Swap n Shop in Lee’s Summit
Hello, all model aviation fans and friends! Kansas City Radio Control Association invites you to join us for the 2026 KC/RC Swap & Shop on Saturday, February 7th, in Lee’s Summit, MO. An informational flyer is attached detailing the date/time, location, admissions, and seller table application for those who would
January Meeting Minutes
Spirits RC Flying Club Meeting January 13th B.Halls, meeting called to order @ 7:02pm 24 members present Jan-Apr meetings will be @ B.Halls O’Fallon, MO / May-Oct meetings @ Bob Gizzie Field B. Halls deal is we eat their food, drink their beer, generously tip their staff and they’ll be
Waco YMF-5 Part 11 UMS 210cc 5 cyl radial
This beast is destined for the firewall of the 1:3 Scale Barth Waco which is nearing completion. Naturally this engine is overkill but, hey, why not? Spent last weekend breaking in the motor at the Field. One gallon of gas, run rich, and no more than 3/4 throttle. With frequent
Waco YMF-5 Part 12
Admittedly, it’s been too long since I posted an update. Partly because life got in the way. Second, progress was slow with wiring and the like (not very exciting work to photograph), third, I got stuck in a few areas and had to do some re-work. The N struts were
Waco YMF-5 Part 11 UMS 210cc 5 cyl radial
This beast is destined for the firewall of the 1:3 Scale Barth Waco which is nearing completion. Naturally this engine is overkill but, hey, why not? Spent last weekend breaking in the motor at the Field. One gallon of gas, run rich, and no more than 3/4 throttle. With frequent
Waco YMF-5 Part 10
It has been too long since my last Build post but I have not been snoozing in the cockpit. Seems the work moved from large components, like wings and surfaces, which are easier to show off…to a million-and-one small things, which are not photogenic. Covering remains for the tail control
Biplanes over Bonhomme Island
We had a good time for the 2nd Annual Biplanes over Bonhomme Island event. Crowd was smaller than last year (likely due to heat) but we had a great time. It was an open event so we had some fast-movers as well. I brought out the Barth 1:3 scale Waco
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