Re: what is difficult in building indoor duration

From: michaelguth <michaelguth_at_verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:37:09 -0000

Where can I get an Ivan T. VP unit?

I find the argument that the VP unit would be 'illegal' to be disingenuous. Compare that to the situation in rubber, or A6 condenser paper covering. Veteran fliers husband their stocks of superior rubber, unavailable to new fliers. Similarly it is very difficult to build a Savo A6 down to 1.2 grams, even with the finest hand select balsa, unless you have condenser paper from the 1950's, the so-called magic paper.

Make everyone build their planes from the same balsa, fly using the same rubber, and covered with the same material, wound with commercially available winders, flying without steering (because its free flight), and maybe you'll have a sport that beginners will feel more comfortable with. Otherwise it has prominent elements of Magic the Gathering or other collectable card games where whoever has the 'super rare' has a decided advantage....

Meantime, I am serious, where can I can an Ivan VP unit?
Received on Wed Oct 17 2012 - 10:37:11 CEST