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Model Aviation readers across the country are sharing aviation stories, innovative ideas, and fond memories. Join the conversation, read a story, and add your thoughts in the comment section below each article.

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How to Celebrate Your 92nd Birthday

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by Charles Mackey, AMA Fellow and Hall of Fame Fallbrook CA Dottie Johnson’s ninety second birthday was celebrated by having lunch with friends who sang Happy Birthday to her. She blew out the lone

Propkicker's multi-engined SPAD

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by John Althoff Arcadia IL Jacksonville IL See a photo of the multi-engined SPAD and share your thoughts. Jacksonville, Illinois Propkicker member Robert Hall (right) with his multi-engined Simple

Krey picks up the pieces and keeps flying

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article by Dennis Dalman of the St. Joseph Newsleader submitted by Al Krey St. Joseph, MN Al Krey of St. Joseph, Minnesota and his aeromodeling club, the Granite City Radio Flyers, were featured in

A Jet Powered Old Timer

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article by John Pond submitted by William Kyncy Oroville, CA A gallon of unleaded gasoline, a Model T Ford spark plug coil, a tractor battery, extra safety equipment, and the inquiring minds of Jim

As Good As It Gets

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by Wm.M.Witty Harmony, PA I'm writing this letter to you to let you know some of what life is like "out here." I belong to the M.A.R.S. club. Our field is located in Harmony, PA. We are on the web at