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The people, clubs and companies that built model aviation, in their own words.

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  1. First page of Al Irwin
    1 page Autobiography

    Al Irwin

    Autobiography

    Al Irwin, from Champaign, Illinois, is described as a “tireless club worker.” As an electronics engineer, Al is an invaluable asset to the Champaign County RC Club. Al headed a club project that resulted in the assembly of 22 transmitters, 33 receivers, and 150 servos. Many club members were able to get into the air because of his hard work…
  2. First page of Anthony (A.J./Tony) Italiano
    4 pages Autobiography

    Anthony (A.J./Tony) Italiano

    1923–2013 · AMA 2386

    Career 1941: Was the Wisconsin state champion flying in Class C Flew in a number of AMA Nationals, placing in some 1981-1993: President of the National Free Flight Society (NFFS) His ½-A Frenchy was included in Frank Zaic’s 1959 and 1961 yearbook Initiated and produced the NFFS video, “The Joy of Flying Free” Honors 1986: Goldberg Vital People…
  3. First page of Edward (Ed) Izzo
    4 pages

    Edward (Ed) Izzo

    1922–1994 · AMA L1220

    Career: Academy of Model Aeronautics Contest Director; directed Radio Control Pattern and Pylon, and Control Line contests for 20 years As requested by the Executive Director of the AMA, he became Team Manager for the New Zealand Team at the Springfield, OH Championships He was elected Contest Board Member for District II and served at that time…