The North Americans break new ground down under
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Chip Hyde became the first American to win the F3A aerobatics title since 1967. Canadian and US teams placed 1-2 in aerobatics, and the US swept the Pylon event. This is a detailed report of what was called the best world championships ever, in Wangaratta, Australia.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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Hans Buhr's giant-scale, electric-powered jet airliner
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German modeler Han Buhr has developed a new model of the British Aerospace's 146-200 airliner. The model has a 90.5-inch wingspan and 180 ounces in flight weight. It is powered by four Mabuchi RS-540 VZ motors and equipped with by a four 5.5-inch impeller system.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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Do you really know balsa? A visit to the source of this remarkable wood
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Most of the high-quality balsa used in modeling comes from Ecuador, but some is grown in Costa Rica. Costa Rican balsa is grown on plantations and processed at the Balsatica plant. A visit to the plant is described.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
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