Ideas for my dad

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tigger - 29 Oct 2005 22:11 GMT

My dad used to build, paint, and fly model airplanes 30 years ago. He
is bored in his retirement and I want to get him back into it. Does
anyone have any ideas for an electric or glider plane that actually
utilizes his building and artistry gifts? I am clueless on this topic,
so any ideas would be appreciated. I don't want to waste money on
pre-fab things. Half the fun is the process that takes place before
the flight. Thanks!

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Don Stauffer - 30 Oct 2005 17:29 GMT

> My dad used to build, paint, and fly model airplanes 30 years ago. He
> is bored in his retirement and I want to get him back into it. Does
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> pre-fab things. Half the fun is the process that takes place before
> the flight. Thanks!

The ready to fly model has gotten very popular these days. Also, RC
flying is not nearly as easy as it looks. I strongly recommend
contacting a local RC club and finding an instructor for him if you
elect to get him started in RC flying. Crashing a couple hundred bucks
worth of model is a big turnoff to many, and it can be avoided by
working with experienced people. Also, there is a rec.models.rc group.

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Ideas for my dad