Written by AMA Staff (08/1981); Transcribed by KE (05/2012); Reformatted by JS (05/2012)

Sterling Models

Proud Recognition

Sterling Models, Incorporated, of Philadelphia, has recently explored new and innovative advertising and promotional avenues. A uniquely successful adventure to acquaint the public with the satisfaction of aeromodeling was the sponsorship of “Real Sporty,” a Formula I Racer. Designed and built by Paul Musso, a former model builder now involved in full-size aviation, the Real Sporty racer, piloted by Chuck Andrews, recently broke three FAI and NAA speed records. This plane, 16 feet long with a span of 19 feet that weighs only 575 points (including fuel!) has recaptured three international records for the USA. Quite an accomplishment indeed. The records are: 237.77 mph on a three kilometer course; 221 mph on a 100 kilometer course and 203 mph on a 500 kilometer course. These are three of the six records for planes of this type. Summer plans include capturing all six records.

A rubber powered model is now in productions of Real Sporty and plans are to produce an RC version in the near future.

One of AMA’s primary goals is to promote model aviation. Innovations such as the sponsorship of Real Sporty help make the public aware of aeromodeling and are a benefit to all modelers. Congratulations, Sterling Models.

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