See Steve, I may live in the land of ID, but the pattern part of me still lives in Chicago cica 1973. I would love to see Bruce fly aganist Mike. That would be a hoot. Especially, if Mike where flying a Mach I.

Not sure of the particulars but I believe a southern design (Tiger Tail?) won the Lake Charles Nationals in the early 70's. As a kid I remember many a conversation taking place in Chicago about why the Mach I was a better plane. I think Mike will agree, back then, Mr. Page (as I called him) was sort of a local hero for his Mach I design as Ed Kazmirski was before him with the Taurus.

There ya go Mike. Start a Yankee SPA group. SPA patterns and only allow planes designed north of the Maison Dixon line. Very Very Big Grin. I'll keep my Rabbit, thank you. I do have Mach I plans and have threaten to build one more then once.

Maybe in Alabama they put Skies on Rabbits, but, out here skis go on ones feet; Not, on ones Rabbit. <grin>