[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #2571

[CrsKnowles]

������ Good Afternoon,

������ The assumption of GordySoar is that I am new to modeling.� Wrong, I have modeled since the early 40's when my uncles made glue by melting film with acetone.� Modeling cement was unobtanium during the war. Those were the days of Banana Oil, split bamboo and Jap tissue.� Then there was the progression through balsa stick and tissue, free flight, silk ukies, A1's, A2's and Airtrol (that never worked) in the 50's in Germany.�

������ In 1970, John Baxter LSF V #1, introduced me to soaring machines.� Beginning with a Lil 'T, then matriculating through Gryphons, my first experience with elevons and Mode I.� Mode I was common for people who built Heath Kits to get into radio control.� Multi channel radio was very expensive in the late 6o's

������ Martin's designs like Dodgson's designs gave us a great deal for many years...� Because I am closer to seventy than sixty, my stable tends to give credence to those who have shown the way.� As an aside, I have the kit because Martin sent it to me to review, in '96.� My wife contracted cancer at that time and the review was never completed.� The plane wasn't either.�

������ My current stable of TD planes includes a Viper, specifically modified by Mike Fox for my lead foot, a V-gilante, a Sprite, a Riser from Hell a specifically crafted TD machine for a particular event and most recently a Genie, built by Harley Michaelis.�

������ I thought it needful to let you and the list know, I am familiar modeling with soaring machines.� Oh, I have been listed as a point of contact in my region, since '96 in RCSD.

������ Christopher, in Omaha

������ PS� Here's an image of me and my viper three years ago.