NEW
SCOOP! We have just obtained new pictures of CPLR's beautiful
Bi-Plane, 'SUXESS' . Most of these pictures will only
be found here, taken during a practice session! Some pictures
of Christophe's brother, Benoit, practicing as well. Have
a look inside.
With our new hosting, and for
broadband users, there is now the option of viewing High-Resolution
pictures. Please drop me an E-mail
to let me know how you like the option of having High and Low
resolution pictures. Your feedback is vital.
The
Futaba FF9 has been released together with O.S. 160 EFI. Do e-mail
for more information on pricing. Also, the Seduction series from
Pilot is available too, with the MK Alliance CP
The Shizouka Hobby Show recently concluded. Unlike previous shows,
new releases have been limited. Futaba
did showcase the new Field Force 9, replacing the outgoing Field Force
8. This new radio incorporates a 'Jog Dial' for programming ease.
More details and pictures in the Technical Section. Expected release
will be around July, and will be available at Singapore
Hobby Supplies.
More information of the 40th
Shizouka Hobby Show can be found here.
If you don't already know, a new FAI competition class, Artistic Aerobatics
has been formed. It will be the one flown at the forthcoming World
Air Games to take place in 2005, probably in Slovenia. Find out more
here.
Christophe
Paysant-Le Roux
flew his new F3A model, Synergy,
to glory at the recent F3A Tournoi de Champagne. He flew to a perfect
score, ahead of Quique
Somenzini
and Roland Matt. Perfect start for a new plane! Synergy is
manufactured by ZN
Line,
and they already have ordering information. You can find pictures
of it at the Romilly
AA Competition Gallery. Click on the image for a bigger picture.
Merle
Hyde
has developed a new range of Engine Mounts for Pattern Planes. They
are very light weight, and uses Aluminum Beams, rather than the conventional
regular glass filled nylon beams. With ZN
Line
and PL Prod,
all producing pattern soft mounts, competition is stiff. Find out
more about the various mounts in the Technical
Section.
OS have developed a new Max-160 FX-FI. Developed after the 140RX-FI,
the 160 FX-FI will apparently make use of a simpler Engine Control
Unit.(ECU). Based on the 160 FX, the price increase from the standard
version will be less than the price increase for the 140RX-FI. The
engine weighs in at 925g. Presently, it is undergoing testing, and
was in the hands of Futaba/OS F3A pilot, Kouji Suzuki, it is expected
be on sale around Septemberi. The OS FS 91S-FI is also expected to
go on sale around September. Both engines will be available at Singapore
Hobby Supplies.
Click on the image for a bigger picture. Picture
of the OS-160FX-FI on Suzuki's model.
Do you have something to
share? New technological advancements, or local competition report? If
you wish to contribute pictures or reports, please do not hesitate to
inform us.
NEW
SCOOP! We have just obtained new pictures of CPLR's beautiful
Bi-Plane, 'SUXESS' . Most of these pictures will only
be found here, taken during a practice session! Some pictures
of Christophe's brother, Benoit, practicing as well. 
