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<DIV><SPAN class=699302115-19122003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Well,
I've ordered Chris Hinson's YAK 54, a 68" wingspan plane capable of all that 3D
stuff plus great for pattern practice. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=699302115-19122003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Should
be here mid Feb. On order too is a YS 1.10 for the YAK. (You should see Chris
fly this thing.......awesome!). Just got in the Global Freestyle on which
will go a YS .63. The box contents look superb. How they do this for
$159.00 is WAY beyond me! I'll be getting the Prophecy I bought from Bob
Roe ready for the season and probably convert my Dr. Jekyl (acquired some time
back form Don Szczur) from push rod type elevator to pull-pull......always had
pitch problems with this rascal. Just finished a Foamie with Hacker engine
and can't wait to put it in the air. Atlanta weather has been stupid for
the last 3 days but my advanced years have taught me Job-like
patience......maybe today. Been having a ball with my Rascal 110 and my
friend Bob Verlander with his huge Steerman and Antic biplane. It's
been a great year!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Henderson,Eric
[mailto:Eric.Henderson@gartner.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 17,
2003 10:11 PM<BR><B>To:</B> discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Winter
projects<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<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
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<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
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<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
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<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
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<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
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<DIV><SPAN class=625033702-18122003><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN
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<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
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<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
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<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>