Model Airplanes

AMAGANSETT, NY — The Coast Guard has suspended its sea search for two still missing after a Saturday plane crash off Amagansett until conditions improve, police said.

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for the Piper Navajo and its two remaining occupants due to rapidly deteriorating sea conditions; land based searches by law enforcement will continue until sea conditions improve and the safe deployment of East Hampton Town marine patrol vessels is possible, police said.

Police have identified all four aboard a private plane that crashed off Amagansett in a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon.

Onboard were Bernard Krupinski, 70, and his wife Bonnie Krupinksi, 70, of East Hampton, the couple’s grandson William Maerov, 22, of East Hampton, and pilot Jon Dollard, 47, of Hampton Bays, police said.

Two bodies have been recovered and two were still missing Saturday night, police said. The names of those found are being withheld until they are identified by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The private plane failed to land as expected and the debris field was found a short time later, police said. The cause of the crash is being investigated with the assistance of the Federal Aviation Administration; severe weather including thunderstorms was reported at the time of the crash.

The search was suspended Saturday nightuntil daybreak Sunday, when it resumed before being suspended again Sunday afternoon, police said.

Famed “builder to the stars” Ben Krupinski and his wife were mourned on the East End Saturday. Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman confirmed that Krupinski died in

Article source: https://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/police-id-4-aboard-plane-crashed-long-island-saturday

STEVENS POINT A passion for planes brought in pilots from all over the Midwest for the Biannual Stevens Point Airshow.

They were flying everything from biplanes used to train pilots in World War II to new high-tech stunt planes.

Susan Dacy flies one of those World War II biplanes. Appropriately named “Big Red, it has a cherry red coat of paint, a shiny silver propeller and fabric and wood wings.

When she gets in the air to show people what Big Red can do, the crowd reaction is a mix between stunned silence and excitement.

Dacy is no stranger to the sky. “I soloed at 16 and have been flying for over 40 years,” she said.

She started flying by sneaking to the airport during study hall in high school to gain experience. Not only is it her hobby, she’s also a commercial airplane pilot for American Airlines. Unlike those large commercial flights, Big Red gives her the chance to get creative.

“Loops, rolls, of course we call it hammerhead turn, the clouds are high enough so we can go vertical and do a few things,” Dacy said.

Dacy wasn’t the only one putting on a show. Pilot and Oshkosh native David Scott built his stunt plane from scratch.

“Every now and then I take it out and I just fly it for fun, and it hits me that I built this plane,” Scott said.

He also showed an interest in flying at a young age and would get autographs from pilots at the EAA Airshow in

Article source: http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Pilots-share-journey-to-Stevens-Point-Airshow-484431851.html

On a hot afternoon in West Knoxville, engines could be heard roaring into the sky. Knox County Radio Control held its second annual CubFest.

Although it’s called the cub fest, there were other smaller aircraft besides the cubs soaring high in the sky.

The President of KCRC, Ed Dumas believes the event is a way for people who have a passion for model airplanes to come together to have a good time.

“First and foremost, we’re flying for fun,” said Dumas

Towards the end of the event, KCRC had all the cubs takeoff together so all the planes would be in the air at the same time.

“It’s a lot of airplanes to have in the air at the same time. It takes a lot of coordination,” said Dumas.

KCRC hosts other events throughout the year including a pattern contest in which they judge the pilots on how their airplane performs doing loops and figure eights.

If you would like to learn more about the KCRC’s events you can visit their website.

Article source: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/knox-county-radio-control-hosts-its-second-annual-cubfest/51-560897261

Right now, Congress is considering legislation to set policies for the Federal Aviation Administration, including some provisions that could harm the century-old hobby of flying model aircraft. Threats to the aeromodeling hobby should be a concern for everyone, not just those who love to fly model airplanes like myself.

I am a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a nationwide organization that has represented those who fly model aircraft for fun and educational purposes for more than eight decades. AMA safely manages a niche group of responsible hobbyists through Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, and members of AMA know when, where and how to fly safely. In addition, AMA clubs across Florida contribute to their communities by donating to scholarship funds and partnering with local schools to support higher education.

Unfortunately, some in Washington want to gut Section 336 and force new regulations on responsible model aviation hobbyists. I urge Congress and U.S. Sen Bill Nelson of Florida to preserve this important provision, especially for the 110 AMA clubs in the Sunshine State. Model aviation is too important to so many.

Flying model aircraft is much more than a hobby; it is an effective tool for teaching STEM and often leads to successful careers in aviation, aerospace science and engineering. When I was a kid growing up near the Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania, I attended every air show on base and would watch the planes take off from my house. At

Article source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-support-model-aviation-section-336-story.html