Ray Hayes call or fax......1-(219) 434-1322 Sky Bench Aerotech email..... [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9218 Thunder Hill Place website.. http://www.skybench.com Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46804 Model Aviation Headquarters Mark, I haven't heard directly from you or anyone else objecting to modified Sunbirds so maybe I should post this to clear the air for everyone . This contest is all about Dave Thornburg, we are having two events in one short day to honor Dave's contributions to R/C soaring and HL in particular. It is not the kind of contest where we are going to get up tight about rules. Meaning, what if Dave shows up with a Sunbird that is not very close to the plans he published in Model Builder magazine, ( he has built variations also) obviously what ever he brings is OK. This is his day and if anyone has trouble with flying this contest with modified Sunbirds then the solution is don't participate. I will gladly return the entry fee to anyone that can't go along with this. If you think about it, a contest is really a social event with sailplanes, to be enjoyed and remembered. The day is going to start promptly at ten am with a few nice words of thanks to Dave and then the flying will begin immediately. There will be no time or interest to discuss everyone's rendition of the rules and we are not going to spend the short day with a ruler and plans checking in Sunbirds. This day is dedicated to spending a day on the flying field with Dave and a bunch of great guys doing their thing. Ray Hayes ---------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Sunbird modifications??? > Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 8:01 PM > > In a message dated 99-12-29 20:17:17 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > There are a few freq. available, the guys are busy building Sunbirds and > > some with neat modifications. Possibly we will see some with a glass fuse, > > others may drop the fin area below the fuse center line ( I know why) and > > others may change the polyhedral angles. > > Hold on a minute, I don't recall modifications being allowed. > When does a "one-design" stop being a one design? > The statement from the official website is rather clear and simple. > From the official website: > > "1. SUNBIRD ONE OF A KIND CONTEST: > > You can compete with Dave Thornburg�s design, as published in Model > Builder Magazine, April 1980 issue, or as kitted with modifications by > Sky Bench Aerotech." > > Mark Navarre > > - > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
