Ed's got a point.  I fly at the same field with Ed, Matt and a few other pattern pilots in NJ.  We have flown Matt's gasser and it is terrific!  I have sold my 2m Vanquish since Matt did his gas conversion, and while I have not flown that one of his, I have enjoyed conversation with Matt about how light he was able to keep his Vanquish without those heavy LiPos, LOL.  While I'm all electric since before starting out pattern, if I were to go IC at some point, I definitely would do a 2m gasser before going glow.  Until then, I am pleased to fly electric while working my way through the AMA classes.  Cheers!