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Laid-back Electric Competition

Written by Don DeLoach Free Flight Sport As seen in the August 2020 issue of Model Aviation. IN APPROXIMATELY 2001, there was a need to have a simple and small "formula" event for small, electric-powered Free Flight (FF) competition. E-36 was the result. It was the brainchild of Vic Nippert, Rex Hinson, and other electric enthusiasts. The specified power was six NiCd battery cells, with a minimum airframe weight of 120 grams and maximum wingspan of 36 inches. With NiCd batteries and inrunner motors, the event…

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