Written by Tom Ryan
Modeler takes interest in helicopters to the next level
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As seen in the December 2011 issue of Model Aviation.
Transitioning from flying model RC helicopters to full-scale helis is no small feat, but Chuck Bucci from Hales Corners, Wisconsin, took on that challenge. Chuck bought a Rotorway 162 F (kit helicopter) in October of 2010 and began building it in his garage. On January 21, 2011, only four short months later, the kit was 95% complete and only hours of work away from its maiden flight.
After building and flying model helicopters, such as…