Originally Posted by
H5606
Yeah, what's going to happen here? I just can't see a gasoline engine, it's ignition system and additional battery used in Q-500s and turning a 9x6 at 15-16 grand. Likewise for electrics, what fun is there in moving the throttle switch to the "on" position to start your motor.
Not having spoken with anyone about pylon since the Nats, I am guessing the new 426 class is the focus. Also the newer electric Formula 1 class may be the new beginner class. Too bad, because the 424 was a good speed and great for entry level. The 426 seem like they are still very fast. Close to what 428 was with the Nelson.
One of the problems that pylon will have, is that these classes depend on commercially available engines. This is becoming an issue. I wonder how much longer Jett will continue? And the Nelson engines being produced are of no use with 428 Q-500 going away. That just leaves the Q 40 engine from the Nelson clone producer. That is a really narrow market.
Although, at the NAtionals this last year, there were a ton of entries. In the 90's if I remember correctly.