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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bob,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I use the OS 140 EFI, Macs 2.25" rise header and
the ES2C140L90 CF pipes. I have plenty of power.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>By the way, I wish my Panacea had lasted more than
10 flights. It too felt good. I must admit I am partial to
the look of the Eclipse. The fuse has a much more gentle and rounded
curves. The Eclipse simply looks fantastic. I need a web site
like yours. I have over 100 Eclipse, Fantasy and Panacea build
photos. I will post various aspects on RCUniverse if there is a
need.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Steve</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=rcaerobob@cox.net href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">Bob Pastorello</A>
</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=kessler@kingwoodcable.net
href="mailto:kessler@kingwoodcable.net">kessler@kingwoodcable.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, February 29, 2004 8:44
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Eclipse Experiences</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Steve, I've been following your mods and progress
on RCU. VERY good craftsmanship! With all the different reports
about CA models, I'm glad you're doing some. They seem like pretty high
quality kits for the money, for certain.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yours are sure nice! Hope they work out
well, and I'm looking forward to watching. What are you powering them
with?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR>Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma<BR>NSRCA 199, AMA 46373<BR><A
href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</A></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kessler@kingwoodcable.net
href="mailto:kessler@kingwoodcable.net">Steve & Cindy Kessler</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 8:14
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Eclipse Experiences</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
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<DIV
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<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
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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1520<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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