I got a phone call...

[FlyingMonkey]

So, today my phone started ringing, but when I checked the screen, I didn't recognize the number, so I didn't answer it.

Well, the caller left a voice message, so I checked it, and it turned out to be Jay Smith, the editor of Model Aviation Magazine. The magazine that comes with your AMA membership.

He didn't say what the original call was about, so I called back, and dialed the extension he left in the message.

It seems that in the January issue of the magazine, there was a contest in celebration of SIG's being under new management and bringing back many of their planes, ready for electric or glow.

http://www.modelaviation.com/aboutussig

They had a simple question to answer, and I filled out the online submission form, and electronically sent it in.

So, when I spoke with him he informed me that I had won the drawing, and I would be receiving my prize in the mail.

http://www.sigmfg.com/IndexText/SIGRC67.html

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[earthsciteach]

Woo Hoooooo!!!!! Congrats, Monkey!

 

[colorex]

Congrats! Awesome prize!

 

[earthsciteach]

Of course, you are going to put a two stroke engine on that, aren't you?

Oh, last Sunday night's festivities left me with a really ugly Monday! I hope they don't show some grainy video, make completely farcical statements and have a town meeting this Sunday...

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I was stunned. I had forgotten about the contest. So it certainly came as a surprise that I had won it.

I'm a bit excited, I've been wanting to get a plane like this for a little while now. This should make a nice trainer to get more people addicted to the hobby with!

I'm going to need more Flite Test stickers....

 

[themajik1]

Congrats FM!!! Nice prize, new pilots will be lining up to fly that one!

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I had been teaching on the Parkzone Radian, but it doesn't have wheels, so there's no chance to teach take off and landings.

This will be a big help.

 

[Fishbonez]

Shaweet FM Congrats may your students love it as I am sure you will as well

 

[jetpackninja]

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Lucky...

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[bicyclemonkey]

They had a simple question to answer, and I filled out the online submission form, and electronically sent it in.

Congrats! So what was the question and what was the winning answer?

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I believe the question was something along the lines of "How long has SigMfg been in business?"

The answer was "60 years."

 

[colorex]

I believe the question was something along the lines of "How long has SigMfg been in business?"

The answer was "60 years."

Easy free plane.

 

[Fishbonez]

Easy?? I dont know about that I have never heard of SigMfg I supose I probably should so here goes eat me alive folks but before you do I will google them LOL

 

[Ak Flyer]

www.sigmfg.com

Best balsa trainer ever made is their Sig Kadet LT40. I have a fourstar 60 that is fantastic. Always quality product.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

www.sigmfg.com

Best balsa trainer ever made is their Sig Kadet LT40. I have a fourstar 60 that is fantastic. Always quality product.

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Or the Sig Kedet Senior 80", or Sig Seniorita (same plane, 63", made for electric)

Here's my Seniorita

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Easy?? I dont know about that I have never heard of SigMfg I supose I probably should so here goes eat me alive folks but before you do I will google them LOL

If you're new to the hobby and are focusing on foam planes, and haven't looked at balsa planes yet, that's why you haven't heard of Sig.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

So my dear sweet wife ordered me a power system for it from Grayson Hobbies.

I wonder which will arrive first.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Hmmm....MicroJet V3, huh?

 

[Ak Flyer]

Or the Sig Kedet Senior 80", or Sig Seniorita (same plane, 63", made for electric)

Here's my Seniorita

Very nice looking seniorita. I am glad they are making a comeback. I don't know what it is but they are so nice to fly.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Hmmm....MicroJet V3, huh?

I hope not, otherwise I'll have to place my own order...