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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know a few sponsored pilots that were unhappy
with the product and very quietly used something else. Those high profile
people that are sponsored are not an influence to my buying because I know their
setup will work well for them, regardless of the general quality/reliability of
that sponsored item. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>--Lance</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=tbrox@cox.net href="mailto:tbrox@cox.net">Terry Brox</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, January 21, 2004 9:59
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: DZ160s-and
others-opinions-opinions</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One thing that hasnt been pointed out, many of
the "sponsored" pilots that I know do not get a "free" ride, they still pay,
but do get a discount. I have seen sales from the mail order houses that were
not much more than some of these pilots pay. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Gray is right on the money pointing out that the
planes engines and radios are all good. And as was pointed out last week,
choose what you have access to the most help in your area. Personally, I am a
die hard YS fan and as yet, havent had the problems the YS bashers complain
about (at least nothing the engine was at fault for). And I do know where a
Sponsored pilot was instrumental in the sale of a YS and Morgan fuel. If you
want to know that detail, contact me off list as I do not want to start
another "war". Good luck in 2004, Terry</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=gfowler@raytheon.com href="mailto:gfowler@raytheon.com">Gray E
Fowler</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, January 21, 2004 9:13
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> DZ160s-and
others-opinions-opinions</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR></DIV><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Here is opinion #56.4</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>This is for the newer guys as I know for sure that some that have
been around are firmly entrenched in their pattern behaviour....</FONT>
<BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Kudos to anyone who is sponsored. Who
is gonna argue with free stuff. Rest assured that obtaining that
engine or that radio is not going to make you better- If you have a "decent"
radio and engine already. I really wonder why the MFGs sponsor at all.
Let me hear from the people who went out and bought a piece of equipment
simply because they saw a sponsored pilot used it. I really know why
the MFGs sponsor, because even though no one will probably admit to it,
sponsorship works to a point.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>The list of decent engines and radios is pretty good, there are
several good choices and most of them do not require anywhere near $1000.
The new guys should ask around and get opinions and remember that most of
what you will hear is total opinion and alot of time non scientific based.
Just about any computer radio will get you through many seasons as
you get better and better (because you are flying). And this thing about the
biggest D...... I mean the biggest engine, the most RPMs, is very difficult
to sort through. What rarely you hear is apple to apples comparison. Every
engine 1.4 and up on the market will do the job from at least into
Masters....and when you get to Masters....I would be much more worried about
my actual flying skills than and extra 300-500 RPM (especially when that
really comes from 30% nitro at $25/gal). </FONT><BR><BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>The question stands.......Ask any pattern flyer if he
thinks his current plane is "a good plane" and then count the negative
answers. I have yet to hear "This plane sucks but I am gonna fly it this
year anyway". Same goes with radios and engines. Why? Because the
planes radios and engines available are good.....even if a sponsored pilot
is not using it..........</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Signed</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2> "A two
stroke guy too stupid to buy a Futaba, or a DZ"<BR><BR><BR><BR>Gray
Fowler<BR>Principal Chemical Engineer<BR>Composites
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