Model Airplanes

TUSCARORA, Pa. (AP) — Curiosity about flight has led to all types of flying machines in the past century, taking people around the world, but there is still a simple pleasure and thrill of being able to send a model plane into the sky.

That could be seen Saturday in Ryan Township as the Tuscarora R/C Flying Club began its two-day 50th anniversary Aerorama air show celebration at its own flying field near the White Birch Golf Course. There were plenty of model planes and drones for everyone to see. One youngster got a thrill watching aerial displays above the field, all radio controlled by skilled hobbyists identified as “pilots.”

After so many rainy days, Saturday’s hot sun and today’s sunny forecast had club President Ed Pollack feeling happy. When asked between running from one place and another to get the event ready, he gave credit where he believes credit is due.

“You know what? There is a deity involved,” Pollack said. “We’ve had monsoons the last three weeks. Now we have two good days, and it’s supposed to start all over again on Monday. I asked everyone a month ago to pray. Our prayers have been answered.”

In announcing the anniversary, Pollack said the club is adding to its purpose beyond being an organization for flying model airplanes.

“Our mission this year is to introduce drone flying to the public and generate public awareness of the growing interest and necessity of drone flying,” Pollack said. “We already have made inroads with

Article source: http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180805/up-in-air-with-style-flair

TUSCARORA, Pa. (AP) — Curiosity about flight has led to all types of flying machines in the past century, taking people around the world, but there is still a simple pleasure and thrill of being able to send a model plane into the sky.

That could be seen Saturday in Ryan Township as the Tuscarora R/C Flying Club began its two-day 50th anniversary Aerorama air show celebration at its own flying field near the White Birch Golf Course. There were plenty of model planes and drones for everyone to see. One youngster got a thrill watching aerial displays above the field, all radio controlled by skilled hobbyists identified as “pilots.”

After so many rainy days, Saturday’s hot sun and today’s sunny forecast had club President Ed Pollack feeling happy. When asked between running from one place and another to get the event ready, he gave credit where he believes credit is due.

“You know what? There is a deity involved,” Pollack said. “We’ve had monsoons the last three weeks. Now we have two good days, and it’s supposed to start all over again on Monday. I asked everyone a month ago to pray. Our prayers have been answered.”

In announcing the anniversary, Pollack said the club is adding to its purpose beyond being an organization for flying model airplanes.

“Our mission this year is to introduce drone flying to the public and generate public awareness of the growing interest and necessity of drone flying,” Pollack said. “We already have made inroads with

Article source: http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/20180805/up-in-air-with-style-flair

Police in southeastern Graubuenden canton (state) said a plane crashed Saturday on the Piz Segnas mountain above the Swiss Alpine resort of Flims, striking the mountain’s western flank about 8,330 feet above sea level.

 (Reuters)

All 20 people on board an old-time propeller plane were killed Saturday after the aircraft crashed in the Swiss Alps, authorities told Swiss media.

Police in southeastern Graubuenden canton said the JU-Air’s JU-52 HB-HOT aircraft crashed on the Piz Segnas mountain above the Swiss Alpine resort of Flims, a place popular with hikers and also contains a glacier. The plane holds 17 passengers, two pilots and a flight attendant.

“The JU-Air team is deeply saddened and is thinking of the passengers, the crew and families and friends of the victims,” JU-Air wrote

Article source: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/05/20-people-killed-after-old-time-plane-crashes-in-swiss-alps-authorities-say.html