I like the idea of a class for smaller planes, but using cost as the basis for such an idea is not sound. When I was flying .60 size planes back in the late 80's, it was very easy to hit $1500.00 or more per complete plane. Add up what a kit cost ($350.00), radio ($500.00), extra servos ($250.00), engine and pipe ($500.00), plus retracts, hardware, finishing materials, etc.

The other situation you have to look at is demand. Who is going to fly this class? Those who are already flying the larger planes? Not likely as most love the larger planes, or have already invested themselves up to the eyeballs in the larger equiptment. Will it attract new pattern flyers? Most likely, but only temporarily as people move up to the larger planes because they fly better. The largest group of people, I can see, who would be interested in this class would be people like myself who got out of pattern for several years and now cannot afford a full blown 2 meter plane to become competitive again.

John - wishing for a class to fly my Silent 90 in and not look like a kid with a 1/2 plane.