[RCSE] Icon 2

[SC Johnson]

OK all you sailplane junkies (Edgar, DP, you know who you are...) -  
there's been a lot of discussion about the new High End and some  
vague comparisons to the "old" Icon. Since Don has even stopped  
denying it, I thought its about time for some news about the new Icon  
2 that Maple Leaf Design is developing. Its been in the works for  
over a year, and news has been leaking for a while. Get in line folks  
- this is gonna be a biggy, both literally and figuratively. Designed  
by the intrepid Dr. Mark Drela, this new high aspect ratio F3J/ 
Thermal Duration plane has a wing span of 150" (3.81 m) and a VERY  
slender 2.4 friendly pod and carbon boom. I have had the privilege of  
fondling the parts and pieces as the design was developed, and I can  
tell you that this plane is way-cool. The first prototypes of the  
Icon 2 are being tested as I type this, and the first production  
planes (mine - VBG) will be delivered just after the first of the  
year. I understand there's already a list.

No - I don't have photos or drawings.....and leave Don alone - he's  
busy working on my planes. Just get on the list.....

Whahooo...
Steve Johnson