3.68 kg. Equipped with an OS 61 VR ABC, he flew to an excellent 4th place. His radio control system was a Futaba PCM. #ivankristensen #citation #osmax #fut … Read more

Marabu

25. 8月 202116. 5月 2024 Editor No comments

Here is the Giezendanner construction Marabu. The Marabu was used for the first time during the RC1 World Championship in Corsica in 1967. At that time the Marabu was larger than the 1967 and 1969 versions with a wingspan of 1.81 metres. Here is our photo collection of the Marabu’s, original as well as modern replicas. And the build description by Bruno Giezendanner. Full content is available to p … Read more

Bella Italia RAC 2018

4. 4月 20215. 4月 2021 Editor No comments

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.

Graupner`s Caravelle

3. 1月 202116. 5月 2024 Editor No comments

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

TOC Cult Decals!

11. 12月 202020. 12月 2020 Editor No comments

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

9, F3A WC 1975 Switzerland

27. 11月 202012. 12月 2024 Editor No comments

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.

Seyer Brother`s Diabolo

21. 11月 202016. 5月 2024 Editor No comments

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.