SMAC Goes to Rhinebeck!
SMAC members Jim R. and Steve B. made the long road trip to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in the Hudson River valley for the 60th annual Rhinebeck Jamboree. Modelers had the field all day Friday Sept 11. Full scale airshows were scheduled Saturday and Sunday but the Sunday show got rained out. If you're interested in aviation of the pioneer days through Golden Age, Rhinebeck is a must see. Dozens of antique airplanes and artifacts, many in unrestored condition. And you get to see some of them fly! Here's some of the action from Saturday's airshow: This beautiful Nieuport 11 is actually a half scale model. Powered by an 84 volt electrical system with a 20,000 mAh battery pack. The propeller tips go supersonic at full power, making a unique sound. This Bucker Jungmann was making tight turns cutting a falling roll of toilet paper when the baggage compartment latch failed. The black object was probably an engine or cockpit cover. Happily...
