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A Flier Strikes Back.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0400
(Fortune Magazine): On Feb. 21, 2008, Mitchell Berns heard every flier’s two least favorite words: weather related. Citing snow, Delta Airlines was canceling his flight from Las Vegas to New York City and rescheduling him for a redeye connecting in Boston. With 47% of all delays so far in 2008 caused by weather (up 5% from last year), most fliers can relate...
Pilots Defend Safety of Small Planes.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0400
On Wednesday night, residents got the chance to air their concerns about flights into and out of the North Las Vegas Airport. On Thursday night, it was the aviators’ turn. Several dozen pilots, from flight instructors to weekend hobbyists, gathered in the airport terminal to defend the safety of small private airplanes and respond to questions and criticism from residents...
Iraq Eyes Lockheed F-16 Fighter Aircraft Purchase.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:01:06 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Iraqi government has asked for information about buying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft built by Lockheed Martin Corp, the U.S. Defense Department said on Friday. The request, received Aug. 27, is being reviewed "in the normal course of business" as part of the U.S. government-to-government arms sale process, said Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman...
At Least 3 Killed in Coast Guard Helicopter Crash.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:36 -0400
HONOLULU (AP): An official says at least three U.S. Coast Guard crewmembers were killed when their helicopter crashed in waters about five miles south of Honolulu, and another crewmember is missing. Spokesman Lt. John Titchen says the search continues Friday for the remaining crewmember. He says the Coast Guard release the names or ranks of the dead crewmembers for another day.
FAA Investigating 11 Air Carriers on Safety Issues.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:04 -0400
WASHINGTON (AP): Federal aviation officials say they are investigating 17 cases in which 11 air carriers did not comply with safety directives. An inquiry earlier this year found seven instances in which four carriers had not complied with directives issued by the Federal Aviation Administration...
777 Crash Inquiry Urges Changes.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:31 -0400
Aviation authorities in the US and Europe are to order airlines flying Rolls-Royce-powered 777s to change operating procedures after a British Airways jet crash at London Heathrow airport in January. The seven-month probe by air accident investigators has shown that the fuel flow to both engines on the BA 777-200ER was restricted...

 

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Linda's R/C Aviation - Dedicated to RC model airplanes. Pictures, forum, projects, reviews, flying site data, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to R/C model airplanes in particular and aviation in general. Pictures, videos, projects, reviews, flying site data and related links. ]

A Plane Page - This site is dedicated to the enjoyment of the RC model airplane hobby beginning in the third quarter of 1996.

Aerobatic.NL - Information, pictures, videos, and related links regarding aerobatic RC model and full scale airplanes.

Aeropic - Mechanical pages on RC planes, polystyrene cutting machine, foamies, electronic mixer, and CNC. French site, look for English language version.

Air-Team - RC Plane Blog - A blog from two people about their adventures in Radio Controlled Aeroplanes.

Al's Electric R/C Flying Page - Devoted to electric R/C airplane flying. Information, pictures, movies, future projects, and related links.

Alan Shipman's Model Aeroplane Web Site - RC model aircraft hobby in England. History, photos, contacts, and related links.

Alan3Dflying - Alan Mercieca's model aviation information and pictures from Malta.

Alvin's RC OnLine - Radio Control flying adventures in Mobile, Alabama. Photos, field reports, related links, special event coverage, and flying site maps.

Balsa Dust - RC model aviation reviews, tips and hints, project documentation, photos, and digitized videos of and from RC planes.
Meta Description: [ All arround my Hobby, RC-Aeromodeling. Reviews, Hints, Smalltalk, Images and Videos from Thomas Vogel und Randolph Brömer ]

Barry's Radio Control Model Aircraft Page - Information about a very keen aeromodeler and his enjoyment of flying RC aerobatics, helis, and slope soaring.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to my model aircraft page on here you will find photos and information about my radio control models like the laser 200 extra 300 gangster cap 232 extra 300s gliders like sas blob thing helicopters like my shuttle Z also useful information and photos of war birds like spitfires lancasters... ]

Batalias.com - George H. Batalias - RC model information, pictures, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Batalias.com has info and features of both Radio Control Airplanes and Boats. We also have info on CUSTOM SANDRAIL FRAMES by Rockin' B Ranch Enterprises, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 ]

404 Big Jim's Radio Controlled Aircraft Page - Information on the hobby of radio controlled aircraft. Links, downloads, tips and troubleshooting, and pictures.

BRC Racing - Bob Brassell's guide to the sport of R/C pylon racing, Quickie 500, Q-500, and QM or Quarter Midget 40. Information on aircraft, engines, accessories, and techniques.

Brent's R/C Electronics - Where you can download complete parts lists, schematics, and assembly instructions for several useful electronic projects for the R/C hobbyist.

Building Cardboard RC Planes - Information on history, techniques, materials, pictures, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The wonderful, easy and cheam way of building Cardboard Radio Controlld Aircrafts. ]

Carl Bachhuber's Giant Scale RC Planes - Pictures and descriptions of huge scratch built replicas of actual aircraft. Most are multi-engine models weighing up to 100lbs.
Meta Description: [ Carl Bachhuber, Giant Scale RC Aircraft ]

Chet's R/C Photography and TV - Describes a method for taking aerial photographs and real time down-linked TV from RC model airplanes or helicopters.

Dad's Fun Page - RC on board videos, aerial photography, aerial video making how to, and fun glider projects for kids.
Meta Description: [ Dad's Fun Page is about XMODS, Onboard XMODS videos, Portable RC Car Tracks for XMODS, Onboard Radio Control Airplane Videos, RC Aerial Photography and lots of good clean fun for dad and the kids. Come have a look! ]

Darko - RC Flying - Construction of spad airplanes pictures and information.

Dave Surace RC Aviation - Movies and pictures of model aircraft, modifications, repairs, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Dave Surace RC aviation, Surace Aviation, DAG-1 Autogyro, autogiro, model autogyro, Clancy Aviation, Gyro Bee, Speedy Bee, Lazy Bee, Yard Bee, Turbo Bee, Stagger Bee, MJP Carbon, motor mounts ]

Dave's RC Flight - The technical information of electric powered flight; circuits for RC projects; photographs of full size and model aircraft.

Derwood's Flying Adventures - Lots of radio control pictures from the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland area.

Don Ramsey's Pattern Site - Precision RC aerobatic or pattern site for model aircraft.
Meta Description: [ Precision RC Aerobatics, building and flying techniques for RC models, fiberglass and painting tips, using the rudder, novice pattern explained, battery section including chargers and charging, fuel section, links to other pattern related sites, NSRCA info, hints and techniques from the best ... ]

Doug's Radio Control Aircraft Page - Radio controlled airplane models, Ventura county Comets RC Club, and Target Pistols page.
Meta Description: [ doug's radio control airplane pages and target shooting pages. ]

EasyStar Fan Page - Information about this marvelous plane from Multiplex.

Electric Pylon Racing - By Todd Sheehan, radio controlled pylon racing with small electric planes doing 70-100mph on a speed 400 motor.

Electric RC Airplanes - Information and products specific to the topic of electric rc airplanes.
Meta Description: [ Shop for electric rc airplanes and experience the joy of flight. ]

Flademir Aeromodelismo - Giant scale model aviation articles, photos, and models. Portuguese language site with English translation available.

Flavio's Web Site - Model aviation information presented in forum style. Italian site with English language option.
Meta Description: [ Aeromodellismo Sportivo ]

500 Flight Mania - Personal RC model aviation site by Ginliano.

500 Fly Electric - Successful electric powered sport and scale model airplanes, ranging from 6 ounces to 44 pounds. Comprehensive list of the largest models, free plans, and construction guidelines.
Meta Description: [ Fly Electric powered model aircraft; convert from glow / IC power; construction techniques; download free software ]

George Buckley's Experimental Ornithopter Design - Videos, pictures, and description of experiments with a radio controlled ornithopter.
Meta Description: [ George Buckley's experimental ornithopter is a radio controlled model of a full scale piloted ornithopter that I plan to build. It utilizes active wing twisting, rocking wings, balanced lift and a lightweight structure. ]

Giant Scale Aerobatic List - Site run by Branwell McClory and dedicated to giant scale model aerobatics with reviews, photos, articles, tips, and 3D information.

Glen's Machine Shop - Design and construction of a 2 cylinder 4 stroke model airplane engine. Includes plans, pictures, design data, and related links.
Meta Description: [ How I designed and built a 2 cylinder 4 stroke model engine for a radio controlled airplane. ]

Hangar Space - A record of Chris' adventures in radio control airplanes. The highs and the lows, the construction, and the destruction.
Meta Description: [ Hangarspace, an online record of Chris' adventures in radio control airplanes, the highs and the lows, the construction and the destruction! ]

Higgy's R/C Flying Page - RC model aviation site with past and present photos of models as well as information about ham radio and motorgliding. German and English language site.
Meta Description: [ RC + Simulator, ]

Home Page of an IMAC Flier - Bob Hudson is IMAC chapter 401 rep. and presents information here about IMAC happenings in the Ontario, Canada area.

Hyun Keun Cheung - From Korea, a RC model airplane pattern oriented personal site with aircraft information and photos.

Ian Shaw's RC Model Aircraft - Pictures and descriptions of models, including Acrowot, Spitfire, Loaded Dice, CAP232, Wingbat, and Rapier.

Indian Aeromodellers - By Muinul Hussain - Comprehensive site for model aviation in India with general information, photos, tips, and resources.

Ivy and Martin's Web Page - Martins' model aircraft, vintage aircraft photosets, scale drawings, and hand made children's costumes.
Meta Description: [ Information on radio controlled scale model aeroplanes, vintage aircraft photographs and scale drawings, aircraft recognition competition, aviation and aeromodelling giftware, books, videos and digital cameras and an exquisite range of hand made children's costumes for sale ]

J.M Quetin Homepage - Mainly dedicated to indoor RC planes, but with other topics like ham radio and computers.

Jacek and Piotr ŚŒwiderek - F3A RC pattern competition information and pictures. [Polish site with English language option]
Meta Description: [ F3A ]

Jason Shulman R/C Homepage - Three generations of the Flying Shulmans.

Jeffs R/C Page - Model aviation pictures, tips and hints, aerial photography, aircraft log, and related links.

Jim's RC Airplane and Helicopter Site - Model aviation information, pictures, hints and tips, troubleshooting charts, faq section, and RC forum.
Meta Description: [ Jim's RC Airplane/ RC Helicopter site contains a huge amount of information, photos, hints and tips, troubleshooting charts, and a faq section. ]

John Estlow's Home Page - John will give you a tour of his wonderful world of model airplanes at this site.

John Williamson's Jet Site - Grimsby, England - Activity with gas turbines, pulse jets, and nitrous oxide injection.

Jonghun Lee's R/C Site - From Seoul, Korea - RC Pattern, scale, stunt scale, and sports/fun planes with lots of good photos.

500 Kraig's Web Corner - Information from a licensed pilot who flies quarter scale and ducted fan RC model airplanes.

Lance's Jet Page - Lance Campbell's page dedicated to the fun and enjoyment of the ducted fan and turbine RC model aircraft hobby.

Lee's R/C Aircraft Home Page - Information about RC model aviation in Australia.

Lone Wulffe R/C - The adventures of Jupes and Pilsner, two friends who started in the RC model aircraft hobby in January of 1998.
Meta Description: [ Lone Wulffe R/C Main ]

Lowfly's R/C Page - Model aviation articles, videos, pictures, and related links.

Lyman Slack's Aviation Site - Here, you will find RC photos, models in the hangar, ones on the bench, as well as RC hints and articles.

Mabo@Superminnow.com - Mabo's radio control airplane pylon racing adventures.

Maltese Modellers Radio Control Aircraft Site - Information, pictures, projects, events, and related links.
Meta Description: [ The radio controlled model aircraft home page from Malta. ]

Mark's R/C Aviation Site - This site details the construction, flight, and maintenance of RC model airplanes including giant scale aerobatic ones.

Mike's park/slow/indoor RC Flyers - Information on small electric planes and jets, video, pictures, CAD downloads, and the GWS EDF-50 powered Mig 15 scratch build.

Model Flight - This page will show you the love of model airplanes by the Cannon family from Covington, LA.
Meta Description: [ model airplane page containing useful information and links for the builder and the flier of model airplanes. ]

ModelBouwSite - About R/C model planes, helicopters, technics, R/C information, related links, and photos.
Meta Description: [ Modelbouw over modelvliegtuigen, heli's & informatie. Info over MBC Weert, techniek, (bouw)foto's van eigen vliegtuigen en heli's, schakelingen in andere info. Information about modelplanes, heli's, technics & pictures ]

Monsen's Desert Aviation Connection - By Ron Monsen - RC flying in Saudi Arabia with photographs, videos, tips, free programs, and downloads.
Meta Description: [ RC Airplane and Helicopter flying in Saudi Arabia including photographs, downloadable programs and other useful information ]

My A-10 Warthog Project - Write-up and gallery of the construction of a radio controlled, ducted fan powered, A-10 Thunderbolt II, a.k.a. Warthog.

My Hobby - Electric powered model aircraft information. Italian site with English option.
Meta Description: [ Modellismo, progetti elettronici e i miei hobbies. Un programmatore per PIC, un bromografo, un caricabatterie NiCd e i miei modelli. Ancora i miei viaggi, qualche download e altre cose (forse) interessanti. Modellism, projects and my hobbies. A PIC programmer, a bromografo, a NiCd battery charger... ]

My Jet Engine Projects - Information on building a pulsejet or turbojet engine.
Meta Description: [ My homebuilt jet engine projects (and kitsets) ]

Pete's Planes - Pictures and descriptions of RC flying scale aircraft models, mostly electric powered. News, technical data, and design data.

Put Your Wheels Up - Doug Imes - Pictures of giant scale RC warbirds, fellow pilots, and flying events.

Quique Somenzini Site - Personal page of an RC aerobatic expert flier from Chili, with information and photos of his planes and flying group.

R. C. Electric Planes - Information, pictures, and related links.

R/C Flightdeck - Devoted to electric flight for beginners. Wingo, park flyers, slow flyers, how-to, photos, and chat.
Meta Description: [ R/C Flightdeck - Electric R/C airplane flight. How-to, photos, realtime chat, RealFlight G2 downloads ]

R/C Modeler - Joe, of Omaha, Nebraska, is a RC airplane modeler of 30+ years. RC airplane photos and local event information.

Radio Control Aircraft in Massachusetts - Jason's page about flying his model airplanes and helicopters at the Quinopoxet Model Flying Club.

Radio Control Airplanes by Michael Myers - Great photo gallery, full of many entertaining RC model aviation photos from Texas.

Radio Control Models - Danny Dermer's RC model aviation interests with pictures, video clips, stories, and links.

Radio Control Projects - Videos, pictures, and plans of unusual RC model airplanes.

Radio Controlled Airplanes - Introduction to building, flying, and pictures of giant scale model airplanes and warbirds.

Radio Controlled Electric Flight Projects - By Ken Hill - Guide to building hi performance and inexpensive foam RC electric aircraft.
Meta Description: [ Electric RC aircraft by Ace Sim RC ]

Radio Controlled Modeling - By Peter Luethi - Programs and electronic circuits for RC model aircraft. Also features a photo gallery and related links.
Meta Description: [ Nice radio control airplane photo gallery and electronic circuits for model airplane builders. ]

Randy's Model Aircraft Page - RC model airplane interest.
Meta Description: [ Randy Linderman Homepage, a family page with infromation on radio control airplanes. ]

RC Airplanes and Camping - Tips, hints, and links for RC airplanes and RV campers.

RC Aircraft Page - John M. Duffy's model aircraft pictures and information.

RC Model Flying - By Roger Wegert from The Netherlands - Photos, videos, tips, history, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Roger's R/C model page. Included are (thumbnail) pictures of model airplanes. ]

RC Planes for Fun - Model aviation pictures and related links.

RC-flight - Oslo, Norway - Information, pictures, and related links.
Meta Description: [ RC-flying in Oslo, IMAC, ZDZ, Staudacher ]

RC-Scale - Illustrated construction of a CAP 10 with free dxf plan, Me 109, techniques used to reproduced details, and photopack for scale details. [French site with English option]
Meta Description: [ articles sur la construction de maquettes volantes: un CAP 10, un Me 109, un DH mosquito avec avec en plus des articles sur une machine CNC et des montages électroniques: campac, réchauffeur de bougie, interface rc vers pc ]

RCDon - RC model aircraft videos, pictures of flight, and construction.
Meta Description: [ RCDON is a web site devoted to remote control aircraft and flight. Model aircraft videos and pictures of flight and construction. ]

Rock's RC World - Model aviation planes, people, and events from Hampton, Newport News, and York County Virginia.
Meta Description: [ A personal account of the Radio Controlled Model Airplane activities in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area ]

Rolf Ejme's Homepage - Mainly RC model aircraft information and pictures from before WW II.

Sams RC - Dedicated to anyone interested in RC model aviation. Aircraft, pictures, projects, and related links.

San Diego Parkflyers - Pictures, tips, and video clips of several radio controlled parkflyer model aircraft.
Meta Description: [ information site about GWS Parkflyer kits and accessories ]

SC's RC Pattern - Focus on the sportsman and intermediate pattern pilot and shows videos of what to do and not to do. Building tips and airplane set up are provided.

Scale Flight RC Airplanes - Dedicated to scale aerobatic and scale military airplanes. Building information and photos.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to scale aerobatic and scale military airplanes. Building information and photos. ]

ScaleBuilder.org - Dedicated to the building and flying of scale model aircraft.

Skylane42`s Plane Page - Bill Kelseys' RC model airplane homepage from SW Michigan with events, pictures, links, and is the unofficial site for the Kalamazoo Thunderbirds RC Club.
Meta Description: [ RC airplanes,homepage,links. Local events from SW Michigan. ]

Smokin' Joe's RC Airplane Page - Information and pictures of Joes' RC airplanes as well as aviation FAQs and RC links.
Meta Description: [ Smokin' Joes Model aircraft. Links to sites, webring, pictures ]

Stefan's Electric R/C Web Site - Electric powered model aircraft information, projects, software, and related links.

Steve's RC Aircraft Models - Electric RC aircraft modelling, building techniques, spread sheet aids, and CAD RC model plans to freely download. Views plan prior download. Extensive range of scale to indoor models.
Meta Description: [ Lean how to build a Slow flyer and hot wire foam cutter. Wing core templates and software recommended for making foam wing cores. Great model aircraft plans in DXF and DWG CAD format are free to download and can be viewed prior selection. ]

Team Banana Racing - R/C model pylon racing site for sport 40 and ultimately F3D models.
Meta Description: [ Team Banana are a Model Aircraft FAI F5D Pylon Racing Team. ]

The Balsadust Homepage - RC aircraft reviews, plans, software, and model design.

The Funk Works - Rene Saenz shares personal RC model aircraft designs. Present and future plans, photos, contacts, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Remote control airplane plans and CAD service ]

Tom's Model Guide - Radio control model aircraft reviews, articles, beginners help and advice, and links to model clubs in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Radio control model aircraft reviews, articles, beginners help and advice, links to model clubs in Scotland and much more. ]

Tomonori Hisao R/C Homepage - A site from Japan with content about RC pattern and a close to home model flying field.

Tony's Model Planes - Radio Control flying history and pictures.

Torkrolls' RC Gallery - Photo gallery of Jerry Brians' Piper Cub, canards, paraplanes, and helicopters.

Tuomas Tanska's F3A Page - F3A pattern aerobatics aircraft, information, pictures, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Tuomas Tanska's F3A pattern aerobatics page ]

Welcome to my Page - A Portuguese RC model aviation site.

West Cumbria R/C Flying - By J.D.Cinderey - R/C flight in the Cumbria, UK area with e-flight information, QandA message board, video clips, pictures, and categorised links.
Meta Description: [ West Cumbria radio control fliers ]

YB2Normal - Site contains ideas for wireless aerial video on model airplanes and related links.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to hacking the xcam2 for use on an aerial video platform ]