VARMS Stardust Half A Build Admin: Andy Smith Cover Pictures: Alan Jenkins Contributions: Alan/Gary/Tim/Kevin Background to the VARMS Half A Stardust (VARMS) Victorian Association of Radio Model Soaring Inc. was formed in 1968 to get together aero-modellers who were interested in building and flying radio controlled gliders) Website: VARMS During our Wednesday Half A events, it became apparent that the choice of aircraft and hardware significantly affected the competition outcomes. In some cases, the differences in equipment, rather than pilot skill, were the decisive factors in determining the winners. The main objective was to develop a standard-class model, encompassing both the airframe and hardware, to ensure a level playing field. This approach is intended to foster a friendly one-design Half-A competition on Wednesday afternoons, where the emphasis is placed on pilot skills rather than equipment advantages. The Stardust pro...