Jason,

I cannot agree with your POV even though I respect you are entitled to it.

Cost of pattern is a major stumbling block. when you turn up at a Pattern event and from Novice to F3A everyone aspires to a full composite 2x2 and most have it, its pretty offputting that you have to compete against aircraft that fly much better than yyour little stik. Thats how it was for me when I started.

I looked around for viable alternatives to keep cost within reason because I have a family and other hobbies, the pie is divided. I feel very strongly about finding alternatives to the "norm" because the "norm" is skewed toward hgh cost options when there are lower cost options available.

Products lke Extreme Flights Vanquish 2x2
Eflite 160 electric motor
Rhino battery packs

all help to keep the sport affordable.

The reality of the situation is that folk choose between high cost potentially long life equipment or low cost shorter lifespan equipment. Thats their personal choice.

If good low cost options can be identified it van only make pattern stronger.
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