Hi,
I think it is nice that we have a broad spectrum of F3A model manufacturer, from cheaper entry level models to the top of the line very high quality models with super finish with top flying qualities if trimmed correctly. But in my view as much as possible much be done, from manufacturer of F3A planes, to attract Young people to this section of our hobby. If no new generation F3A pilots (in entry, mid, and high classes) it will be hopeless in the end. It would be interesting to know how many F3A planes was/is sold by the most expensive manufacturer like Oxai and Naruke. It is for sure a market of these very expensive models they make, I'm a livng proof of that (bought an Oxai model for this season). If one want a top of the line model it is nice it is available, but the price tag is usually up in the blue and not that many modellers would like or can spend that amount of money on a F3A model.
But on the bright side there are reasonably priced F3A planes. I'm thinking of for example BJ Craft, GB Models (bipes) and Sebart.
At some point, as maneouvers get more and more demanding and complicated the models must be very accurate built and trimmed to be able to perform the maneouvers, this will make it harder for people to build their own models. It is so sad that it is so scare that F3A flyers build their own models (own designs or from "kit"). It is nice that for example CK Aero has released a builders kit of their popular F3A model, and CA Models has also some kits. Some want to build more and not just assemble a plane. That TopRCModels has an affordable F3A plane is also great.
As for Oxai it is hard to believe that economical facts did not play a role in the decision to stop production of their F3A planes. One of the main goals to produce things is usually to make profit, and if profit maybe is not so good why continue? But Oxai had F3A plane for over 15 years so they must have sold reasonably amount of models each year in the past or they would probably have stoped earlier.

I think it will take a while before F3A in a worse case scenario would reach self destruction, I see brighter on the future for F3A then Mavros.


/Bo