Don't pull too hard... I worry about the low demand for YS engines and the future of their production.
The USA is probably 95% e-power in pattern (maybe more) which is okay because I think that electrics have really helped keep pilots involved in pattern, certainly here. I know a lot of 'mature' pattern fliers who appreciate the relative ease of operation of the 'E' pattern ship. Me, I'm a diehard glow guy and have been since I cranked my first Cox .049 back in the mid '60s, but I do see the appeal of electric power and I will admit that I would probably encourage a pattern newcomer to go in that direction.
I love CPLR's new Skybolt design, though I find all designs in the pattern world to be of interest; some are more appealing to me! I'm not so fond of the Trigantic, for example. I would love to get an all wood (probably have to be Japanese) kit of the Skybolt. Quite a departure from the 'Galactick' series that he has refined over the past several years.
Cheers Mates! Pattern rules!
-Will