Hi Guys,

I have read the thread and want to post my 2 cents worth. It won't be popular.

In NO WAY should ARF's be allowed to compete at any major contest in any form. I define an ARF as any plane taken out of a box that is covered with monokote or film of some sort. I do not want to travel half way across the country to see an ARF fly. I can do that at my local field any day of the week. Just imagine you are looking at a 24 hour drive home on a Sunday afternoon....and having to wait on 4 or 5 ARF's to fly before it's your turn, quite frankly its enough to make you want to stay home next time.

Hope my opinion is clear.
Ed Newman