Autogiro from the '70s
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The autogiro has a rotor that allows it to do maneuvers not possible for modern planes, such as near vertical climbing. An autogiro built in 1977 from plans featured in Model Airplane News appears unattractive and is powered by a OS 40 FP engine.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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E-K Logictrol talk
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E-K Products' Logictrol little red brick was one of the most popular radio-control systems in the '60s and '70s. Founders Bob Elliott and Jerry Krause discuss the history of the company, and some of its most successful brands.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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R/C's wild West roots
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Veteran model airplane enthusiasts met in the San Francisco Bay Area and Bakersfield, CA, to fly vintage aircraft. One attendee had old 8mm footage converted to videotape and showed the results to participants.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
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