Steve Pounder

Was the School Master a kit? I seem to remember it. I think that I gave up on kits due to the poor quality of the balsa. Many years ago I got a Super 60. The young lad, as I was, was moving away and offered it to me for £5. I was astonished at how cheap, he said okay, £7. I bought it. It was the first single channel model I ever had that took off from the ground in a very rough field. It was great to see it just sit there in the sky. I can't remember what happened to it, I suspect it was the inevitable. And Gordon Whitehead, you were my hero. If you are reading this, send me an email. Steve [email protected]

Success with single channel was limited especially when I did not have much money. And yes, when I became proficient the successes were sweet.

It was not always so much fun, it was sometimes heart breaking. My first model that actually flew ended up in a swamp. I spent hours looking for it and never did find it. There was some very strange large flying insects in that swamp. I was about 17 and loved the hobby. Single channel and a escapement powered by a rubber band. Many respects to Gordon, he taught me so very much.

I used to fly single channel from Bispham, all of those years ago. Name of Steve. I was living with mum and dad, you had your own home in Bispham. You moved away and joined the RAF. I remember your Micro Robot. You helped me tremendously and I have sometimes wondered how you are getting on. If you remember me [email protected]