"Peter L. Peres" wrote:

> > It was a glow engine, I believe he could control power to the glow
> > plug. Maynard Hill was well known for his attention to detail
> > Walter Banks
>
> Running a glowplug engine above 6000 feet without a turbo compressor is
> not very likely.

> I will definitely do some backgrounding on this. I have never even heard
> of Mr. Hill until this thread started.

http://www.flightlines.com/aircrafts/worldrecords.htm

Altitude: A radio-controlled model airplane owned by Maynard Hill
    (USA) climbed to a record breaking altitude of 8,205m (26,919ft)
    on the 6 of September 1970.

A quick check shows he is still at it.

http://www.rcflyers.nfld.net/fly%20across%20atlantic.html
http://www.rcflyers.nfld.net/telegramjuly262001.htm

Walter Banks

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