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Tilt wing V/STOL aircraft

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The feeder-line tilt-wing V/STOL model airplane features aerodynamic devices that allow complete control of the vehicle. Designed by retired Grumman Aerospace vice president Bob Kress, the model is capable of conventional and vertical takeoffs and landings. Its forward-swept wing concept promises to provide rapid service to airports and remote areas even without runways.

Author: Hunt, Tom
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998

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Electric model crosses Long Island Sound

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An electric-powered model seaplane called X-Sounder successfully completed a 16-mile trip across Long Island Sound from Connecticut to Port Jefferson, NY, on July 7, 2001. The project was a joint effort by 10 members of the Silent Electric Flyers of Long Island model aircraft club.

Author: Hunt, Tom, Prew, Henry
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2001
Connecticut, New York, Models, Personal narratives, Seaplanes

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Electrify the Global Blue Max ARF

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Blue Max ARF by Global Hobby Distributors features a low-wing loading and WW 1-type design, which make it suitable for conversion to electric power.

Author: Hunt, Tom
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: Design and construction, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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