Steve jackson 2

I was sorry that you didn't get to Buckminster scale event Geoff, hope it wasn't a health issue? As regular competitor I would like to assure you that these events really are good fun days out, everybody is friendly and any help you need is freely available. As for making a fool of yourself, it is not an issue, nobody would consider you a fool for getting it wrong, I have seen many of the experience fliers ( myself included) make horrendous gaffs at times, it is all part of scale flying. No body is exempt from getting it wrong. I did see someone's comments on 'rivet counters', whilst something like that may apply to F4c, the top class, it certainly does not apply to flying only where you are more than welcome to bring along an ARTF as long as it is a reasonable scale model. (Many do) Or even Stand off Scale, you can't see riviet detail at 5 meters! Whilst, I fully support Andy Sephton's attempt to induce light scale and really hope it brings in more competitors. I am not sure it is needed? If my memory serves me well, three of the last four flying only National Championships have been won by models of around sixty inch span. We always welcome new pilots at scale events, why not come and have go next year? I am sure you'll find yourself hooked.