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Why did they first make model airplanes?
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Scientists used models to test their designs rather than trying to build real flying machines when they were in the early stages of exploring flight. Once aviation became part of popular culture, people were inspired to collect flight memorabilia and build model planes themselves, since not everyone can afford to build and fly a real airplane.
Posted on January 25, 2013 at 11:34 am
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