At 06:31 PM 9/20/2001, James C Deck wrote: > OK, forum members, it's time to provide your opinions on the following >question: >What was the most significant development in R/C soaring this year and why? OK, I should really follow the thread, I read this about an hour ago and keep thinking about it. >Was it: >- The resurgence of cruciform tails. That was sure an interesting trend this season, quite an effective one for me and the flying I do. My preference has changed from not really caring about the tail much and ending up with a lot of molded Euro V tails to caring and ending up with US made cruciform models. Was it the the first euro moldie to go cruciform, the Scar, the molded Psyko for being there all the time, or the Icon for taking the cruciform moldie to a new level of design, the new top of the food chain moldie. I don't know, but they are back again, and I like it. BTW, another favorite of mine is the Schpot Dorker LT, again, made in the USA. Another trend this year was 6 servo wings, I almost bit as I had an Escape, but I sold it before I built it to help finance my Icon. >- The development of the sidearm launch. This was a significant development, it completely changed the HLG contest scene. For me this meant putting HLG on the back burner this season as I didn't have time to obtain and build a new quiver of DLG along side a quiver of F3J models. But I got to meet Denny, and I bet he has even better things up his sleeve for next year. 8-) >- The F3J stake issue. The most significant development here is so far the USA has handled this rule in the correct way in every contest I have attended. >- Breaking the $1000 barrier for a competitive molded sailplane. Nothing new about this to me, that threshold was passed one or two seasons ago... >- The popularity of RES. >- Dynamic Soaring. Both were around last year, I am glad to see they are gaining popularity. I need to DS again. 8-) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level III ICQ 6997780 R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
