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RCGroups Takes Over AMA Air
Jim T. Graham, from RCGroups, wrapped up Season 7 of AMA Air with a discussion about what the RCGroups forum is and how to navigate it. Jason Cole, also from RCGroups, made a guest appearance and talked about the RC Soaring Nats. Ashley Hansen, from Gator RC, joined the show to talk about the problems that many hobby shops and distributors can face during the holiday season. Watch the episode at https://youtu.be/ZwH7uWZg81s. Here are some video comments:
Mike Palumbo: My first electric had an Astro 20 torquev little thing.
Tom Kelley: I posted a photo in the F3K Nats page of Jason’s throw face.
Tim Blankenship: Jason, I don’t have $3,000 to sink into a 3-4m glider. Can I successfully compete with an off-the-shelf glider?
Tom Kelley: There’s a lot you can do affordably for all soaring formats and be competitive or have a good time.
Stunt Hangar: I live-stream the CLPA Nats every year.
Jeff Worsham: Very enjoyable and informative—thank you!
Gene Bond: Great to see you again, Jim, especially glad to see Foam & Tape still kicking around the bleeding edge of creativity! I’ve been out for a while, but the bug is coming back!
AMA Snapshots: Share Your Story
Web: AMA is launching a new campaign called AMA Snapshots. It is a way to share stories from the AMA community. Short stories or snapshots about members, clubs, events, and more will be created throughout 2022. Our hope is that these snapshots will help inspire, educate, and inform others about the impact of model aviation. AMA wants to share your story. Learn more at www.modelaircraft.org/snapshots.
ValuePlanes Leprechaun
Digital & Web: The original Leprechaun glider design was created by Dick Twomey in the early 1950s. It was a Free Flight model known for its large size, low-aspect-ratio elliptical wing, and lifting tail. The ValuePlanes Leprechaun is an undeniably vintage model from Hobby Club that has been updated for modern radio control and utilizes laser-cutting technology. Read the review by Fitz Walker in this issue and watch a video of the Leprechaun in action in Model Aviation Digital and online.
