On 15 August and 27 October 2003, the FAI-News reported on the World Record set by Maynard L. HILL and his crew as their Model Plane crossed the Atlantic Ocean; this outstanding performance has been honoured by Aviation Week & Space Technology.
At the beginning of February, the Aviation http://www.aviationnow.com/> Week & Space Technology Magazine presented its 47th annual Aeropspace "Laurels" selections. Each year, the magazine's editors nominate individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the international field of aerospace during the previous year.
In the category "Aeronautics / Propulsion", Maynard L. HILL has been
honoured for "designing and being the first to fly an 11-lb model aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean, re-creating the flight of Alcock & Brown. Hill displayed remarkable tenacity in achieving this goal, making such a small craft have both the range and reliability required while on a shoestring budget, and overcoming poor weather and other hazards. Hill's lifelong efforts in support of model aviation have inspired generations of people attracted to aerospace".
For further information on this World Record, please consult :
FAI <http://www.fai.org/news_archives/fai/2003_08.asp> - News 16/03
(15.08.03) and FAI <http://www.fai.org/news_archives/fai/2003_10.asp> -
News 25/03 (27.10.03) / Photos <http://tam.plannet21.com/Tam_photos.htm> /
FAI <http://records.fai.org/models/pending_F.asp#ratified> World Records - Aeromodelling / Other <http://records.fai.org/pilot.asp?from=model&id=569>
FAI World Records established by Maynard L. Hill
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Maynard Hill had a little help. The plane took off and climbed on radio control. It crossed the atlantic on autopilot. When it got to Ireland, AMA president, Dave Brown was waiting with another transmitter. He took over control, brought the plane down a couple thousand feet and landed it. At the Nats Planning Meeting in October, he showed a tape of the Irish end of the flight.
Very impressive. Congradulations to everyone involved.
Denny Malott
Indy