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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Well guys...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just got off the phone with Cameron Smith and he
apparently has had some issues with Li-ion battery packs. As shown below he had
a tragedy affect his life and his love for modeling.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm sorry to hear that this had occurred. Till this
morning the only incident I knew that was related to lithium batteries was
the Lithium Metal packs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"That Guy" in my previous post was not Cameron but
another modeler I met in California this past Spring. I believe my information
was not complete. I'll stick to the details of my experience and my opinion
rather than say "That Guy's issue was not the same." I apparently was talking of
another individual than was Lance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm not paid by any suppliers, and I purchased my
batteries same as any other customer. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm not a battery expert, nor did I claim to be a
battery expert. I am just relaying my opinion experience with the
batteries. I feel these batteries are a good alternative to other technologies.
They have dangers associated with them. As with all battery technologies there
are dangers involved.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This all being said I will continue to use and fly
these batteries in the future. I feel these batteries are an advantage to me.
The last post I made regarding the performance of the battery is why I choose to
use it. From new information not all Lithium battery suppliers are using the
same technology to serve your flying needs. So I guess you need to choose
what application if any of this technology will work for you. I have found my
system and I feel it is a good one for me. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Your Mileage may vary!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy Newman</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=dentdoc007@bellsouth.net
href="mailto:dentdoc007@bellsouth.net">cameron</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 01, 2003 11:18
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> response to Troys Li-Ion
post</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Posted on site 8/31/03 by Troy Newman</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let me repeat the Lithium-ion packs are not the
same packs as caused that guys fire.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>OK</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Response to Troys post:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
have been quiet about this for about a year now,And due to the inaccurate
information being posted on this site I feel I must make a ONE time statement
to the facts of August 7th 2002.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> On August 6th 2002 I received a selection of the NEW Duralite
PLUS Batteries and installed them in my new pattern plane. That night I did
surface deflection set-ups & placed the plane on charge and fell asleep
watching the Braves game.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>That
morning we awoke to thick smoke & flames coming from the downstairs area
of my home. My girlfriend,dogs & I got out with only minutes to spare.
THANK YOU GOD!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> The year that followed was a real BUMMER! I was burned out of my
home. Let me tell you from experience loosing your home to model airplanes
AINT WORTH IT!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> During this last year I have found out that the company had a
design/assembly problem,recalls & claims to carry NO insurance. Also has
NO interest or resources to help compensate me for my loses. Admitting they
have had to make some assembly modifications.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> Now I am not going to say ALL Lithium technologies are bad.They
may not all have R/C applications. Do your homework. There are companies out
there that have real engineers & years of product development, And product
liability insurance to protect YOU and them. NOT JUST COLOR MAGAZINE
ADS!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> New technologies will be coming to this hobby and all parts of
our lives, Do yourself & your loved ones a favor. Do your homework,Don't
be so quick to bring the latest & newest products into your home without
making sure the BEST testing,design & Manufacturing has been put into
these products. Not just COLOR MAGAZINE & INTERNET
ADS!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> If anyone has further questions or comments about this and
OTHER<SPAN class=585291615-01092003> </SPAN> incidents you may contact me
OFFLINE.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> Cameron Smith</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=523031014-01092003><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial
size=2>
</FONT><A href="mailto:dentdoc007@bellsouth.net"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>dentdoc007@bellsouth.net</FONT></A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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770-887-3485</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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