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John Lichnerowicz | all galleries >> Derek Allen >> Early Days - 1950 to 1960 > Note the difference in size between the SMAE model and the larger model to FAI rules
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Note the difference in size between the SMAE model and the larger model to FAI rules

At this time the rules changed from SMAE to FAI this made the models bigger and a smaller fuel load so we didn't know what to expect. I built two models for the 1959 season a bit of a stab in the dark they would be over engineered because a lot of racing was still raced in parks and cartwheeling was always a problem on grass. I found a wide section tyre prevented turning over on take off and landings as at this time all testing was flown over grass at the local park.


other sizes: small medium large original auto
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