Flying for Fun
This piece recounts historical insights on the WACO CG-4 glider, including a tragic crash in 1943. It highlights reader responses and personal anecdotes, showcasing the CG-4's legacy.
Flying for Fun
The Cutie model, inspired by classic designs, offers delightful sport flying with modern electric components and excellent stability.
Flying for Fun
The column highlights various tidbits about aviation, including Jan Svendsen's story of flying and personal histories from WWII. It features a photo taken during a flight, illustrating changing perceptions of "enemies" over time. Additionally, it shares information on classic paper airplanes and gliders, emphasizing their nostalgic value and fun for children.
Flying for Fun
D.B. Mathews discusses advancements in model airplane construction, highlighting improvements in materials and techniques like laser-cutting and cyanoacrylate adhesives.
Flying for Fun
General Pratt's WACO CG-4 glider was intended for D-Day glory but tragically crashed, making him the first US casualty. The CG-4, vital in WWII, carried troops and equipment, with 13,909 built by various manufacturers.
