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Fournier RF4D

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pointy31

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Mr. Ito's latest, the Fournier RF4D Motorglider is now up at Flightsim.com... :applause:
 
I have fond memories of the RF4D. It was the first R/C model I flew.
Back in the early eighties I believe. It was what at the time was this brand new thing called an ARF(Almost Ready to Fly). Now about 75% of all models are ARF's. It was from Cox Models. 70" wingspan. All foam with a Cox QRC .049 engine. Where we grew up there were no thermals.
Longest flight time we got was 11 minutes. Which wasn't bad since the tank only held 2 1\2 minutes of fuel.
We sold my Mom's house last year and had to clear it out. What do you suppose I found in one of the storage areas? Broken and worn, it brought back a lot of memories for me before it hit the trash.
 
Wondered when this was going to arrive....he asked me ages ago for plans and drawings of this (am afraid its all my fault). So nice to see something a little different.

Hope that there is more of the same, but am afraid to say that Kazunori's health isn't that good at present (he is having great problems with his eye sight) and so as my dear old Mother said 'your health is far more important than anything else'. As I have told him, just look after yourself and do what you want to when you can. I dont know what the next project will be.....hopefully he is having a well deserved rest.

Best wishes to all,

Martin
 
I just got an email from Mr. Ito, he is depressed. His father died very recently, he is emotional, and probably needs time. More info in the RF4D readme.
 
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