Fascinating guy dies - made first model plane to fly the Atlantic

[kallend 2,184]

www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/model-airplane-history-maker-maynard-hill-dies-at-the-age-of-85/2011/06/08/AGcnyQNH_story_1.html

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[kelpdiver 2]

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Less than two ounces of fuel — a whiskey shot’s worth — remained in the plane’s tank.

yow - there's perfect forecasting. Though I'd guess the poor engine is no match for the prevailing winds - I wish the article had talked more about the flight and design itself.

[fallfast69 3]

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Less than two ounces of fuel — a whiskey shot’s worth — remained in the plane’s tank.

yow - there's perfect forecasting. Though I'd guess the poor engine is no match for the prevailing winds - I wish the article had talked more about the flight and design itself.

Here ya go. Kelpster

http://www.progressiveengineer.com/profiles/maynardHill.htm

[LongWayToFall 0]

Hey, you linked to the second page, might wanna change it.

Very very cool article. My dad is very into RC, and flys almost every weekend. Both my brother and I soloed at a young age, 8-10 I think.

Had no idea it was possible to fly that far!! haha