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Old 05-04-2009, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ghrocketman
If the plane does not have a FUEL BURNING, NOISEMAKER on the front (or on the inside as a turbine/ducted fan), count me OUT !!!
GH,

At one time, I might have felt that way, but when you look at the positives of electrics, it's tough to argue.

Just getting the gassers started can be a PITA. I don't know how many times I've seen people trying to start one and all they kept getting was Pddddtffftttttt. Pddddtffftttttt. Pddddtffftttttt. With the electrics, connect the battery and go. No hassles getting the motor started, no spilt fuel, no stink on your clothes.

And once it's in the air, no neighbors who're gonna complain about the f#$%^ng chainsaw noises. And because of this advantage, there's another - you can fly it at the local park without having to drive out into the boonies where you won't bother anyone.

I know there's sex appeal in hearing the roar of a gasser, but there's a lot to be said for electrics.

Doug

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