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Radio-Controlled Model Aviation Exhibition Nov. 4 at the Museum of Flight

Model airplane club showcases wide variety of flyable planes

SEATTLE, – On Nov. 4, the Marymoor Radio Control Club presents an exhibition of flyable RC aircraft at The Museum of Flight. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about their models and the sport of competition RC flying.

Radio control model airplane. Ron Hobbs/The Museum of Flight

Examples of aircraft models include simple trainers, sport flyers, and high speed jets. The scale models display astonishing detail, with flight characteristics that are often miniature versions of the real planes. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free with admission to the Museum.

The Marymoor Radio Control Club
The Marymoor Radio Control Club (MAR/C) promotes the hobby/sport of radio controlled model airplane flying. MAR/C manages and maintains the model airfield in Marymoor Park in accordance with a Use Agreement with King County Parks Division. Flight training and special events are held at the model airfield during the summer.

For more info about the Marymoor Radio Control Club, please see:
www.mar-c.org/

The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, Exit 158 off Interstate 5 on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $17 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and older, $13 for active military, $9 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. Admission on the first Thursday of the month is free from 5 to 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit museumofflight.org