You may remember towards the end of last season I waxed lyrical about the Holste Broussard we'd seen at Schellville. There was talk of a contest, plans were circulated - an outdoor version contemplated. Then nothing from any of us, until Mike revealed a 5/6g peanut that immediately flew on the rails in slow circles in the Gym on Sunday.
This was followed by an exquisite Tigercat also flying slow. Must be very light.
"Great props Mike. what are they made of?"
"Origami paper," Mike casually responded, and explained how you could laminate two sheets around an appropriate form, then dope.
I immediately thought of bad models I'd crunched that could have flown had I known this secret. Like this one that now works better on a tuk tuk courtesy of Georges' recent travels in the orient.
Who knows what other secrets lie in the pages of Mikes impressive flying log.
Tom
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