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This is a collection
of older news from the frontpage
NEW
11/5 Good competition in
Holíč
87 competitors showed up for what became a successful Eurotour F3J.
Many of those were top pilots.
Conditions were very difficult. Light winds changed to strong winds
in gusts as a storm was coming in. But there were also calm evening
rounds.
Read more HERE
8/4 Perfect start to new model
A Perfect start for our new model.
In the first competition we had 3 Perfect's in the finals and all
places on the podium were Pike's.
Eurotour F3J in Istanbul:
1. Philip Kolb, Pike Perfect
2. Colin Lucas, Pike Superior
3. Jo Grini, Pike Perfect
Some words from Jojo - Read about Perfect
19/3 Pictures of visit at Samba
Pictures from Philips's visit with the first CNC
molds 24-25/5-05 Philip and when Philip, Mustafa and more visited us
to bring the first 4 models for testing in Istanbul 28/2-06.
See pictures HERE
18/3
New joiner mould Pike Perfect ready
The first joiners were solid but we have now made new mould and
saved 17g on each joiner. The new joiners are hollow and weighs 18g
each. That is a total save on 34g. It probably sounds little but this is
out in the tip and makes a difference.
14/3 Hello out
there!
We are still alive and flying. We spent three more days
experiencing calmer air. Unfortunately it was again far away from
floating conditions.
Read more HERE
2/3 evening from
Philip
O.K. Guys, first day's done!
We had more wind today than expected, but nevertheless we went out
to do the first flýghts on the Pike perfect.
We spent quite a long time on fixing a suitable CG for that weather
and finally I was happy flying it on 107mm measured behind the
Rootsections leading edge.......
Read more HERE
2/3-06: from Philip Kolb:
I just finished the first model yesterday and put some pictures in
the attachment. Dealing to fix the model was very easy, nothing
unexpected, just perfect work done by samba model. The plane looks
really promising and whilst the weather down here looks quite
promising too (we have some 15°C, partly cloudy skies and about 6m/s
Wind) the first flights will take place in a few hours. I surely let
you know how it went.
Some pictures
Pike Perfect
pre-release 01.03.06
We have decided to release some info on the Pike Perfect even
though the model is not yet in regular production. More info will
come within a week.
Se some pictures HERE
NEW 2/3 evening
from Philip
O.K. Guys, fýrst day's done!
We had more wind today than expected, but nevertheless we went out
to do the first flýghts on the Pike perfect.
We spent quite a long time on fixing a suitable CG for that weather
and finally I was happy flying it on 107mm measured behind the
Rootsections leading edge.......
Read more HERE
2/3-06: from
Philip Kolb:
I just finished the first model yesterday and put some pictures in the
attachment. Dealing to fix the model was very easy, nothing unexpected,
just perfect work done by samba model. The plane looks really promising
and whilst the weather down here looks quite promising too (we have some
15°C, partly cloudy skies and about 6m/s Wind) the first flights will
take place in a few hours. I surely let you know how it went.
Some pictures
Czech League F3F 2005
Won by Radek Plch with Pike Brio V and X-tail
Congratulation
Electro fuse for Superior,
Giant and Brio
Dont have a winch or someone to tow ?
Experience the joy of electric silent flight
Swiss champion F3J
2005:
Reto Baumgartner, Pike Superior V
And the competition NMA F3J 2005:
Thomas Kübler, Pike Superior X
Reports from Tomas Bartovsky:
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EC F3J 2005
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World Cup F3J/F3B
Congratulation to the winners!!
Czech League F3F 2005
Won by Radek Plch with Pike Brio V and X-tail
Congratulation
Istanbul Open 1-2.october 2005
Results -
Pictures by Jojo
Turkish Championship F3J 2005
and qualification to WC 2006.
1. Murat Etibatir, PIKE Superior x-tail
2. Ilgaz Kalaycoglu, PIKE Superior x-tail
3. Mustafa Koc, PIKE Superior x-tail
Congratulation!
Picture1 -
Picture2
Philip Kolb also won Bled
Eurotour
and confirms why he wins the Eurotour this year. He flew the
Pike Superior X-tail all finals.
Pike Giant moulds
are ready!!
The Pike Giant is a Pike Brio but with new bigger tips.
Prototype was first tested in WC F3J 2004 by
Jo Grini. Jo brought home 1000points in difficult rounds when nobody
flew full times. In EC F3J 2005 Jaroslav Tupec brought it for windy
rounds. The model have what is needed for new F3J style flying. This
means more aggressive flying yet still be able to slowly work some
neutral air with huge camber. The Pike Giant have a range that makes
it THE weapon for working the last of a thermal far away and be able
to come home. Ballast in windy conditions is no longer needed with
this model.
The weights are in the range 2100-2200 depending on layup and fuse
chosen. Wingspan is 3,3m, area 64dm and airfoil used is MG-06. The
spar for
Pike Giant is even stronger than the one used for Pike Brio.
The model have allready been used for success in several Nationals
and European Championship F3J. See our Success
page.
New webpage for Pike Giant soon.
Picture of first Giant
HERE
Winners lately:
National Champion F3J Norway, Jo Grini
National Champion F3J England, Tony Vale
Interglide F3J England, Tom Mertens
More at the Success
page.
European
Championship F3J 2005
1: Philip Kolb (superior x)
2: Jan Kohout (superior x / pike plus)
3: Jaroslav Tupec (superior X)
Congratulation to all the winners!!!!
Uncle Sydney (atleast the Uncle of F3J) have made a new super report
in front of the EC in Croatia
HERE and super report AFTER EC
HERE
Championship website HERE
Pictures by Samba model HERE
Qualifying
competition (1 of 4) for F3J WC 2006 in Česká Třebová 8.-9.7.2005, Czech Republic
1st Jaroslav Vostřel PIKE Superior
x-tail
2nd Jaroslav Tupec PIKE Superior x-tail
3rd Jan Kohout PIKE Superior x-tail
4th Jan Vácha PIKE Superior x-tail
5th Martin Rajšner PIKE Superior x-tail
Pictures HERE
2-3/7-05
National Championship F3J, Czech Republic Jaroslav Tupec prolonged his
series of win.
1. Jaroslav Tupec PIKE Superior
x-tail, PIKE Brio Giant x-tail
2. Martin Rajšner PIKE Superior
x-tail
5. Jan Vácha PIKE Superior, x-tail
World Cup F3J in Martin, Slovak Republic 25-26/6-05
1st Jaroslav Tupec
- PIKE Superior X-tail, Brio Giant X-tail
3rd Vítězslav Štěrba - PIKE SUperior X-tail
5th Martin Rajšner - PIKE Superior X-tail
Pictures HERE
Be sure to
check all our accessories
We can deliver most of what you will
need to get the most out of your model. If you have a special
request do not hesitate to ask us.
Maybe we can do just that for you!
Check the accessories page HERE
Eurotour Podhorany
Philip Kolb won Eurotour in Podhorany and
got 103 points. He was flying with Superior but he had to fly with
Sharon in 1 of the fly off flights as his Superior was shot down and
broken in flyoff.
RCV2 - Jehnědí, Czech Republic 2005
Jaroslav Tupec - RCV2 champion 2005
RCV2 is very similar to F3J and have been flown in Czech Republic
for more than 30 years.
More pictures
Cyprus open 2005 -
results -
pictures
We had a great time at Cyprus, everything was super and free of
charge. Organization of the competition was also very good. Lot of
food and drinks for all the day. They took the boxes with models to
the hotel with a large truck. The accomodation was in a 5 star hotel
on the coast (1 night 225 USD/person).
But the conditions durind the competition were very difficult. We
had to fly very far with not very strong thermals. Results are as
following:
1. Reinhard Valant Europia GER
2. Jan Kohout PIKE Superior x-tail CZE
3. Joe Wurst Icon USA
4. Vítězslav Štěrba PIKE Superior x-tail CZE
5. Skip MIller PIKE Superior x-tails USA
6. Neil Jones PIKE Superior v-tail GBP
Unfortunately David Hobby was not there. One of the competitors told
us that F3J becomes more fair. When we asked him why, he told us
that all pilots start to fly with the same model, he was talking
about Superior :-)
Well half of the pilots were flying with Superior.
1st price was 1 week stay in luxury hotel + air tickets
2nd price was MC 24
3rd was PIKE Superior
The only one trouble was with small distances between the spots (about
8 m) so there was a lot of crashes (also minimum 4 Superiors).
Thanks to North Cyprus Aviation Association for organization and
invitation to such a great event. It was very nice to meet F3J filots from many countries and nice diversification of winter
season.
Electro fuse for Superior and
Brio
Dont have a winch or someone to tow ?
Experience the joy of electric silent flight
New versions available of
Superior!
Even 100g lighter!!!!
Philip Kolb wins Bled Eurotour event
AND thereby the Contest Eurotour!!
Jaroslav Vostrel was 7th. Pilost flying with Superiors were
1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,20,21,23
Last fly off pilot lose 15 points, 23rd pilot lose 47 pionts. Morning and
evening rounds were very difficult.
We congratulate!
See the Contest
Eurotour page
Setup of models?
New article released. Rewritten during WC. Read HERE

Clear servo covers available!
Check the accessories page
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Podium Eurotour F3J in
Holíč
Read more HERE

A Perfect start for our new model. In the first
competition we had 3 Perfect's in the finals and all places on the
podium were Pike's.
Eurotour F3J in Istanbul:
1. Philip Kolb, Pike Perfect
2. Colin Lucas, Pike Superior
3. Jo Grini, Pike Perfect
Some words from Jojo's diary

Read Philip's first days of flying
with Pike Perfect HERE

Pike Perfect released.
Jane is holding the model

Philip launches the first Pike Perfect

Pike Perfect prelease out

Radek Plch won Czech League F3F 2005
More pictures with him
HERE

Swizz podium F3J 2005: 3. Stefan Böhlen, 1. Reto Baumgartner, CD
Ernesto Weber, 2. Andreas Böhlen

Turkish Championship F3J and qualification to WC
2006. 1. Murat Etibatir, PIKE Superior x-tail
2. Ilgaz Kalaycoglu, PIKE Superior x-tail
3. Mustafa Koc, PIKE Superior x-tail
Congratulation!
Picture1 -
Picture2

Philip Kolb also won Bled Eurotour and confirms why
he wins the Eurotour this year. He flew the Pike Superior X-tail all
finals.

Pictures from EC F3J 2005

F3J 8-9/7-05: 2nd Jaroslav Tupec, 1st
Jaroslav Vostřel, 3rd Jan Kohout.
Pictures HERE

Tupec "goes to the water" again.
National Championship F3J in Czech Republic.
Pictures HERE

Philip Kolb won Eurotour in Podharny

Jaroslav Tupec - RCV2 champion 2005
More pictures

The winners of this years Cyprus Open.
A big thanks for a great competition!
pictures HERE
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