Looks like it did Greg!

It sounds like your Tsunami is coming along nicely. Curiously we've switched gears and I'm now working on Tipo's! Go figure. At the moment I'm in the process of assembling components: sheeting (stabs done, wings underway), rudders, firewalls and accessories that will be needed. Within a couple of weeks I should have all the necessary building materials and accessories. They will be built using Kraft Multicon retracts [8D] and Rossi/OS 61's with pipes - evidently.

I haven't really given too much thought to which classics translate to SPA legal best. I have never run a 4 stroke engine and don't think I will anytime soon - they're just too dear for my pockets. Gas and electric on the other hand do interest me but have little bearing on SPA. It'd be a matter of going through the SPA legal designs but my inclination, if building for SPA, would be to try out something classic but perhaps also scale or scale-like. I'm thinking something like a Calypso or a Dalotel. For all I know neither may be SPA legal but they both would look nice with fixed gear tail dragger as well as 4c engines. I find 4c engines have no business in noses which fair into spinners. Scale cowls on the other hand... That's just my heritage speaking though.

I recently received an invitation from an old client/friend to go visit him in the countryside where he has his own RC runway! Unfortunately, 'round these parts, February tends to be a bit chilly! I've never ventured into the concept of ski flying but not because I don't like the idea of ski's but rather because I can't feel the sticks. Besides, you never know what's up with the batteries. One day I'll give it a go - probably with an electric - a new part of the hobby for me.

In any event, upon the maiden of the winter's builds, full reports will be posted!

David.