I like to think I favor both equally, and unless it's a replica of a power plane, I consider the prop and electric motor on what's otherwise a "pure" sailplane simply a variation on the winch. Perhaps under that definition, you would count more "S" articles in the magazine.
We must admit, however, that where the technological and market growth is strongest right now is in electric power systems, EPP ships, PSS slopers and park flyers. Big, beautiful all-molded scale glass slipper replicas are always cherished in my heart, but I for one have not seen anything radically new in that branch for a while now, at least in comparison to the other areas mentioned earlier. Until another hot new airfoil comes out, the pure contest gliders all seem very similar to me. In terms of the pure "S", Discus Hand Launch is the innovation of the decade, and I think continuing coverage of that topic would be worthy. I guess it boils down to the coverage is concentrating on what most people are doing, or are interested in doing. It's the same in magazine coverage in any field, I can say that from experience as a writer myself. I used to subscribe to RCSD, back when it was Readers Digest-size. I thought back then they had a terrific variety and great balance between expert and novice, builder and flyer, competitor and casual flyer. I hope they are still that good, shortness of funds prevents me from finding out right now. But S&E has been filling the gap for me pretty well, and I hope they continue to improve. I like to scratch build stuff, so that is of greater interest to me than stale builder's reviews of last year's kit planes or competition results for contests months and thousands of miles away from me. I want more techniques and tips, myself. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
