Model Airplanes

The Sterling Board of Selectmen recently voted in favor of an open-ended extension to the agreement with local model airplane club Wachusett RC Flyers to use the area located on the old landfill behind the police department for its runway.

The group, which is a chapter member of the national organization Academy of Model Aeronautics, based in Indiana, was originally granted permission by selectmen in late 2014 to fly their model airplanes at the site.

Since then, the group has been gathering at the spot on good weather days and have held an “open house,” to introduce the public to their hobby of flying model airplanes. Those who attended the open house last year got a chance to fly a plane using a “buddy box,” which allowed a more experienced flyer to switch the controls if there was danger of a plane crashing.

Members of the group have also recently been working with youth at the Boys Girls Club of Leominster and Fitchburg to create several radio controlled flying models. They want to encourage more young participants to join their activities and get involved in the hobby.

Wachusett RC Flyers member Al Dean told selectmen at the board’s meeting on April 6 that his group has seen membership grow from 16 to 26 members within the past year.

Selectman Robert Cutler expressed support, saying, “It’s nice to see that number double.”

Members of the Wachusett RC Flyers plan to continue improving the runway area with the addition of loom to help provide smoother landings and

Article source: http://www.thelandmark.com/news/2016-04-14/Sterling_News/Model_airplanes_will_continue_to_take_flight_over_.html

TIMMINS – 

Constructing a mechanized model of a Second World War military vehicle takes a considerable amount of skill. To make hundreds of them takes more than skill — it takes a real passion.

That passion is what fuels Lorenzo Jalbert, a Timmins man who is sharing dozens of the model tanks, ships, planes and cars he has constructed since the late 1970s with the public at the Timmins Museum this month.

All of his fully automated models are a sixth of the size of the real deal, historically accurate and often take months — and thousands of dollars — to construct.

“I just love it; you have to love it,” Jalbert said. “I built this collection with years and years of doing this — it’s not all done in one year. I’ve spent a bunch of money, no doubt, it’s expensive, but you do it over time and it’s my pastime.”

He began building remote controlled airplanes in 1978, but it wasn’t until he built a model Jeep some years later (which he used to transport one of his planes) that he became interested in making other vehicles.

As for what models he chooses to make, Jalbert said his inspiration ranges from scouring history books, rewatching television shows and movies and from recanting the stories told to him by his late father,

Article source: http://www.timminspress.com/2016/04/12/ww2-war-machines-focus-of-model-exhibition-at-museum

Swing by the southern shores of Smithville Lake on a sunny day, and you just might find a local group of model airplane enthusiasts taking to the sky.

The Smithville Dambusters Radio Control Model Aircraft Club has been in operation since 1977 and provides a fun outlet for people interested in picking up a new hobby.

Barry Hymowitz, a Kansas City resident, has been involved with the group for 12 years and said one of the best aspects of the group is that anyone can enjoy themselves regardless of their experience with the activity.

“It’s a fun thing, It’s a group thing. It can be a family thing,” Hymowitz said. “Our particular club, it’s all ages and skill levels. We encourage anybody that wants to come out and fly.”

The Dambusters have been active for nearly four decades and operate their craft at an airfield owned by

Article source: http://www.smithvilleherald.com/outdoors/article_f31f7d0c-43f3-59d9-9d16-4eed61b3a5df.html

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Article source: http://www.cnet.com/pictures/worlds-largest-model-airport-pictures/

Cebu Pacific becomes the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to order the SL3510 seat model from Recaro Aircraft Seating for its brand-new fleet of 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

CEB is expecting to grow its 56-strong fleet to over 80 aircraft, with an expansion plan that includes orders for 30 new A321neo, between 2017 and 2021.

“We have always been a firm advocate of innovative and economic solutions that ensure the best travel experience for our passengers,” said CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

“It is with this mission in mind that we have decided to equip our upcoming brand-new Airbus A321neos with Recaro SL3510 seats. The ergonomic seats will not only contribute to our valued guests’ comfort on-board, but also help us reduce fuel burn with their lightweight, cost-efficient design. We look forward to providing even more affordable and enjoyable flights to all our customers.”

At around 9 kg (approximately 20 lb.), the Recaro SL3510 is currently one of the lightest economy-class seats on the market, weighing around 40 percent less than conventional economy-class seat models. Instead of foam, a thinner and much lighter innovative netting material forms the core of the seat’s backrest. The weight of the seat is reduced while space is increased: with a thinner backrest, the space between seat rows and consequently the living space for passengers is increased. At the same time, the

Article source: http://www.mb.com.ph/new-cebu-pacific-planes-get-recaro-seats/