RE: Remind me why do we fly glow planes, compare to electric planes,
Actually, the cost of EP is prohibitive on the batts front. I can tell you that motors and ESCs are already cheap, I know for a fact that a 160 sized motor equivalent is only USD65 from factory direct and a 90A HV ESC only USD95. Unfortunately, prices of lipos will take a while to drop to 33% of current prices. Guess to go EP we need to syat within Speed 400 sized planes to keep it cheap ... if not just bite the bullet and buy the big batt packs. For me to enjoy my smaller planes I need about 6 flight packs for a good flying session. If they are 3S1P 2,200 mAh packs then its not too bad, when we get to 40 sized planes then it really stings. One of my pal has like 12 flight packs, he has spent tons on batts but he is very happy.