The World's Largest Miniature Plane
I recently found out about radio-controlled model planes that are bigger than some actual planes—a growing trend. If you want info, here's the story I wrote for The Huffington Post. Below are links to tons of photos and videos. First, here's are some photos and flight video of the world's largest supermodel, a 1/9 scale C-17 with a 21-foot wingspan and four Jetcat P-120 turbine engines. Constructed primarily of balsa wood, it weights a
Another (relatively puny) C-17 model
Links to more photos of "giant scale" rc planes:
http://keiththomsonbooks.com/blog/supermodels