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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yeah, I didn't want to say anything at first
because Craig had me by about 14 places after 4 rounds in Muncie. Aside
from busting a crankshaft two weeks ago and having a pump pressure
tube crack (my fault for spilling some CA on it, making it brittle), I have had
nothing but great runs from 3 different OS 1.60's over 1 1/2 seasons.
Something on the order of 350 flights accumulated, mostly on the one that
busted the crank. Re. the Webra, I feel Craig's pain on that one, but
ofcourse we know a few guys that have this working well. The OS hasn't
cost me a point anywhere, but the Webra, that's another story.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anyway, I think I hit on a good recipe that was
offered up by others using the OS 1.60 with the VP30 pump. Aside from that
little pressure tube that I screwed up once, it's been great, though it took a
couple of days of fiddling to learn the combo of adjusted pump pressure and lean
low end needle to make the low end and mid-range work right. Now if OS
would just put stainless steel bearings in at the factory, there would be even
less to fuss with.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm giving it another year at least to see what
shakes out with this electric stuff. Looks like very nice performance when
it's all working, I just can't afford to be on the industry learning curve
with the rest of you. The two key things to me are getting the cost
down and longevity WAY up on the packs. Capacity to weight is assumed to
be taking care of itself as the technology is further developed. Better
controllers that don't go up in smoke should be relatively easy, it's most
likely a matter of manufacturers getting a firmer handle on the conditions they
are actually running under in the fleet. Flyers learning how
to optimize ducting for everything to keep it all at a reasonable
temperature range is another key factor. Would love to play, just can't do
it for now, so good luck to the guys paving the way. Lot's of us are
watching.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ed</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=tkeithb@comcast.net href="mailto:tkeithb@comcast.net">Keith
Black</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">NSRCA</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 26, 2005 11:39
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Electrics</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Craig,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The first paragraph of your message had me
shaking my head wondering what it is you're doing to cause so much trouble
with glow engines. Like everyone I've experienced trouble with glow engines
from time to time, but I can count on one hand the number of rounds I've had
compromised by my Webra 1.45's over the last three years. Out of about 17
contests I think I've only flamed out twice during a contest round, though
I've had another two or three rounds where poor runs caused me
problems.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>However, I have to admit, the last four
paragraphs of your message were extremely persuasive and made some very good
points. What makes your points even more impactful is that I've heard
the same comments regarding the flight characteristics from others that have
flown electrics.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just wish the technology was just a little
further along because I'd love to be a convert. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Keith
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