I've been into sport kiting for years and I have 50.00 kites and I have many 400.00-800.00 kites. There IS no comparison. Yes they all fly, they are all under my control, but the look, feel, fit and finish and the performance can't be compared. You'd be shocked at the technology that goes into something as simple as a "kite". - Yes there are even 2000.00+ dollar "kites". I dunno if I have the plane bug - but I need a couple powerless planes and have ordered a couple. I like to learn why one feels or performs differently from another. (why I had over 100 sport kites at one time - each is the same basic shape but each is entirely different). Maybe it's different with sailplanes? Maybe they all feel the same and perform the same? (I wouldn't think so). - I also love tweaking and programming the radio and the more complex the ship, the more to tweak. It's what makes me tick =)
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring Subject: Re: [RCSE] Which sailplane >>I love good design, and high tech laminates >>and smooth flowing gel coat surfaces ;-) Okay, hope you're wallet is upto it. ;-) You may want to speak with James Bacus. He's got the "latest plane" bug too. (just funnin' ya Jim) >>the high tech ships were going up while the lower end planes >>were launched and came down. Well, yes and no. The super-duper ships do more than lower tech planes. For one, they have "legs". Meaning they can cover ground much better to hop between areas of lift. But I doubt they can wrap a thermal better than a floater. Both still take good piloting. Frankly, the higher tech ships kinda need even more skilled piloting. Best of luck, Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
