When the snow melts

Dear Reader

When the snow melts, it flows as water into streams and lakes. It’s not hard to guess what the cover story in this issue is about. Seaplane flying has its own special charm, whether it’s building a seaplane—as Michael Breitenmoser demonstrates with his Grumman Albatross—or actually flying and landing on water. Some have even needed a rubber dinghy or a boat to recover their model, but on the other hand, there are usually no obstacles above the water’s surface.

Distinguished visitors met with participants in the YoungSilentWings model-building course in Dübendorf. This successful youth development program by the NOS serves as an excellent example of how we can support young people in model aviation.

Nothing comes from nothing!

If we take a look at the MFS Agenda/Calendarium or the SMV event calendar, we’ll see that there will be plenty going on at Swiss model airfields again this year. A visit here and there is definitely worthwhile for young and old alike.

The editorial team hopes you enjoy reading the new articles. Thank you!
Markus Nussbaumer

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