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by Candy Spilman
Most people have, at one time or another, dreamed of flying. The freedom and exhilaration of zipping through the clouds, high above the earth seems like the ideal respite from all of life’s cares and worries.

Only a small percentage of people ever actually obtain a pilot’s license. However, thanks to radio controlled model airplanes, anyone can experience the thrill of flying a plane - even while standing on terra firma.