This season is shaping up to be an exciting one! I recently acquired a DKT racing engine from a fellow racer who has been a long-term competitor in F3D and F3T.
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New Season, New Power: My DKT Racing Engine for F3T
// Stanley J. Stembera // Engines Tags: DKT, Draketuned, F3D, F3T, Pylonracing No Responses
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OLAF, a 34-year-old, boat is restored and lives again
// Stanley J. Stembera // Boats No Responses
Back in 1989, I received a model fishing boat kit from MODELA as a Christmas gift. MODELA was a company known for producing kits and supplies for modelers at the time, but it no longer exists today.
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My Journey into Airplane Pylon Racing: From Newbie to Enthusiast
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft Tags: DKT, F3D, F3E, F3T, Pylonracing No Responses
Last year, I embarked on a journey that I never expected would capture my heart so completely: competing in model airplane pylon racing.
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Ein perfekter Tag in der Schweiz: Vintage-Segelflugtreffen beim Aeromodellclub Bern
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: Esso, MG Bern, Milan, MV Bern, Schweiz No Responses
Im Juni 2024 hatte ich das Vergnügen, meine Freunde in der Schweiz zu besuchen – begeisterte Modellflugkollegen, mit denen ich ein ganz besonderes Event vorbereiten durfte: das Vintage-Segelflugtreffen beim Aeromodellclub Bern.
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29. Sammlertreffen der M.E.C.A. in der Schweiz
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: MECA, Meca Region 16, Oberbalm, Schweiz No Responses
MODELLMOTOREN – SAMMLERTREFFEN mit MOTORENBÖRSE und AUSSTELLUNG findet am Samstag, 21. Juni 2025 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr statt.
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Flying with Old-Timer Radio Control Glider Models: A Blast from the Past
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft No Responses
In an era dominated by sleek, high-tech drones and advanced model aircraft, it’s refreshing to see enthusiasts still passionate about flying old-timer radio control glider models. These vintage beauties may not have the same level of sophistication as their modern counterparts, but they offer a unique flying experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
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28. Sammlertreffen der M.E.C.A. in der Schweiz
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: MECA, Meca Region 16, Oberbalm, Schweiz No Responses
MODELLMOTOREN – SAMMLERTREFFEN mit MOTORENBÖRSE und AUSSTELLUNG findet am Samstag, 15. Juni 2024 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr statt.
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Ohlsson & Rice sideport (.56 and .60) engines
// Stanley J. Stembera // Engines Tags: Harry T. Rice, Irwin G. Ohlsson, O&R, Ohlsson Custom, Ohlsson Gold Seal, Ohlsson Miniature, Ohlsson Special, Side Port No Responses
Sideport vintage engines produced by Ohlsson & Rice company are the most popular and favored by the modelers. The O&R company manufactured a wide range of these sparkies between 1936 and 1949.
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Quiz – Do you know model airplanes?
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft No Responses
Since general interest in Old Timer models has sustained at a high level for well over a decade, it seemed timely to work up a quiz showing some of the famous F/F designs.
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Sali MV Bern
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft Tags: Flamingo, Roger Hammer No Responses
Am Samstag, den 2. September, fand in Bern ein traditioneller Treffen statt. Ich konnte dieses Jahr nicht teilnehmen, aber sofort am Montag schloss ich mich der Aktion an und machte zwei Starts mit dem Flamingo-Modell.