The Trailing Edge
Wrapping up this issue, and looking forward to the next.
We conclude the February issue with this outstanding photo from our friend Aaron Smith Wallace, who tells this great little story: “The photo was taken in December, 2009 with an iPhone. The gentleman in the photo is Alvaro Corzo who had just tossed the HKM ASW-27 off the cliff at Torrey Pines. Alvaro restored the plane from a crash and eventually sold it to me. It is very well made and and is an exceptional flier.” Which reminds us broken airplanes never die, they’re simply ‘awaiting repair’.
We think Aaron’s image totally captures that wonderful feeling of a great day on the slope. If we could only hold off the sunset for just one more hour, we would just keep right on flying. Thanks for this contribution Aaron — it’s a perfect way to bring this issue to a happy conclusion.
If you have enjoyed the stories in this issue we encourage you to let the authors know by clapping for them — Medium Claps are the equivelent of Likes you find on other social platforms. Or leave some words of encouragement in a Response. And a reminder to think about putting pen-to-paper and contributing your own story for RCSD readers around the globe to enjoy. The deadline for the March issue is 2021–03–21.
Finally, a quick word regarding the soft launch of the RCSD store. It’s nothing fancy at the moment and we have just one product: our inaugural monthly RCSD Cover Photo T-Shirt. Because it was a such huge hit on the RCSD Instagram, it features Phil Cooke’s beautiful image of Bob Jennings’ beautiful, one-of-a-kind, tiger-striped Fouga Magister carving it up above the Great Orme. Please get yours today with all proceeds supporting the ongoing operating costs of RCSD.
That’s it for our February issue. How did we do? We’re always interested in your feedback so please get in touch and let us know what you think.
Until next time…fair winds and blues skies!
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