T W again! I've gotta keep up with you guys cos the RCM&E artcile has to go next week! Luke is correct in a way, & as I mentioned that was my suggestion to the committee, not because that's what I necessarily prefer, just that it's a 'smaller' leap for you guys! A vid would be ideal, not sure it could be done in time for all those wishing to attend the 2004 event though. RCM&E should be including a ribbon diagram with luck, so that will help. I have a line diagram but not sure how to get it on this post! Email me [email protected] I can send you what I have. Don't forget, this is the top class sequence, the next class down will get a somewhat 'reduced' but similar sequence. That's not quite ready yet.

It is a little traumatic learning something new, a natural thing, done it so many times in the past with more sophisticated programmes than this. Try not to deny it just to make life easier, the best things need harder work! But at the same time if this is really not what you want, maybe it shouldn't happen.

I once again apologise, it's so easy for me to overlook the fact that some of you are a little less familiar with sequence drawings/explanations than I. But be assured, the amount of flexibility available within the proposed 'fixed' sequence is unprecedented & in my opinion allows the pilot considerable influence of a presentation. Coupled with the judge's flexibility at the 2004 event, you should feel a little more confident!

‘Flat top’ sees the model exit a vertical climb with minimal airspeed, stop & immediately enter the next figure. A 3D model can exit a vertical upline with almost zero airspeed & enter another figure. In this case it's simply a spin.

Knife edge turn: These are very attractive when done well. It's on the 45 upline, knife edge. A 180 then brings you down that same 45 line.

Stall Turns in this sequence are obviously not 'standard issue'. They are in fact partial stall turns, either to the 45 degree line or horizontal line. These also are rather attractive. They do need a degree of control finesse to execute well, but the spectators love them, believe me!

However, at the end of the day it's still your event, to be progressed at your speed. Where once F3A commanded the pages of magazines, (was good for my ego), now 3D has it all. I can only suggest where you might go to 'conquer all', the final word has to be yours!

Your comments are very much appreciated.