The golden shovel for the most spectacular crash found a new owner, as crashes are more like in experimental flight than in normal life. This time the golden saw would have been more appropriate, as Peter Bicherons tree landing with this ultra light model was really unique. The model was hanging in the top of the tree, engine still running which made locating it a lot easier.

The main prize for lateral approach went to France, for the first time in the eighteen year history of the Inter-Ex. The French JMP team showed flying machines that appear to be made out of thin air. Gerard Jumelin, Jean-Yves Martin and Jean-Marie Piednoir really achieved something big. Take-off weight 34 grams, servo weight 1.4 grams, receiver 1.7 grams, electric propulsion with gear box. Servos and receiver are custom made by these really innovative model pilots. The servo uses a magnet driven by electric currency. Have closer look at these planes. They show what developments are possible with miniaturisation. You can buy the plans for these planes in France, the equipment is available for 89.-€ in 35Mhz and 41Mhz.

I nearly forgot Momo! Momo is a prehistoric dinosaur, towed in the air. The opening of the beak and the cry can be seen in the video available on the movie page. This dinosaur with a wingspan of 4 meters was the absolute audience favourite and won the corresponding prize.

So far for the models that received prizes. Let’s have a look a t the models that made the jury wish they could have chosen the winner by lottery. For example Will Snijter from Holland with his custom made electric tri-plane with a centrifugal clutch. Or Gerald Lehr with his flying lawnmower, or the flying Euro signs, or the Dove from France, steered by moving its head. All these ideas should be mentioned too. Great was also the aerobatic sale plane Eclipse without rudders, controlled by two servos changing the EWD of the wing. The smallest helicopter I’ve ever seen has to be mentioned too, with a rotor from an indoor 3-D machine, i.e. diameter below 20 cm.

And as every year loads of flying wings. Herbert Stammler presented his Yodas with 1.5 and 2 meters wingspan, with a very majestic appearance. Alfons Gabsch and Thomas Kehrer showed many of their Nuris. What’s left is to say thank you to the MVC Neederwert, making such an event possible by fantastic organisation. We hope many will come again and show their crazy planes on 4th and 5th September when we will say: Welcome to the 19th Inter-Ex in Ostrach.