Model Aviation: the passion lives on in Woodford County

By Tony HardinPresident, Woodford County Aeromodelers My thoughts drift back to a warm summer evening in 1998. That day I stood with my friend and mentor, Len Greathouse, at the “Cool Meadow” model airport at Woodford County Park. I had recently joined the Woodford County Aeromodelers Club and was excited about learning to fly model airplanes. Over the prior weeks, Len had been patiently teaching me to fly my brand-new Eagle 2 trainer that I had spent months building from a stack of balsa wood. The sessions started with Len’s inspection of the 5-foot wingspan, red and silver creation to ensure that it would take to the sky and return safely in one piece. Deeming my model airworthy, Len connected the cord of his transmitter to my buddy box prior to it taking the sky. This enabled him to take back control if necessary to prevent a mishap that might discourage my future participation in my newfound hobby.

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