In some ways planes of the ballistic pattern era were more complex than today’s F3A ships. They had variable pitch props, retracts, flaps, air brakes, wheel brakes, inflight needle valve adjustment, etc... It was Hanno Prettner’s call for simplicity (and winning the world championships with the Calypso) and a turnaround schedule that demanded lighter wing loadings that put an end to most of the gee-whizzery.
Thanks for posting this video. At that time these models seemed so advanced.
In some ways planes of the ballistic pattern era were more complex than today’s F3A ships. They had variable pitch props, retracts, flaps, air brakes, wheel brakes, inflight needle valve adjustment, etc...
It was Hanno Prettner’s call for simplicity (and winning the world championships with the Calypso) and a turnaround schedule that demanded lighter wing loadings that put an end to most of the gee-whizzery.
Nice footage, thank You for this! What models can we see here?...
I just Love those sexy airplanes.I miss my bridi UFO.All I have now is a horizon hobbies V900.
누구신데 이 귀한 옛날 동영상을 가지고 계십니까? 육각형 Futaba radio도 보이고....
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