[LASS Soaring] Re: [RCSE] The Amazing Flying machines of Carl Rankin

[Ben Wilson]

Further:

Carl's website: http://www.flyingpuppets.org/

It mentions he was mentioned in MA, Oct 2007 for his "Mama Bear"...

Ben Wilson wrote:
> Dudes --
>
> A short little film ("podcast") about some trash-based RC models:
>
> http://tv.boingboing.net/2007/12/05/flying-puppets-wonde.html
>
> "[The host] introduces us to the amazing flying machines of Carl 
> Rankin -- they're made from unusual materials, like drinking straws, 
> tape, thread, even restaurant take-out boxes. The "Jules Verne" looks 
> more like a clipper ship than a radio-controlled model plane."
>
> Bonus points to the guy who figures what kind of radio he's flying - I 
> can't tell.
>
> Ben Wilson
> Louisville Area Soaring Society
> http://www.louisvillesoaring.org
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