Another one closes miniature aircraft

[heliharry]

Saw this on fb
quote;After 26 years in business, Miniature Aircraft USA has decided to close its doors. Over the last 26 years we’ve strived to provide the highest quality American made products using American labor, American made CNC machines and American made raw materials. Due to the influx of overseas brands and increase cost of producing models in the USA, we can no longer continue to produce and stay competitive in this market. We can’t fully express our deep gratitude for your business and support. Serving all our loyal team pilots and customers has been nothing but an absolute pleasure.
Our last effective day of business will be February 28, 2014. Until that date, we will continue to accept and process your orders as normal. After February 28th all remaining Miniature Aircraft products will sell through HeliProz, Ron’s HeliProz South and all other MA Dealers.
Please contact us with any questions or comments. Our commitment to providing you the best service and support is still our top priority. Thank you again for a great 26 years.
Sincerely,
Miniature Aircraft

[debrooker]

Really sad to hear that

[GIXERMAN]

Yep a sad story, glad I haven't got any ma stuff, had similar problem with n9 which I love, luckily u can get most parts still.

[Varelco]

Damn there goes another

[Rctintin]

This is a real shame, it would seem that once Chris Lund (the old machinist) had stopped doing their stuff, they lost the heart to continue.

[tomatwalden]

Shame that, always liked the look of the Whiplash ..

[dszabo]

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[waveydavey]

Thats a shame.

[Steve]

Oh dear.....


Look at my signature!

[smiles]

Without doubt a real shame started out with an Xcell 60 which is still in service great helis.

[Malc1]

Not good news for me
Gonna have to get a stock of spare Whiplash parts in while they are available.
And then there's the SpectraG....

[trillian]

Wow, I didn't see that coming. But then I'm pretty out of the loop on USA stuff in general. I guess I'm still thinking the Whiplash seems like it only just came out not long ago and the new 450 etc.

I suppose eventually flying the MA helis will be a bit like my experience with the Robbe Futuras and Millis, you accumulate spares in anticipation.

Anyway, sad indeed.

[Gavalar]

Better get some spares in for my furion i won in the raffle.

[Toolman]

Yup, seems strange with the New Whippy 700ex only recently released.
Thats the New version Justin & Nick on the RCHeliNation worked on.

Can't be goods New this, but there have just been so many New helis released of late.

Tim.

[trillian]

I just had a look at their FB page and they have lots of pics of new upgrade parts and talk a lot about Big Sky CNC that makes the machined ali parts and possibly the gears as well. Soooo, maybe BigSky CNC will keep making parts if the demand is there and if dealers / distributors can keep ordering in enough quantity. Just a thought. I have no idea what the biz arrangements are between them so I'm just thinking out loud.