Smaragd Gasser

[Bill Glaze]

David:
It's got a gasser in it because Gerry Dale tries lots of new things.  He liked
the idea of gas, and thought he'd set up a design exercise.  Seems to have
worked.  I've seen him fly it at some of the local D2 contests, and it flies
well.
As the article says, it has had several iterations; in fact, the airplane shown
on the cover of RCM is one I haven't seen before, to my knowledge.  So, that
means at least 3 of them, I believe.
Anyhow, Gerry is a respected modeler from this locale; excellent craftsman and a
very good thinker.

Bill Glaze

David Sweatt wrote:

> Several months ago there was topic on here about the magazines not giving
> pattern enough coverage and exposure..Well I picked up the new RCM and it
> had a Smaragd on the cover. Upon futher reading not only that it was
> gasoline powered..Being new to pattern I'm curious..why?
> Are gas engines getting that lightweight that the power to weight ratio is
> better? Is it because they are cheaper and fuel is cheaper? I'm just curious
> as to why one would purchase such an "elite" kit if you will and stick a
> gasser on the nose. Are FAI electric planes next? Thanks for the
> input..David Sweatt
>
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