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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My best electric dead-stick was when my big
Hacker motor unscrewed itself from the gearbox.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The gearbox is the part that is fixed to the motor
mount. The motor spun in the opposite direction to the prop until the gears
disengaged. It did it long enough to twist the three wires that go to the ESC
into a fine braid-like form.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Unfortunately the ESC was ripped apart a.k.a.
dead!. The motor had gear damage. A costly repair. Luckily the stationary prop
allowed a dead-stick landing that made it onto the runway.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Eric.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=natpenton@centurytel.net href="mailto:natpenton@centurytel.net">Nat
Penton</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:56
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] YS 160DZ
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"IT IS VERY POSSIBLE TO HAVE A DEADSTICK WITH
ELECTRIC" TROY, TROY</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This was the main cost/benefit consideration
for going electric. Now, where is the little bitty print on this
keyboard.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>THis week I had a motor lead pull out of the ESC
shortly after takeoff. Fortunately no damage. Don't tell
anyone.
Nat</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=troy_newman@msn.com href="mailto:troy_newman@msn.com">Troy A.
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 22, 2006
10:03 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] YS
160DZ availability</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Make it Fun!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy</FONT></DIV>
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