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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have two Eclipses (#2 Eclipse is under
construction) and one Fantasy. My #1 Eclipse now has less than 15
flights. I had a fellow FAI flyer go thru the new FAI pattern with
it. I fly masters. We both have Smaragds as our main planes.
We both agree the Eclipse flies every bit as good as my Smaragd-z with one minor
exception. The Eclipse has a little less frontal area on the fuse and does
not slow down as quickly as the Smaragd. I think I'll be able to make
adjustments in my flying to compensate. Snaps and rolling maneuvers are
identical to the Smaragd. In fact, I simply used my Smaragd throws and
transmitter settings on the Eclipse. I only had to make adjustments on the
snap settings. All other aspects fell into place.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The basic kit is only $499. This is a steal
considering the wings come sheeted. All of my kits have had excellent
fiberglass and sheeting quality. The fuse is some three to four ounces
heaver than a Smaragd. I compensate by substituting Bolly landing
gear, BPG CF wing tube. I do also use the ES CF pipes. All in
all, I am able to build the plane at 10# - 0oz to 10# - 3oz. This compares
to my Smaragd at 10# - 1oz. Why pay $1200 to $1600 for a Smaragd or
Partner kit when you can have two to three Eclipses for the same
cost.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have started a thread on RCUniverse on "Eclipse
building tips". There are some photos posted of modifications I have
made. I plan to use the Eclipse in the 2004 Masters pattern wars and see
if my fortunes can improve. I give the Eclipse two thumbs up.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Steve Kessler</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></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=donald_mccullough@hotmail.com
href="mailto:donald_mccullough@hotmail.com">Don McCullough</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> Sunday, February 29, 2004 2:45
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Eclipse Experiences</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">After seeing the ad for the A
Model Eclipse in the latest K Factor, it seems like a good candidate – and
priced right. Anyone out there have any experience with the plane or the
kit?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Don
McCullough</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NSRCA
1520<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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