Model Airplanes

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – John P. Johnston, 85, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017 in the presence of family at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center.

John was born on September 23, 1931 to Arthur and Helen (Dawson) Johnston in Washington, Pennsylvania.

He spent his formative years in Fremont, West Virginia and Hubbard, Ohio.

During his teen and young adult years John loved to dance.

John was a 1948 graduate of Hubbard High School and attended the Ohio State University studying Chemistry. His education was interrupted by the Korean War. After being drafted by the Army, John was posted state-side in New Jersey and selected to be the personal driver of a Bird Colonel who wanted a driver who could hold an intelligent conversation.

John will be remembered for his ability to master almost every craft he attempted including building U-control gas-powered airplanes, macramé, rock jewelry making, water color painting, charcoal drawing and wine and brandy making. One of his major accomplishments was building a 16-foot gaff-rigged schooner by hand which included hand-planing the main sail mast. “The Journey” was a beautiful boat and he frequently sailed her on numerous area lakes. John loved hunting, fishing and camping and spent much time on local lakes.

John retired from the RJR Nabisco after a 34 year career. After retiring John turned his attention to riding bicycle and balsa wood model airplane building and flying.

His proudest achievement, second only to raising his three children, was his mastery of rubber-band powered balsa wood

Article source: http://wkbn.com/2017/07/17/john-p-johnston-obituary/

By JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent

July 17. 2017 11:27PM

Vermont man charged in Marlow burglary

BRENTWOOD — A judge has refused to reconsider his ruling against a Sandown teenager who sued Timberlane Regional High School and one of its teachers after he was injured by a splinter from a wooden airplane during class.

Rockingham County Superior Court Judge David A. Anderson denied a motion for reconsideration in Corey Rocco’s case against the school, teacher James Kelly, and School Administrative Unit 55.

Lawyers for the 18-year-old Rocco, a former Timberlane student, filed the motion asking the judge to set aside his May order dismissing the case and issue a new ruling finding the school liable for the eye injuries.

But Anderson sided with the school, which argued that, among other things, Rocco didn’t meet the threshold standard for a motion for reconsideration and offered “no points of law or fact that the court overlooked or misapprehended …”

The suit resulted from an incident on Dec. 12, 2014, when Rocco was a student in Kelly’s American Studies class.

Rocco’s suit stated that Kelly asked students to make model airplanes from popsicle sticks and near the end of the class he used a lacrosse stick to strike the planes in an attempt to test their durability.

Rocco, who was represented by the law firm Smith-Weiss Shepard of Nashua, claimed Kelly took no safety precautions and that a piece of wood from one of the planes hit his right eye.

Rocco claimed the accident caused

Article source: http://www.unionleader.com/courts/Judge-wont-reconsider-ruling-against-former-Timberlane-student-in-injury-case-07172017

President Matt Leibengood said there were 21 registered pilots who flew Saturday. He said TORCM hosts weekend events twice a summer — one weekend in July and one weekend in August.

“These events are informal and are a place for people to relax and have fun,” Leibengood said.

He said there were electric-, gas- and glow fuel-powered planes, helicopters and drones that flew. Glow fuel is a fuel source used in model engines.

“The models here definitely come in all shapes and sizes. Some can fit in the palm of your hand and there are others here that have a 16-foot wingspan,” he said.

The events are open to the public and the group has raffles, he said. Refreshments also are available.

“People can bring their lawnchairs and sit in the shade and watch some cool demonstrations,” he said. “They can stay for half an hour or all day.”

He said registered pilots fly multiple times throughout the day and the event is weather dependent as high wind or precipitation make flying conditions more difficult. He said Saturday’s weather was perfect for flying.

Leibengood has been a member since 2009 and has been president of the organization for three years.

He said flying model airplanes is a great hobby to get into because people can see their hard work in action. He said it appeals to mechanically inclined people because they can build something and fly it; and if they bang it up, they can tear it apart and fix it.

“It’s really a

Article source: https://www.advertiser-tribune.com/news/local-news/2017/07/high-flying-fun/

AMA will host Aviation Adventure at the International Aeromodeling Center in celebration of National Model Aviation Day.

Muncie, IN (PRWEB) July 17, 2017

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host Aviation Adventure Day on August 5, 2017. The local celebration of National Model Aviation Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The event is free and will include activities for all ages.

Aviation Adventure Day will be packed with entertaining activities for the entire family. Attendees will learn while having fun by building make-and-take model airplanes and kites and launching model rockets. In addition to the hands-on activities, visitors can tour the National Model Aviation Museum, try their hand at a flight simulator, and fly a real model airplane.

Full-scale airplane rides will also be available for kids ages eight to 17, through the Anderson chapter of the EAA Young Eagles. Space is limited and parents can register their children online in advance. The first 100 kids to attend will receive a free T-shirt.

AMA would like to thank its national Platinum sponsors, Ready Made RC and HobbyKing; local Silver sponsors, MedExpress Urgent Care, Brady Ware Company, Cintas Corporation, NASH FM, Muncie Massage, and Muncie Visitors Bureau; and local Bronze sponsors, Frederick Family Chiropractic, Farmhouse Creative, Normandy Flower Shop, and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. A special thank-you goes to Applebee’s in Muncie for providing snacks for participants.

Aviation Adventure Day is just one of the many nationwide events that will

Article source: https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/17/07/p9781530/ama-to-host-national-model-aviation-day-celebration

President Matt Leibengood said there were 21 registered pilots who flew Saturday. He said TORCM hosts weekend events twice a summer — one weekend in July and one weekend in August.

“These events are informal and are a place for people to relax and have fun,” Leibengood said.

He said there were electric-, gas- and glow fuel-powered planes, helicopters and drones that flew. Glow fuel is a fuel source used in model engines.

“The models here definitely come in all shapes and sizes. Some can fit in the palm of your hand and there are others here that have a 16-foot wingspan,” he said.

The events are open to the public and the group has raffles, he said. Refreshments also are available.

“People can bring their lawnchairs and sit in the shade and watch some cool demonstrations,” he said. “They can stay for half an hour or all day.”

He said registered pilots fly multiple times throughout the day and the event is weather dependent as high wind or precipitation make flying conditions more difficult. He said Saturday’s weather was perfect for flying.

Leibengood has been a member since 2009 and has been president of the organization for three years.

He said flying model airplanes is a great hobby to get into because people can see their hard work in action. He said it appeals to mechanically inclined people because they can build something and fly it; and if they bang it up, they can tear it apart and fix it.

“It’s really a

Article source: https://www.advertiser-tribune.com/news/local-news/2017/07/high-flying-fun/