tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19041693.post6894011267848757407..comments2024-03-09T12:18:51.016-05:00Comments on TOM GLOVER'S HAMILTON LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK: LOCAL HISTORY WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH.: REMEMBERING MY *AND YOUR) MODEL AIRPLANE YEARSTom Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01749723834326832799noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19041693.post-70147617074117059972012-12-12T17:11:23.388-05:002012-12-12T17:11:23.388-05:00No need to remember, the FAC club still does this ...No need to remember, the FAC club still does this kind of flying, though they tend to get much better times, and I don't think very many people throw the models from attics any more. There's a squadron in Philly:<br />http://www.flyingacesclub.com/facsqdaug12.pdf<br /><br />For your entertainment, here's a video which I think captures the appeal of the Flying Aces, plus you get to see Earl Stahl and Vance Gilbert. (I bet you've heard of Earl Stahl, and Vance is a very talented modeller himself, though not prolific with plans.) It also introduces you to the latest (as of 20 years ago) dance craze, the Lippisch Stomp. If the humor is not to your taste, there is still a very nice flight starting at 3:40.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXUYJFUX-CwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com