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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Les McDonald on August 17, 2009, 01:55:32 PM
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I need help!
I aquired this Pattern Master from the "Estate" of an old time NY/NJ flyer.
His name was John Margolis, a local RC guy with ties to the Northeast.
I know he didn't build it. This plane is very well built and finished, obviously by a stunt guy, not some commercial builder.
The AMA# is 63787, it has an ST60 with BJ etched on the head(Big Jim?) and it has the obligatory "Thanks Windy" on the nose.
It is quite light for it's size and is in extremely good condition for, what appears to be, its age.
Before I move it along to a new owner I would love to know some of the heritage and background.
Les McDonald
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It was originally built and flown by Mike Rogers. I remember seeing it fly either in the late Eighties or early Nineties.
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Yes thats Mike Rogers (green patch) 1988 or 87 think he got roockie of the year with that model
it surprises me that that model is light my recolection was that its weight was 79 oz.
any imfo on the 46 size PM and the 46 size Griffon John had both in his possesion great finish on both models
John visited Mike in NYC and would fly with us at flushing
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Thanks Guys,
Mike was a frequent visitor to Miami during the winter and I now remember John so it all falls into place.
Jose, you were correct about the weight, it's heavy. I no longer have a means to weigh stunt ships but on "conscious hefting" compared to my 79 Stiletto it's pretty "substantial".
Les McDonald