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| Gee Bee R-2 |
Dave Thompson “Goose”
I’ve always loved airplanes. As a small boy I would build balsa gliders
and plastic model planes of all types.
The Gee Bee R-2 has long been my
favorite. I was introduced to Radio Control flying by my best friend. I
started building and flying R C in 1987.
Started with a Butterfly kit and moved to the Scat Cat racing
plane. Sport planes are fine, but I found
that “Scale Birds” really excited me.
The research, then the build is great fun. Flying R C has completed the circle for
me. I finally was able to build and fly
my most favorite airplane.
My love of wings in the air has been
passed on to my children and now my grandchildren.
I am the father of four
daughters. Some thought I’d learn to
shop the “Barbie” aisle at the store, but I raised them at the flying
field. Thank God for porta-potties.
