Being an enthusiast of RC planes myself, I began creating stands out of necessity since I couldn't find any existing options that truly satisfied me. As a hobby, I started woodworking in my garage and developed what I believe to be a truly unique RC Plane Stand. Unlike the stands relying on a thin strip of foam tape, mine cradles the fuselage perfectly. When I brought my newly designed Bench-top workstation/stand to the field, it caught everyone's attention, and they all wanted one. Initially, I wasn't very interested because I already had a job and making them required a lot of effort. However, after some consideration, I agreed and made a few for the guys. I refined the process and even placed a Facebook ad, which resulted in successful sales all across the country. People seem to adore them.
On February 20th, 2021, I came across a stand made by an older gentleman who was selling them on www.rcairplanestands.com. I reached out to him but received a response from his wife, stating that he had retired and was no longer producing them. Inspired by his basic design, I decided to create my own version. I made some improvements and incorporated my sling idea. When I showcased it at the field, the guys were immediately interested, so I started selling this new stand as well, calling it the Floor Model. If any part of these stands happens to break, please feel free to contact me. In the rare event that something breaks or is lost, we sell all replacement parts and hardware.
Glen Hackler
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