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He already loved model airplanes. But after flying in a Piper Cub airplane over Gainesville at age 14 — taking off from a dusty field now known as Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport — John B. “Jack” McKibbon Jr.’s interest in … Continue reading →

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Teenagers from across the state have shown off their building skills and ambitions at the annual Science Olympiad in Providence. For some, that involved hoping their balsa wood tower could withstand weights without breaking in half. The … Continue reading →

I have never had, nor felt the need of having, a hobby. When I was a kid, friends of mine collected stamps or miniature cars or made model airplanes. I did none of these things. When I was 11 or … Continue reading →

BrainBusters, a free flight model airplane club, which was established in 1942 by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics employees, includes over 40 members who gather to build and fly model airplanes. Article source: http://www.dailypress.com/visuals/video/96928004-132.html

David Shuster gripped the model airplane with a light hand, his other twirling the propeller for what seemed like ages, twisting up the rubber band that serves as the plane’s power source. The plane was featherweight, built from scratch out … Continue reading →

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A piece of aviation history has a new home in Glenville. Model planes may be reminiscent of childhood, but at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, adults admire them, too. In fact, one is so special, it’s … Continue reading →