heli_headcase
Veteran
Location: Hovering around Atlanta
| I have only a slight clue...I proposed at one time that 1978 be the cut-off year. Why? I dunno... Yes I do - Because that's when the Heli-Boy was introduced and everything changed. The aerobatic heli was then a regular model. Then I thought 1980, as it's an even year and GMP was in full swing with the Cricket and Competitor. Can't leave those out, can we? Then I pushed to 1990, why? Again, can't put my finger on it.
Thinking that the models available prior to that time would be more limited in aerobatic performance would cut down on the antics and "dangerous" maneuvers in our part of the flying site maybe.
Since we are in a forum section of RR called "Antiques or Out Of Business", what about letting all the orphaned machines participate? If it's no longer being actively supported by a manufacture, it's OK? But I can think of at least one company still providing parts and full support, Miniature Aircraft, and that would then disqualify all the old X-Cells (1987 and later) as parts are still plentiful. Not much risk totaling one of those.
Hirobo is obviously still around but getting correct parts for earlier heli's is getting tough (blue Shuttles, Eagle MK 1, etc) but not impossible.
Anyone else have ideas?
HHC
So many heli's - too little time... |
Doesn't exactly fall into the "Spirit of the Event" does it? Daggonit, this is a tough one to call...
