<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>Richard,</div><div><br></div><div>I couldn't agree more. Perhaps if enough of us "complained" to the AMA they will change it. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>-Derek<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>On Aug 19, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Richard Lewis &lt;<a href="mailto:humptybump@sbcglobal.net">humptybump@sbcglobal.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><div><span></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Derrek,</div>
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<div>Six months ago or more I corresponded with &nbsp;the AMA and posted a "rant" to this list regarding CB members contact means...</div>
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<div>On the AMA site, there are names and addresses...this means I have to write and mail a letter or show up at the front door of a CB members house....kind of ridiculous in the digital age.&nbsp; Each CB member should have an AMA e-mail address, or a link to fill out an online form that forward to the CB member when submitted.</div>
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<div>You guys say you want feedback, but neither you, nor the AMA provides a channel to do so.....</div>
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<div>Yea, I know I could hunt around and probalby find an e-mail address and probably even a phone number for you guys, but it shouldn't be that way...</div>
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</span></b> Derek Koopowitz &lt;<a href="mailto:derekkoopowitz@gmail.com">derekkoopowitz@gmail.com</a>&gt;<br><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</span></b> General pattern discussion &lt;<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>&gt;<br><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:</span></b> General pattern discussion &lt;<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>&gt;<br><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Wed, August 18, 2010 8:46:36 PM<br><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br></font><br>
<div>Contest board members have been asking for input. &nbsp;Please provide it to them.</div>
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<div><br>Sent from my iPhone</div>
<div><br>On Aug 18, 2010, at 8:35 PM, Patterndude &lt;<a href="mailto:lance.vannostrand@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:lance.vannostrand@gmail.com"><a href="mailto:lance.vannostrand@gmail.com">lance.vannostrand@gmail.com</a></a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div>
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<div>I have a 10 lb e-symphony, there are low 10 lb Evo's and both these planes are super rigid an tough. There are e planes that I'm afraid to touch because of fragility and they cost more too. Point is, the consumer has choices and don't need to fly a dangerous airframe. They choose to. Remember the glow Impacts that lost their tail in a snap but hundreds were sold AFTER this fact was known on this list? &nbsp;</div>
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<div>As a CB guy I don't like being generalized against. I ask for input all the time. Even call people and tell people where my head is at &nbsp;all the time without preaching.&nbsp;<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div>
<div><br>On Aug 18, 2010, at 8:11 PM, Tim Taylor &lt;<a href="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com"></a><a href="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com"><a href="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com">timsautopro@yahoo.com</a></a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div>
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<div>We can always ignore it, we've done that for years unless you're in the top 3-5 at the Nats.</div>
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<div>In this day and age of&nbsp;instant communication we no longer need a Contest Board to decide what we&nbsp;do or not.&nbsp;With all due respect to the CB we don't need you guys anymore, we can poll the membership directly and set the rules. Far more representative that way.</div>
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<div>The only time I ever tried to talk to a CB member about a rules proposal in person I got the old "I know better than you and I'm going to do what I want&nbsp;so we don't need to discuss it."&nbsp;&nbsp;He then refused to even talk about anything at that point. Left a very bad taste I tell you.<br></div>
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<div>Tim<br>--- On <b>Wed, 8/18/10, Dave Burton <i>&lt;<a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:burtona@atmc.net"></a><a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:burtona@atmc.net"><a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a></a>&gt;</i></b> wrote:<br></div>
<blockquote style="BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><br>From: Dave Burton &lt;<a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:burtona@atmc.net"></a><a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:burtona@atmc.net"><a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a></a>&gt;<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>To: "'General pattern discussion'" &lt;<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>&gt;<br>Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:53 PM<br><br>
<div class="plainMail">The rules proposal to eliminate the weight limit didn't make the first CB<br>vote. Too bad IMO!<br>Dave<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>[mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Ron Hansen<br>Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:35 PM<br>To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br><br>I'm concerned that these new electric only planes that are designed to make<br>weight won't hold up to the normal wear and tear of an average intermediate<br>or advanced pilot or flying off of a rough grass runway.&nbsp; Is this a valid<br>concern?&nbsp; I think so but maybe I'm over reacting.&nbsp; That is why I'm in favor<br>of eliminating the weight limit altogether.&nbsp; The proposal to slightly raise<br>the weight limit won't allow someone to fly an electric Focus II for<br>example.<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>[mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of J N Hiller<br>Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 2:17 PM<br>To: General pattern discussion<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight
 difference<br><br>I've been following this with interest. E-power is looking better all the<br>time and I probably will make the change. I like to build prefer a wood<br>airplane. About how much total weight is in a suitable E-power system or<br>empty airframe ready for radio etc? Any numbers readily available would be<br>helpful in understanding the distribution of weight.<br>Thanks<br>Jim Hiller<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>[mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>]On Behalf Of Dave<br>Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:02 AM<br>To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br><br>And to recall.....that is the Spark with custom wings and stabs, which saves<br>substantial weight?&nbsp; There are very few unmodified kits available that are<br>RTF electric at 10.25.&nbsp; There are some airframe examples for which glow /<br>electric are similar weight, but that is not the norm - not yet anyway - my<br>opinion.<br><br>My electric
 Bravo was 10 lbs even at the 2009 NATs (only 4 oz more than the<br>Vivat I flew in 2005) and I would be scared of the structure if it were any<br>lighter.&nbsp; Of course it could be lighter still IF I went from 5000 to 4350<br>lipos (~6 oz) and ditched the dual RX batts and Vregs (~2 oz) and used<br>lighter ESC and wiring (~ 2 oz).<br><br>Point being....even tho 10 lb electrics are possible, and becoming more<br>common, it is still pretty easy to build electrics at 11+ lbs without<br>careful planning and attention to detail.&nbsp; I think it will become a<br>non-issue soon enough.....even in Europe and Asia electrics are coming on<br>strong.....so the glow kits will become increasingly scarce.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Dave<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>[mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Atwood, Mark<br>Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:06 AM<br>To: General pattern discussion<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br><br>I would argue that you can't "disregard" the airframe
 given that an all<br>electric airframe is much lighter.<br><br>My answer to the question?&nbsp; There is almost no difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm flying a<br>full 2M plane that weighs 10lbs 4oz with light batteries, 10lbs, 8oz with<br>very heavy batteries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My two Black Magics with glow weighed 10lbs 6oz and<br>10lbs 8oz RTF minus CDI (add approx 4oz for that).<br><br>I believe we're just now seeing full electric designs that are optimized for<br>weight and are coming in light.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to that, many of the designs still<br>had unnecessary structure as a legacy from Glow.&nbsp; I'm pretty sure that<br>evolution is not complete yet either.<br><br><br><br>Mark Atwood<br>Paragon Consulting, Inc.&nbsp; |&nbsp; President<br>5885 Landerbrook Drive Suite 130, Cleveland Ohio, 44124<br>Phone: 440.684.3101 x102&nbsp; |&nbsp; Fax: 440.684.3102<br><a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com"></a><a href="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com"><a href="mailto:mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com">mark.atwood@paragon-inc.com</a></a>&nbsp; |&nbsp; <a href="http://www.paragon-inc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.paragon-inc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.paragon-inc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.paragon-inc.com">www.paragon-inc.com</a></a><br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>[mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte<br>Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:58 AM<br>To: General pattern discussion<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br><br>Tough question.&nbsp; Will you insist on using 30C lipos, when 20C lipos<br>are much lighter?&nbsp; Do you plan on using a particular motor?&nbsp; Motor<br>weights vary substantially.&nbsp; Some ESCs are a lot heavier than
 others.<br><br>My guess would be that the weight difference between a complete<br>electric-power system and a complete glow-power system, disregarding<br>the airplane, would be 10-16 ounces.<br><br>Ron<br><br>On Aug 17, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Dr Mike wrote:<br><br>&gt; Ok so I am going to ask the question again... in your estimation<br>&gt; what is the<br>&gt; difference in weight between the complete electric power system and<br>&gt; the<br>&gt; complete glow system-disregarding the airplane?<br>&gt; Mike<br>&gt;<br>&gt; -----Original Message-----<br>&gt; From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>&gt; [mailto:<a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Ron<br>&gt; Van Putte<br>&gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:30 AM<br>&gt; To: General pattern discussion<br>&gt; Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>&gt;<br>&gt; Dave WAS trying to show the difference between glow and electric.<br>&gt;<br>&gt; Generally, airplanes that started out as glow-powered are heavier<br>&gt; than one for electric power,
 because of the vibration.&nbsp; The<br>&gt; difference between the two packages gets complicated.&nbsp; For glow, you<br>&gt; include spinner, prop, engine, motor mount, ignition system, fuel<br>&gt; tubing (and fittings), fuel tank and anything else which is<br>&gt; exclusively for glow.&nbsp; For electric, you include spinner, prop,<br>&gt; motor, motor mount, ESC, wiring, lipo batteries and anything else<br>&gt; which is exclusively for electric.&nbsp; When you add it up, the weight<br>&gt; differences can be pretty dramatic.&nbsp; If you don't carefully select<br>&gt; all the components, you can easily add an unneeded 4 ounces to an<br>&gt; electric-powered airplane.<br>&gt;<br>&gt; Ron<br>&gt;<br>&gt; On Aug 17, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Dr Mike wrote:<br>&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Thanks Dave, I am referring only to the power packages,not the<br>&gt;&gt; planes. Those are what I am looking for, the difference between<br>&gt;&gt; glow and
 electric.<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Mike<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a> [mailto:nsrca-<br>&gt;&gt; <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Dave<br>&gt;&gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 7:41 AM<br>&gt;&gt; To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>&gt;&gt; Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; 12 oz +/-4 oz.<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Exact number depends on a bunch of things -<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; - on the electric side, which motor, motor mounting, ESC, lipo, RX<br>&gt;&gt; power system?<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; - was the plane originally built lighter for electric, or with more<br>&gt;&gt; beef for glow?<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; - CDI / non CDI, type of mount, and what type of ignition and RX<br>&gt;&gt; power?<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; I can tell you that a number of Prestige planes have been built<br>&gt;&gt; with various glow and electric power plants.&nbsp; For the most
 part,<br>&gt;&gt; the glow airframes are +4 oz to start with (the added beef for glow<br>&gt;&gt; vibration).&nbsp; Most of the glow setups ended up at 9.5 lbs, +/- 4<br>&gt;&gt; oz.&nbsp; Most of the electrics ended up at 10.25 lbs, +/- 4 oz.<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Regards,<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Dave<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; From: <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a> [mailto:nsrca-<br>&gt;&gt; <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a></a>] On Behalf Of Dr Mike<br>&gt;&gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:33 AM<br>&gt;&gt; To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>&gt;&gt; Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Could someone tell me the difference in weight between say a YS 1.7<br>&gt;&gt; with muffler/tank,etc vs electric?<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Thanks<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; Mike<br>&gt;&gt;<br>&gt;&gt; _______________________________________________<br>&gt;&gt; NSRCA-discussion mailing list<br>&gt;&gt; <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>&gt;&gt; <a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a></a><br>&gt;<br>&gt; _______________________________________________<br>&gt; NSRCA-discussion mailing list<br>&gt; <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>&gt; <a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a></a><br>&gt;<br>&gt; _______________________________________________<br>&gt; NSRCA-discussion mailing list<br>&gt; <a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"></a><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a></a><br>&gt; <a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a></a><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>NSRCA-discussion mailing list<br><a href="http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=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