Most electrics used in FAI (with the exception of Dave L. with the A60) are running 12-15" pitch (20-22" dia.) at 5800-6500 rpm depending on packs, motor etc etc.

In regards to the winds during the finals, I would never expect any setup to have done well under those circumstances, glow, gas, electric or otherwise. If there was a very large advantage to glow in wind, Sean and Don had a great opportunity to show it, but from what I saw they suffered as much as anyone else. Lets not forget that Sean was in 2nd after the prelims and 1st after the semi's, with weather conditions that should have been an advantage to electrics. Personally, I was just happy to go home with my airplane in one piece after that day