Ron Sears

PROVE IT! If a model builder is to compete in any of the dozen or so different control line or radio control scale events, he must prove that his scale model is a miniature replica of a full-size, heavier-than-air, man-carrying airplane. Only prototype aircraft that actually made flights can be selected as subjects for competitive modeling. The burden of proof lies with the modeler. That's probably one reason more modelers don't enter into competition. The unknown, or the fear of the unknown, doubtless holds many fliers back. Of course, the amount of time that one must dedicate to building a flight-line-quality scale airplane also may discourage some modelers from competing. But those who are willing to invest that time owe it to themselves to authenticate their efforts with good scale documentation.