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I hope they don't change the rule. The last time that was done it opened a whole
Pandora's box with the 120 4-cycle issue which drove up cost and drove some away
from the sport. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2> <FONT
color=#0000ff>If it is a truly viable alternative system then let it stand on
its own merit and take the heat.</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2> <FONT
color=#ff0000>FLAME SUIT ON.!!!</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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del
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NSRCA - 473</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=johnferrell@earthlink.net
href="mailto:johnferrell@earthlink.net">John Ferrell</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> Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:53
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Some thoughs on the NATS
Experience</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My observations are:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It would cost a bit more for me, engines and fuel
are easily accessable to where I live.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you burn a gallon a day in practice, you will
need more than one battery pack.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fuel and vibration problems are gone. A lot of
maintenance goes away with vibration. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are a different set of safety problems.
Jason physically unplugs the power rather than use a switch. I think the same
was true for Gerry & Marty. The LiPo batterries need to be treated with
respect. There will be accidents involving them. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The electrics are not quieter than most pattern
airplanes. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Maintenance experience has not been determined.
The gear train does not sound happy in a snap. What will be the failure mode
of the batteries and the motors?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think they are going to take a pretty good
chunk of the market. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If a rule change were made to allow the batteries
to be removed for weight limits it could make a big difference. I have only
heard rumors about this. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>John Ferrell <BR><A
href="http://DixieNC.US">http://DixieNC.US</A><BR></DIV>
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<A title=vicenterc@comcast.net
href="mailto:vicenterc@comcast.net">vicenterc@comcast.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> ; <A
title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=dszczur@maranatha.net
href="mailto:dszczur@maranatha.net">Don Szczur</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 26, 2004 8:11
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Some thoughs on the NATS
Experience</DIV>
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<P>Is electric pattern planes a realistic option for the average pilot?</P>
<P>Thanks,</P>
<P>Vicente Bortone<BR></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anyone interested in some random thoughts,
experiences, etc? I have some and would be happy to share if there is
interest.</FONT></DIV>
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