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In 2006, a category for radio-controlled discus launched gliders was added to the NATS. Discus launched gliders have become popular in recent years, mainly because of the easier but more effective launch method that can initially send a plane soaring up to over 150 feet. Tim Batiuk has been leading the way in this new event, winning the 2007 NATS, 2007 USFCH event and setting the National Hand Launched Glider Record of 43 minutes and 51 seconds. Tim recently donated the winning model the TurnUp to the Museum to document the emerging popularity of this event.
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Tim Batiuk poses with the TurnUp and his certificate of a national record.
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Other donations include:
Rex Taylor donated early F&M radio systems.
Dan Reis donated early radio systems and monitoring equipment.
Walt Keating donated several unopened examples of Strombecker Hobby Knife blades.
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If you have any questions about the information on this page, please contact the Museum Registrar, Maria VanVreede at mariav @ modelaircraft.org (remove spaces before e-mailing). |