The Answer is NO !

COMBAT IS NOT DEAD !
Tying streamers on model airplanes is the most Fun you can have with them...
Ask anyone Watching... They Love It ![8D] ("And Exciting for Spectators" is part of the Rules, I know...

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"Challenging for Pilots" is a given, but, there has to be some fair ground as far as the airplane performance.
I, (We) are Sold on the Excellent RCCA Safety Rules. (Highly Recommended)
Pick a Class.
Stick with it.
They will Join in...
(I fly, CD, Maac Scale Combat WW2(modified 2610) and WW1, that will be Great by 2014 ! [8D])
Go Local. Challenge the closest Clubs...
It is Irissistable ! ! ! (No matter what planes you decide to fly

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(I like the Jet, Scale Aerobatic, Scale, 3-D, Heli and CL/FF Pilots...who think they are able to get good at R/C Combat ! ! !

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But, that is my Opinion... To be Proved ... Next Match ! ! !
Still looking for a First Place Finish !
Just like the rest of you...
Take care,
Have fun,
Dave'crosschekc'Fallowfield
Maac 6437
Unabashed Combat Team