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Old 11-30-2006 | 10:06 AM
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Default RE: Ultra Rock & Roll

I can certainly understand that. Electrics past the 40-60 size are still cost prohibitive and take a certain commitment, although the prices are continously coming down. I have only flown one IC powered plane in my years with this hobby and that was Chris's 50cc Yak. He handed me the sticks one day while flying with him. Although I love electric and pushing the envelope with new technologies, there is something about hearing and feeling the sheer power of a DA-50 that is intoxicating. I feel the same way about watching guys fly Glow pattern and 3D.
ORIGINAL: wildnloose

Hacker A60 18M- $249.99
Jeti 90- $275.00
Batteries- $184.00 each x 2= $368.00 (two 5s 5400mah packs in series )
You know Mike, I really want to try an electric bird this size.....but I just cannot envision forking over that much money for a power system (yeah I know....I'm cheap). I guess I will have to stay with my original idea....a nib ys 140fz that I paid as much (or little) as you paid for that speed controller.

Oh well, can't have everything[&o].

p.s.-I thought I recognize this bird when Chris first posted pics of it last year (or 2 years ago). I have been waiting for it since. I wonder if Chris still has something in the works....