All about the pattern contests of yesteryear. By liaison with former protagonists, promoters, and various model aviation magazines, we cover the past world championships from the first, that is from 1960 on. As well covered are interesting regional contests, the TOCs, and F3Ax contests — we show fascinating and as yet unpublished photos. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support … Read more
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7. F3A Retroday in Pfäffikon 8. Juli 2017
On Saturday July 8 we participate in the 7th 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.
Continue readingA Legend is reborn – Dalotel
Dalotel DM-165 based on original documents from Hanno Prettner from the 80s. Inspired by the construction and flight of our classic RC1 Comet, our friend and customer Alfred Trettenbein decided to rebuild and fly the old TOC construction according to old Prettner documents. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue reading2017 Retro Cup of the MFC Jauntal Austria
The 4th Retro Cup Flying Meet for retro pattern models was held on the flying field of the Model Flying Club Jauntal/St. Stefan in Austria. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue readingEngine collectors accessories
The perfect engine stand for your model engine collection. You search a display solution for your engine collection?
Continue readingLetter from USA
Today we got a letter from Duane Wilson, SPA newsletter editor. He is very lucky to own one of our Marabus. I have never built or flown an electric plane. As I’ve been writing in the newsletter, I’ve been working with the Sky Aviations Marabu as a true to the original ARF. Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
Continue readingNew Aerobatic pattern plane free screensaver
We put many pictures of last 3 years Swiss Retro meeting together and offer this now as a screensaver for free download. It`s the perfect PC tool for every Classicpattern enthusiast.
Continue readingOS Engines 10cc Timeline
For engine collectors, As a passionate collector we put the timeline of ever produced 10cc OS Max engines since 1963 together. (and collected)
Continue reading3rd Carinthia F3A Classicpattern meeting and competition
Sankt Stefan / Austria Saturday 27th, and 28th, August 2016 was on Airfield of Modelflyingclub Jauntal (Austria) the 3rd Carinthia F3A Classicpattern meeting and competition. Invided was all friends and Fans of Classic Pattern planes of the area up to 1983. Sunday starts the aerobatic competition. The flying program was a program from the past of this time. Place of Competition: Airf … Read more
Continue readingOne day – 2 Komet Victories!
The weekend 27/28.August 2016 us at the same 2 victories at 2 Classicpattern competitions on 2 continents! 2 x successful Komet… Full content is available to paid subscribers only. Support independent journalism by subscribing today.
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