Links:

Academy of Model Aeronautics: This is the basic fraternal modeling organization in the USA. Membership provides big insurance liability coverage should your model go screaming in a kamikaze dive into a passing Mercedes, plus you get a neat magazine. Most R/C clubs require membership in this organization before you join their organization.

Tom Martin R/C: Tom has a wonderful line of large-scale and vintage model sailplanes as laser-cut partial kits, plus an extensive library of vintage model plans available for the advanced builder. His “Super Sinbad” is one of my favorite sport gliders!

Balsa USA: Suppliers of wood in large quantities and some very impressive 1/4 and 1/3 scale powered models.