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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike, I do not want to get into a 4c vs 2c
discussion, since whatever works for each flier is what they should, and most
do, use and fly. I doubt any top flier would use something as a
sponsorship, that would not give him the the best chance of
winning.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I do take affront when someone does not correctly
state the facts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. Lamar does not have 5 spare YS engines-the
one DZ he brought only went in Jim's plane.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. He loaned my 1.40L -pre-arranged--to a
contestant we knew was having problems with his DZ so he could change it out and
fly. The only thing wrong with the DZ when we looked at it the next day was
trash from his fuel system in the regulator.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3.He loaned his 1 spare DZ to Jim after his engine
broke. Found to be due to bad valve adjustment-burned valves-overheated
piston--broke. Again to keep Jim flying </FONT>----- </DIV>
<DIV>Thought that needed to be cleared up.</DIV>
<DIV>By the way we buy all our YS's from a hobby shop, no sponsorship from
YS-just to clear that up.</DIV>
<DIV>Jerry</DIV>
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<A title=kerlock@comcast.net href="mailto:kerlock@comcast.net">Mike Hester</A>
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<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, September 28, 2004 8:55
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: YS Longevity and Fuel $$$
Part 2</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So the YS out performs the 2 strokes? Pilot
workload is lower? Ok, if you say so. You're the FAI dude, I'm an adanced
nobody.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So why is it there are so many problems with
keeping a YS running at a contest? I can't remember one single contest in the
last 3 years that at least 2 people weren't having MAJOR issues with thier YS.
Sometimes 6 or 7. Of course, if you ask them about it, it never happens...only
at every contest. I simply can't say the same thing for OS engines. Webras,
yes. But locally at least, I can't remember anyone ever having a problem with
an OS. Not saying it didn't happen, but if it did, it was so inconsequencial
that it slipped by unnoticed. I'm sure it has happened. I can't remember
anyone missing a round because thier OS quit or wouldn't run though. Heck at
the last contest I went to a coupel weeks ago. Lamar brought 5 YSs with him,
and all of them were in a plane by the end of the contest. I lost count of the
number of rounds missed or cut short. If this was the only one, I'd be
inclined to think it was coincidence. But it's all the time.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ok, you top FAI guys apparently never have a
problem with YSs. is it because you learned thier every minor details, or
something else? Because there are very few people I know that have reliable,
successful runs with YS engines. Are they just ill informed? Is it the
climate? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let's take a hypothetical. Take Joe average. He
flies alone, doesn't live close to an experienced YS owner, he has to do it
all himself. He has 2 planes: One with a brand new DZ, one with a brand new OS
140RX. What are his chances on getting these things running, reliable and
dependable? Surely you can't tell me that the YS engine is as user friendly as
the OS. You once mentioned how us lower class guys get a "warm and fuzzy
feeling" from 2 strokes. Well, if one option is constantly fiddling and dead
sticking, and the other is getting flights in, I think I'll take my warm and
fuzzy feeling thanka very much, and what the "top" FAI guys do be damned.
If/when I get to the finals in FAI, then I may change my mind. until then, I'd
rather fly. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here's the bottom line, and you can't dispute
this. If you have an engine that works, it's much better than an engine that
doesn't work....for YOU. I could care less what the top 10 FAI guys are using,
I am not a top 10 FAI guy...and neither are over 1000 others out there reading
this. Looks like an OS 140 won Masters at the Nats last year, I haven't looked
at this year, but it doesn't matter. Looks like Jason won FAI this year with
an electric...not a YS. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Isn't it more important for the average pattern
guy coming through the ranks to have a set up he can operate, than worry about
what the top 10 FAI guys are using? Which one has the better chance of success
for a newer pattern pilot, or the average guy? I don't need anyone to tell me,
my own eyes already ansered that question long ago, and every contest I go to
reinforces it even more. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look, if it works for you, by all means use it
and be proud of it. Whether it be YS, OS, Webra, Hacker, 3M, Supertiger, or a
DA 50 for that matter. Just because the top few (sponsored mind you) pilots
use one brand of engine doesn't mean everyone else is kidding themselves. This
line of "logic" is what gripes me the most. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That all being said, I'm going to bed because I'm
practicing in the morning. Unlike a lot of people out there, I am about
99.999% certain my engine will NOT be an issue. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cyaz,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Mike</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=troy_newman@msn.com href="mailto:troy_newman@msn.com">Troy
Newman</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, September 28, 2004 9:00
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: YS Longevity and Fuel $$$
Part 2</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>No John you didn't miss anything!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Performance does matter! When the chips are
down that is. Pilot workload is lower and a major advantage with the YS
motor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>TN</FONT></DIV>
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