On Jan 15, 12:19*pm, db_sonic wrote:
On Jan 15, 11:19*am, "Paul Remde" wrote:

Hi Tom,

While I haven't had much time for modeling in recent years - I don't think
lower cost than the "real thing" is the main reason modelers do it. *I think
they enjoy building the models. *If I had time I would enjoy building glider
models when I can't be flying. *We have long months of poor soaring weather
here in MN this time of year. * *Just a thought.

Paul Remde

Agree with Paul here on why people do this. *There is a lot of
satisfaction in starting with just some basic components and building
something that looks fantastic and flies, in a lot of cases, quite
well. *And the flying itself is extremely challenging. *As challenging
as you want to make it where you can make planes do things full size
can only dream of. *Check this **** out. *One of my buddies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYCZcZEi8rI

DG Airparts holds a contest every summer in Montague for RC Gliders,
Siskiyou County Airport. Many 50 and 100k model flights.

http://www.xcsoaring.com/index.htm

Richard
www.craggyaero.com