ShredAir's New Direction
Change is coming to ShredAir, and we're heading in a new direction
For years, ShredAir has been the place to find specialized
RC products, but
they no longer are available on our website. With
the idea of continuing the promotion of the hobby, we are
extending our services to facilitate the enjoyment
of flying model airplanes
in new and wonderful places.
 So, just what are we up to?
This
fall, Marcela and I will move to Medellín, Colombia,
South America. This is a deliberate move. We have talked about
it for a while, and a year ago decided that
this is the time to do it. Since then, we have been working
toward this objective, and we're getting close now.
Our main objective is to set-up and run a vacation destination
in the Andes aimed primarily at RC-flying tourism. This facility
will be similar to existing ones in the European Alps with
the main difference of ours being open all year; the year-round
good weather, especially also in "winter," makes
this possible. Of course it helps that Colombia's economy
has been emerging and is growing rapidly, especially also
in the tourism sector, and that safety has been improving
dramatically in recent years.
What's next?
Between now and August, we'll keep updating these pages with
information about the move. Keep checking here, and if you're
interested in something specific, please feel free to e-mail
or call.
We are working
on setting up a way to keep you informed of our progress after
August 1st.
Starting in November, look for regular updates,
including the announcement of ShredAir's first Soar-the-Andes
RC-soaring event in 2009.
What about the products we used to sell?
Most of our products — including the ChPS charge-plug switches
— are available through SoaringUSA and
their manufacturers.
The Schübeler electric
ducted fan units (EDF) and BAE Hawk jet are available in the
USA at Ducted
Fans and Tamjets.
— Click on product for links —
You still may contact us with requests for advice;
information; referrals about manufactures, particularly from
Europe; or just to chat about planes. |
From
June 27th to July 6th the Turkish Aeronautical Association
(NAC) and Istanbul Model Glider Club "Soarist" will
be hosting the 
Every
even year, there are FAI world championships for RC soaring
and electric soaring disciplines. 
