My hat is off to both of you and the members of your collective clubs for the absolutely wonderful Mid America Electric Fly In on July 11 and 12. I had a great time both days. Now that I've attended the whole thing (Saturday and Sunday) I understand that I only attended half of it, missing out on Friday and the late event on Saturday night. My plans are already in place for next year (to come earlier and stay later) with a few new projects in the works. It was especially fun to win a few raffle items and the plaque for Most Beautiful Aircraft on Sunday.
The electric fraternity has helped me grow and enjoy this aspect of the sport. Thanks for taking the time to answer my many questions and to council me to insure my success. Please pass on my thanks to your members for all their work and hospitality.
Sincerely,
Joe Hass
District 7 AVP
5394 English Dr.
Troy, MI 48098
( Joe, being the true gentleman he is, also sent notes of thanks to Viper Model Products and Electronic Model Systems, thanking them for the raffle prizes that he won. This is an excellent idea. If you won something this year at the Mid-Am or any other contest, maybe you could/should do the same. Km)

already built and covered ( nice job, BTW). Only thing I did was to install a tray covered with Velcro going all the way to the fire wall, to keep the battery pack as close to the thrust line as possible and to help achieving the right CG. The windshield is held in place with two plastic hinges on the upper part and two screws on the sides, allowing easy access to the battery pack.
It flew in a very Cub like way, being heavy (around seven pounds) for this setup, in my opinion. Maybe an Astro 40 on 20 or 21 cells would perform much better and thus earning the extra **.
Unfortunately, after only five flights it was "shot down" by a fellow who turned on his radio, hitting a tree at full throttle, blowing pieces in a way beyond repair.
PS: The pack kept firmly attached to the tray, even though two cells were pulled away from it, proving that Velcro is a good way of securing packs.
Best regards,
Ricardo N Jorge - Campinas SP BRAZIL

From: docwt@worldpath.net (Dr. Walter I. Thyng)

I have no idea how much work it takes to keep you super site up , but I know it's a lot.  Bob Strought of AEFO is talking about shutting down unless he can get some

financing.  I really appreciate what you're  doing.
Partial update on the Ju- 52.  I flew it with eight 2,000 mAh cells rather than seven 1700s.  What a difference.  Still not a pattern ship, but faster and stronger. Also, we hand-launched it!  It takes a
two hand hold and about six running steps followed by a gentle push and she's up and away.  I hope to increase aileron throw next time out
and will fill you in, but it

already rolls better with the extra speed of the eight cells.

Thought I'd share my stupidity in the hope that it might save someone else some aggravation.
In preparation for this flying season I purchased two new 9c 2,000 mAh batteries to be used as an 18c pack.  When I put them in my "Hog" they wouldn't run the continue