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Model aircraft combat competitions are a thrilling branch of aeromodelling where skill, speed, and strategy combine in fast-paced aerial contests. Pilots fly lightweight radio-controlled planes, each towing a long paper streamer, and attempt to cut opponents’ streamers using precise manoeuvres.
Combat matches typically take place within a defined airspace and time limit, demanding sharp reflexes and constant awareness. Aircraft are designed for agility and durability, often built from foam or balsa wood to withstand mid-air contact.
Beyond the excitement, these events foster camaraderie, engineering creativity, and flying expertise, making model aircraft combat a dynamic and engaging sport for enthusiasts of all ages.
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Read this useful information before you start. It sets out the specifications of the finished model, materials that you can use and the construction and trimming details.
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Video, Foamboard 35 Lightning, maiden flight
This is an exerpt from a longer video that can be viewed in my Video Gallery.
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PDF, Foamboard F35 Lightning, 3D views
These are prints from the modelling software that I used to produce the plans.
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PDF, Plans & Assembly details
These are the plans that were derived from the model.
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