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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It is getting late in the game, but regardless, I
need to buy a present for a 7 year old. Who makes the best quality ARF trainer
?
natpenton@centurytel.net</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Eric.Henderson@gartner.com
href="mailto:Eric.Henderson@gartner.com">Henderson,Eric</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> Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:11
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Winter projects</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2> <SPAN class=625033702-18122003>It looks like XMAS is coming early
to my workshop. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>I have been told that a FOCUS-2 is on
its way, no sleigh needed! </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>I can't remember if I mentioned it but
at the BARKs end of season contest they had a drawing, courtesy of Piedmont
models, of a FOCUS-2. All the entrants have their name put into a hat and of
all the people to win a FOCUS-2, luckily, it was me! Now I get one that
will arrive about XMAS time. (Look for a review ASAP and flying as soon
as there is daylight above 45F in South
Jersey.)</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>For those of you waiting to order one I
would suggest that you move quickly as I hear that quite a few have
already been earmarked for shipping to those who pre-ordered. The Piedmont
guys have flown the prototypes and are openly excited about the flight
performance and power to weight
ratio.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>What I like about the 2 is that
they went to a top loader with and optionally removable pipe
tunnel. I have relatively big hands and a top loader allows me to
keep the skin on the back of my
hands.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>Just as much fun was the delivery today
of a Desert Aircraft DA50 for my Double Vision ARF. I was very impressed with
the quality of workmanship. I was surprised to feel how light a
50cc motor was in my hands. It has a rear carb and in this case a nice big
Slimline smoke muffler. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>No I won't be putting the DA 50 into the
FOCUS-2, but it won't be long before we see viable gas engines on the front of
our 2M models A 50cc motor that weighs 48 oz starts to get very close to our
needs. A 23 x 12 prop also gets very interesting - just fantasizing -
it's healthy you know!</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=625033702-18122003>What are you all expecting or already
have in your possession to cure your winter
blues.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003>Regards</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
class=625033702-18122003>Eric.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>