RE: combat
There are 2 sanctioned combat events in Wisconsin this summer, not sure how close you are to WI. There may be clubs in your area that have club combat on a regular basis. You'll have to check on the clubs in your area to find out.
Streamers are torn off the other plane with the wings more often than cut with the prop. Look at some of the videos posted on RCCA for a good idea of what happens [8D]
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