It's not ALL about the wingspan or the money. At least not always. At
least in RES. (I know you're talking about Icons, but I'd be very
surprised if the same potential wasn't there in unlimited, tho perhaps
not with an Oly 2. Maybe a Mantis, tho.)
This summer I saw two gliders, which are probably old enough to vote,
win and place against ESL pilots, at least one of whom I KNOW you've all
heard of, some of whom (including said known pilot) were flying Bubble
Dancers, Avas, Allegro Lite, etc. Another glider that placed in the 2
meter part of the contest was an all balsa kit built that costs under
$100, although perhaps the 2M field wasn't QUITE as high tech..
You're probably better off NOT doing that overtime to pay for the latest
and greatest, but going out to the field and practicing. At least if you
have a choice.
FLY JUNK
-Lincoln
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