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Down Draft Dodger Plans
March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler

March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler

March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler Cover - Airplanes and Rockets     [Table of Contents]
Aircraft modeling has undergone significant changes over the decades - both in technology and preferences. Magazines like American Aircraft Modeler, and American Modeler before that, were the best venues for capturing snapshots of the status quo of the day. Still, many things never change, so much of the old content is relevant to today's modeler.

Whether you are here to wax nostalgic, or are just interested in learning history, hopefully you will find what you are seeking. As time permits, I will be glad to scan articles for you. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.
Here are plans for the Down Draft Dodger that I electronically scanned from my purchased copy of the March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler magazine. It was a prize-winning hand-launched glider design. If you need the construction article, I can scan it for you. You might be able to scale up the image below if you cannot find the plans now. Plans for this fine model were drawn by Mr. Kit Bays. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.


Airplanes and Rockets - Down Draft Dodger from March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler

 Airplanes and Rockets - Down Draft Dodger from March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler

Airplanes and Rockets - Down Draft Dodger from March 1969 American Aircraft Modeler (click for larger image)
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