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Vintage RC Helicopters - Miniature Aircraft - USA manufacturer of RC helicopters
Overview
Miniature Aircraft USA was started in 1978 by Walt and Florence Schoonard in
Orlando, Florida. They began the business as an importer for the Schluter
brand from Germany. In 1987, Walt Schoonard began to market his X-Cell line of
model helicopters, starting with the 1001. The 1001 was a “60” size model, and
quickly became one of the most popular R/C models of the time. Walt passed
away in 1994, leaving Florence and her sons Tim and Ted in charge of the
company. Over the years, Miniature Aircraft USA has designed and manufactured
many models under the X-Cell brand name. The X-Cell brand of models includes
the Fury series, the first model helicopter specifically designed for
aerobatic and 3d style flying.
In 2009, Miniature Aircraft USA joined the FlyCo family and moved to Billings,
Montana, Joining HeliProz, Ron’s HeliProz South, HeliWholesaler, Big Sky CNC,
and Rocky Mountain Hobbiez.
Miniature Aircraft USA continues to design and manufacture the best Radio
Control, model helicopters in the world. The X-Cell brand is world renowned
for quality and flight performance. We think that Walt would be proud to see
that Miniature Aircraft USA has not stepped away from the commitment to
excellence he started over 30 years ago.
My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, May 1983 part one - Dieter Schlüter and the Cobra.
My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Sep 1983 part two - learning to fly the Cobra and single stick transmitter.
My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Dec 1983 part three - getting better. My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Mar 1984 part four - manufacturing helicopter accessories.
My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Aug 1984 part five - scale helicopters. My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Mar 1985 part six - General 1984 helicopter meetings etc. My love of Helicopters - Regular article by Walt in the magazine Radio Control Helicopters, Jun 1985 part seven - General comments on helicopter development.
Starting producing RC helicopters in 1987 with the X-cell range.
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