[NSRCA-discussion] New Glow Driver...

Wed Feb 22 19:25:32 AKST 2006

BTW, I've got a few of these glow drivers for sale... they prevent the
extreme back fire (or knocking) that the YS has when one starts them.  Here
are some features/specs of the glow driver...

Features:

*	Adjustable ignition time ensures a smooth start of the engine 
*	Adjustable ignition current allows one to set an ideal current for
the glow plug (default is 0.5A) 
*	Green LED display shows that the glow plug is in good condition 
*	The glow driver is equipped with a 6 cell 7.2v 1700 mAh NiCad
battery.  Please use a suitable charger to charge the battery with the
included charging cable (white is positive and black is ground).

 Specifications:

*	Ignition Delay Time                   2 seconds to 8 seconds 
*	Ignition Current                         0.5A to 6A 
*	Included Battery                       6 cells 7.2v 1700 mAh NiCad 
*	Charging Current                      Recommended <2.5A 
*	Size                                          102 x 140 x 58 mm

Email me for info if you're interested...

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Troy A.
Newman
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:03 PM
To: NSRCA Mailing List
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] YS 160DZ availability

Lots of guys still buying YS 160's you would be surprised at the numbers. I
was astonished at the number of motors they have in each shipment and they
still go like hotcakes.

Not to take anything away from Electric pattern models. They have a very
real niche in the sport. But remember the majority of guys at the NATS were
not flying Electric just many of the top 10-12 in FAI were flying electric.
In Masters the percentage was extremely small. And then the same guys were
in the top as past years in Masters flying glow made the choice to fly
electric this last year and finished at the top again... Did electric make
them fly better, nope they are good pilots. A pilot that struggles with
trimming and flying proper geometry will still struggle with those things
flying electric.  Same with FAI same guys in the finals of FAI same guys as
usual but many this time around were flying electric. Only a handful running
electric in Masters and in the 402 and 403 classes they were definitely
dominated by glow motors. Remember only a  small percent of pilots fly F3A
and the majority of guys fly the AMA classes.

I take the position that the power plant doesn't make you win. It is just
another option out there. You need the power to work for you. It is very
possible to have a dead stick with Electric as well as glow. The electric
setup is not for everyone. Jason has told us this time and again, and I feel
he is correct. Each system has some advantages and some dis-advantages. The
Electric is new and it turns heads. The top guys are running it....so it
turns even a few more heads. Does it do the job. Yep sure does it does the
job in spades just like a 160DZ will. We saw this at the Worlds. The 2 of
the top 3 spots in individual were YS and the Team Trophy went to all Glow
powered. Did electric make huge advances at the worlds YES it did. Did it
replace Glow NO. Just like 2 strokes didn't replace 4 strokes. Each has its
advantages. The more choices the better in my book. 

I think there are more people looking at pattern these days since there is
an electric option. This is good it could bring in some more people to
pattern.

We as the pattern community really need to get out and promote the sport and
hobby. If electric sparks some interest then cool get some guys flying
electric. Today I flew with Mark Leeseberg and he got his hands on my
Pinnacle with the YS 160DZ in it. He was amazed at the power it had going
uphill. Not that his Electric Eclipse is lacking power by any means it was
just different. He got a real thrill out of letting the YS eat! I'm not
knocking anyone's choice. I have played with them all and fly the one that
works the best for me this will always be the case. There are lots of
choices in lots of price ranges. This can only help to make pattern more
appealing to some. I really don't think our sport is governed by the $$$$.
Look at how many people fly big IMAC planes. They are expensive, but they
are cool, and they are fun to fly. For me I love what I'm flying and will
continue to fly what I love to fly regardless of if its E-power, YS, Rubber
power, hydrogen Power or whatever. It has to be fun!

Perhaps Electric pattern will bring some of this fun, excitement, and cool
factor back to pattern. I know Tony Frakowiak is only flying pattern again
because of electric. Are we better to have him and his expertise, I think
so. The way I look at it the more pilots the better, and the more fun. I
have a huge passion for Precision flying and I know lots of people feel this
way. We need to be open and available to nurture this passion. We all choose
our own models based on our expectations and needs. I'm one that has a huge
investment in my pattern models. I run the equipment that I feel is the best
for me. Relationships with companies that many top pilots have are
beneficial for everybody. Jason, Chip, Quique, and Tony helped to flush out
a good system in the Hacker motor. Myself, Chip, Quique, Sean, Don have
helped YS develop an outstanding product in the 160DZ. You can't read the
sticker on the guys plane an assume he is being bought and paid for. Its
just not the case. People choose different products for different reasons.
Look at Quique running OS EFI motors and winning the NATS. Then the next
year switching to YS and still winning the NATS. The result is these guys
have fun and are great pilots.

Its all about making it fun.  We need to get back to making it fun. Electric
pattern makes it fun for some guys. A YS 160 grunting out a 45 degree upline
1.5 snap or Reverse Avalanche makes it fun for others. In pattern we get
critical of everything and read meaning into little things that really have
no meaning. I do it and I know others do it too. Fly what works for you and
when we meet up...I'M having fun this year!

Make it Fun!

Troy

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