MODEL AEROPLANES 2004

MODEL WRIGHT FLYER Built and flown by Bud Carlson      I am a scale model builder of radio control aircraft in retirement and currently building a Curtiss model D pusher circa 1911 which will be electric powered. Same as the Curtiss Triad or Hydroplane that Engel flew but on wheels. Last year I built and flew the Wright Flyer which was also radio controlled. When I finish the Curtiss model, I will send an image. Here is a flying image attached of my Wright Flyer Photo & text courtesy of Bud Carlson, 4-28-04

 

THANKS BUD CARLSON & JOHN VOLTMANN      If you have not already noticed, almost all of the really nice photographs of Engel on this website have come from Bud and John. It is because of their generosity in sharing the results of their investigations with us that we can better appreciate the many facets of Engel's career.      As Bud wrote recently, "Glad I was able to help the cause. Also, learned more about our early aviation history in W. NY than I knew before, just by a little digging around."       On behalf of myself and all of my visitors Bud and John, please accept my sincere appreciation for your contributions. Ralph Cooper

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