Chris Chianelli

Christopher John Chianelli (December 26, 1950 – January 20, 2009) was an American radio control expert, television personality, industry icon, and host of The Radio Control Show. This Web TV series is produced by Air Age Media and broadcast biweekly on www.rccaraction.com and www.modelairplanenews.com, and covers all aspects of R/C cars, boats, planes and helicopters, with information ranging from the basics of R/C to tips for the most seasoned pros.

Chianelli was born in Mineola, New York. In addition to his hobby work, he was active in several charities, including Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Jude's. which marketed a line of ready-to-fly R/C aircraft with Chianelli's name and caricature on them, and as a writer for Hobby Merchandiser, a hobby shop industry magazine.

His love of modeling began in early childhood with toy trains and slot cars. He bought a used aircraft radio in 1971 and said, "Ever since that fateful purchase, I've never had a boring moment in my life. So many models, so little time."

Chianelli was also a fan of full-scale cars and was often photographed in his red Excalibur Series III.

On January 20, 2009, Chianelli died of natural causes.

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