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SUSS Mission Statement: Dedicated RC Scale Modelers, who through the study and documentation of historical aircraft...duplicate, build, and fly radio controlled scale aircraft honoring pilots and aircraft...past and present...

Friday, November 15, 2013

Dave Thompson "Goose"

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.


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