Old-Timers - 2008/02

Henderson, Nevada, 2007 SAM Championships. THE SAM [Society of Antique Modelers] Champs is probably the
largest and most active annual gathering of Old-Time (OT) flying
enthusiasts in the world. The weeklong 2007 event was held October 7-
12 in Henderson, Nevada, which is the town just south of and adjacent
to Las Vegas.

Old-Timers - 2009/04

Celebration of Radio Control
COMPETITION FLYING is pursued by a
relatively small percentage of model
builders. That’s true of the general AMA
population as well as old-time modelers. But
competition influences our hobby/sport in a
larger proportion than the numbers who
participate.

Old-Timers - 2011/06

I ATTENDED THIS year’s Southwest
Regionals, which is held in Eloy, Arizona,
each January. The FF and RC sides of the
expansive field are thoughtfully separated by
almost a half mile, for safety. The FF venue
sees higher attendance because it incorporates
several modern events along with Society of
Antique Modelers (SAM) Old-Timers (OT).
The RC site is strictly SAM OT RC.

Old-Timers - 2008/08

OLD-TIME (OT) FF and RC fliers often
spend time sharing airspace with various
soaring birds. Hawks, vultures, eagles,
seagulls, ravens, etc. also enjoy the thermals
and often point them out for us. One thing
the birds have in common is that their
behavior improves as they get to know us
and what nice people modelers are.

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