Electric Pattern

[Marty Pizzitola]

Again, a classic example of judgeing a pilot by looks of his plane. His
performance may not have been up to snuff, but his heart and determination
surely were.
So are you saying he should be down in ,( for example advanced ) , to
compete at that level . If the plane can complete the maneuvers required in
any class, what difference does it make.
Not everyone is a follow the leader or wants to be a yes man. Cut these guys
some slack !


----- Original Message -----
From: "Woodward James R Civ 412 TW/DRP/ACQ" <James.Woodward2 at edwards.af.mil>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 7:32 AM
Subject: RE: Electric Pattern


> All,
>
> I think this is an example of someone flying an electric in the "NATS" for
> the sake of publicity.  I'm sure Joe Gross is a great person, but his
plane
> had no business on the FAI line at that level of flying.  It had no
> resemblance of a pattern plane in either looks or performance.  It looked
> like a Great Planes Slow Poke with a fun-fly wing.  Before you think I'm
> joking, find a picture on the internet somewhere.  The performance of it
> during the two rounds I witnessed showed nothing desirable.  In fact, as
> this thread arose, my first thought was that I was sure that Jason S. was
> going to represent pattern and electrics a little better then this effort.
>
> I'm also sure that Jason's drive to win far outweighs risking a tanked
> performance at the Worlds.  The odds are probably higher that Chip's
biplane
> will fall apart for some unknown reason.
>
> Jim W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Terrenoire [mailto:amad2terry at juno.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 7:30 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Electric Pattern
>
>
> Eric: Joe Gross was flying an electric at the NATs, for a second year.
> This year he was using a set of batteries that cost $600, but would give
> him over 50 minutes of flying time on his pattern ship. He had the
> capability of flying 5 rounds without recharging!!
> When I talked to him, he said his next step was to fit the system into a
> full blown 2 meter ship. Guess Jason is beating him to the punch!!
>
> Terry T.
>
> On Tue, 5 Aug 2003 21:23:29 -0400 "Henderson,Eric"
> <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com> writes:
> > I would be most interested in which  cells being used and which
> > Hacker. I have a fairly capable electric pattern but it only lasts 5
> > minutes on 20 cells..
> >
> > Also charging of the li-poly's? is not known to me etc..
> >
> > Eric.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Zapata, Lisandro
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 5:40 PM
> > To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
> > Subject: RE: Poland - electrics
> >
> >
> > Who said that electric technology is not proven:
> > check Jason 'fliying silent'
> > http://www.rccraze.com/newpattern.mpg
> >
> > What I see is more than enough power. which is what mater for power
> > plant.
> > Arturo
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: juhler at bellsouth.net [mailto:juhler at bellsouth.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 3:49 PM
> > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > Subject: re: Poland - electrics
> >
> >
> > Dave,
> >
> > Yes.  They are there cause how well they flew.  What I am saying is,
> > I think
> > it is wrong for them to use proven method's to get to the show, then
> > switch
> > out equipment to highlight a new technology or to meet sponsor needs
> > after
> > getting there.
> >
> > I guess basically what I am saying, is; it is not fair to the guys
> > they beat
> > out by using their normal equipment, then risking a poor showing at
> > the
> > world to display new technology.  If the new technology is such a
> > good idea,
> > and will not hurt them performance wise, then use it to get to the
> > worlds,
> > not just at the worlds.
> >
> > Just my opinion.
> >
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