Electric Pattern Pioneers - Please share your experiances...

[Joe Lachowski]

Another question would be - "How much was your initial outlay to set up your 
first airplane?". I think you will find the answer eye opening. To do it it 
right, I think you are talking in the neighborhood of $3K not including 
airframe and radio.(ie - motor, speed control, battteries, chargers and 
other ancillary items).

>From: "Keith Black" <tkeithb at comcast.net>
>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Subject: Electric Pattern Pioneers - Please share your experiances... Date: 
>Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:03:30 -0600
>
>Many of us have watched with interest as the pioneers of electric pattern 
>have been making the change from IC to electric. No doubt things have come 
>a long way and in fact it's pretty clear that this is the way of the 
>future. As we enter the building season many are wondering how *close* is 
>the future for the average guy. In evaluating this I'd be very interested 
>in getting some feedback from those that have already made the leap.
>
>Therefore, to those that have been flying electric pattern I have the 
>following non-technical questions. I know this is a lot to ask, but having 
>answers would be of great assistance to those that are interested in the 
>technology.
>
>1. How long have you been flying electric pattern?
>
>2. Do you still also fly IC?
>
>      2.a If so, why?
>
>      2.b What percentage of flights do you make on IC vs. electric.
>
>3. How many battery packs do you own?
>
>4. How many flights do you make at a typical practice session?
>
>5. What is the duration of your typical practice flight?
>
>6. Are there times at the practice field where you would like to fly again 
>but have to wait for packs to charge?
>
>7. What's the max number of flights you have on any one battery pack?
>
>8. Have you had any problems with battery packs wearing out or failing?
>
>9. Would you consider going back to IC, either glow or gas (when gas is 
>practical)?
>
>10. Are you happy with your decision to change or do you feel that the 
>money spent is too high for the reward until prices come down?
>
>
>Thanks,
>Keith Black
>
>PS. I will also be posting this on RC Universe to expand the number of 
>respondents.

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