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Eric Fearnleys claim to fame lies in his ability to make practical flying scale subjects,no frills just good down to earth sports models which suit many of us especially those with little time on their hands,he also happened to come at a time in the late fifties when early but bulky radio control systems were just coming onto the market commercially,to this end he fitted radio gear into some of his free flight subjects and the attempts were successful.
Most of his plans and articles were published in the contendor to the 'Aeromodeller' magazine called 'Model Aircraft' a very clearly written practical magazine which certainly suited his style,the fold out plans were brilliant and were easy to read and I still use them to this day.
Some memorable models that Fearnley tackled in his usual competent manner were a Fleet Finch biplane and a Kirby Motor Tutor which was a novel powered glider design in full size practise with the engine bolted to the nose to make an economical powered aeroplane.
It is also interesting to note that Fearnley did some model railway work as well,in a copy of the Meccano Magazine he describes how he built a small portable layout,and very neat it was as well the whole lot fitting onto a small board complete with scenery,roads etc that could be easily stored away when not in use.

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'And there I was oil on my goggles from a broken pipe,then I looked at the altimeter,all I could see was the makers name !'
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