RE: Classic Pattern and the economy
I agree with everything Rusty said. I changed over to electric a couple of
months ago and while I've heard some gripes about less flying time with
electric it's been the opposite with me, I've had more trouble free flying
since the change to electric. A nice bonus is no airframe wear, after flying
for a couple of months the airplane still looks new !
I am starting an Eyeball for Senior Pattern and it's going to be electric. I
like the smell and sound of nitro but e-power is just too easy, consistent,
and reliable.
I don't think electric has to be super expensive. The most cost has always been
the batteries on larger models but their cost is steadily coming down. I'm using
inexpensive Zippy and Rhino lipo's and so far they have been very good.
tommy s