daven
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Joined: 12/7/2001 From: Andover,
MN, USA Status: offline
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I have NEVER agreed with the notion of two pylon racing as being safer. In three pylon racing, most midairs occur around pylons #2 and #3. With the flyers in the center of the course, centrifugal force takes the damaged airplanes AWAY from the pilots standing in the center of the course. In Two pylon racing, that same force could potentially, push a midaired airplane towards the pilots after a midair around the left side pylon. I am in no means discounting this type of racing, I think it is a fantastic way for people to get exposed to racing. Flying RC in general is dangerous, I've seen less accidents racing, then I have on Tuesday Trainer Night! Also, in terms of making the spin around #2 and #3, what I find VERY helpfull is to turn my body so that it nearly faces #2, and turn my neck over my right shoulder as I am coming back from pylon #1. This way, as you come into two, you don't have turn so dramatically, as you initially start the turn by moving your head, and then turning with your feet as you exit #3. I hope that makes sense.
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