Thursday April 24, 2008

Oh yeah, that's more like it!

Kits are in stock, lead times on the VF3 are now shorter than they have ever been. I feel like I had to cut my arm off to get it this way, but, live and learn? At any rate, I'm now totally focused on new projects and stock.

The work on the 110 sized plane is moving ahead, and the prototype should fly soon. IF it performs to my satisfaction (and it looks like it will) then I will begin taking orders in June, and start shipping the kits in August. The initial demand for this plane looks overwhelming, so if you are interested, it's probably a good idea to order early. I promise it will be worth the wait. my goal for this plane is simple: a smaller, lower cost alternative to a full blown 2 meter cutting edge plane. it is EXTREMELY easy to build using similar construction techniques to it's big brother, yet a lot of the complication has been removed allowing this plane to be perectly aligned using nothing but a flat table and a line.

If you have a Black Magic send me some pics for the gallery! You may have noticed how many of these planes have made the cover of the K-Factor recently. Chris is doing a magnificent job as the editor by the way, be sure and let him know how much you appreciate his hard work. I did that job before him and I can tell you, it's a lot of work, and pretty thankless.

It really makes me happy to see these planes in the hands of proud owners, and I am very proud to be associated with you guys. ALL of you guys, not just Black Magic owners. But to the modeler who knows what he has when he builds one, you guys are the reason I do this. I appreciate the support, patience, words of encouragement, and understanding when times got rough.

I will see you on the contest trail starting next weekend in Birmingham Alabama!

-Mike