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Old 02-24-2015, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vertical grimmace
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.
Thanks for that info. It just seems like not too long ago, 424 people were upset about the pause in production of the .40 and pleaded with Thunder Tiger to continue making it to support their cause.