<DIV>The Webra 1.60MC has exceptional throttle response, it has that going for it. I watched Lockharts upline snap in FAI this past weekend and the plane virtually lept for the sun after that snap, I mean that plane accelerated upwards. Daves plane is light, but I havent noticed a snap finish like that except for Jasons Electric which hardly slows through the upline snap.<BR><BR><B><I>Keith Black <tkeithb@comcast.net></I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Mike, I don't fly YS and I don't fly FAI. I fly advanced just like you do.<BR>I do understand however what some of the benefits of the YS are, for example<BR>spool up time and linear throttle response. FAI has maneuvers where they<BR>need immediate and linear throttle response. Even the new masters pattern<BR>has at least one maneuver where instant throttle response is very<BR>beneficial, this maneuver is the inverted avalanche with the snap at the<BR>bottom. Immediately after the snap you need throttle response and there's<BR>more of a delay with the 2C than a 4C, this is a disadvantage. Can you work<BR>around this? Sure, but at the top levels of FAI these guys are SO close to<BR>each other scoring wise that most just can't accept any disadvantage.<BR><BR>You asked if any of the top pilots are sponsored by OS? I know one that was,<BR>he flew the OS 140EFI. Excellent engine when it's
running, but continually<BR>had problems with the fuel injectors. He's now flying YS. So why didn't he<BR>just switch to the OS 140RX? After all he was sponsored by OS, I'm sure they<BR>would have paid for his 140RX. I'm guessing it's because he cares about<BR>being on top of the podium not about saving a few bucks by the insignificant<BR>cost of an engine.<BR><BR>I see a great deal of venom going in Troy's direction and I really don't<BR>understand why. My impression of Troy's emails were to try and share his<BR>knowledge of YS engines to help others. I think it's awesome that he shares<BR>knowledge that he's picked up along the way, this makes it easier for those<BR>who follow. Have you ever sent Troy private email asking a question? I have<BR>and got an unbelievably detailed and lengthy response. I barely even know<BR>Troy but he was kind enough to spend his time helping me help me out when I<BR>was having problems. Out of the top ten US FAI pilots we have very few that<BR>are
willing to spend their time answering questions on this list. Why try<BR>and alienate those who are willing to help? Which engine each person runs is<BR>their own choice, but let's not bash someone just because they suggest<BR>equipment you don't like can work if used in a particular way.<BR><BR>What other engine has instant throttle response? Electric. Dave Lockhart, is<BR>correct, that's the way things are going. The European Championships were<BR>won this year by electric, furthermore, of the top ten finishers five flew<BR>electric.<BR><BR>Keith Black<BR><BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "Mike Hester" <KERLOCK@COMCAST.NET><BR>To: <DISCUSSION@NSRCA.ORG><BR>Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 9:40 AM<BR>Subject: Re: Re: YS Longevity and Fuel $$$ Part 2<BR><BR><BR>> I can see that. I just fail to see how it makes any difference what they<BR>are<BR>> running. Didn't an OS 140RX win Masters last year? Isn't that the class<BR>that<BR>> MOST of us fly? (not me, but the
majority). So why does it matter in the<BR>> least what the "top" FAI guys fly? It wins on Sunday, it sells on Monday.<BR>> Dale Jr has a pretty awesome engine in his Chevy too, but that doesn't<BR>mean<BR>> I want it in mine.<BR>><BR>> Just a thought.<BR>> -Mike<BR>><BR>> ----- Original Message ----- <BR>> From: "Atwood, Mark" <ATWOODM@PARAGON-INC.COM><BR>> To: <DISCUSSION@NSRCA.ORG><BR>> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:39 AM<BR>> Subject: RE: Re: YS Longevity and Fuel $$$ Part 2<BR>><BR>><BR>> Probably any that would want to be.... But they weren't in the game 5<BR>> years ago...so "luring" someone away from YS is a different story. If<BR>> you're getting your engines and service either free or discounted...and<BR>the<BR>> power is good...and you know how to make the engines run...there is little<BR>> motivation to abandon YS.<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From:
discussion-request@nsrca.org<BR>> [mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Mike Hester<BR>> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:11 AM<BR>> To: discussion@nsrca.org<BR>> Subject: Re: Re: YS Longevity and Fuel $$$ Part 2<BR>><BR>><BR>> A thought just occurred to me, I hand't even payed it much attention until<BR>> just now.<BR>><BR>> How many "top level" FAI guys does OS sponsor? Just curious.<BR>><BR>> -Mike<BR>><BR><BR>=====================================<BR># To be removed from this list, go to http://www.nsrca.org/discussionA.htm<BR>and follow the instructions.<BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>