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Old 07-01-2009 | 09:05 AM
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tommy s
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Default RE: Glow vs. Electric. Let the discussion begin.

I won't get into an argument about which is better but I will say electric power has
put the fun back into flying for me. It's easier, quieter, cleaner, no vibration, no starters
or starter batteries, glow plugs etc, etc. Electric power obviously is not trouble free, you can
always have a controller, motor, or battery failure but if you listen to others who have been
successful with e-power you will keep your problems to a minimum. Use what works for other
people. With the price of batteries coming down it's easier to have enough sets to get enough
flying time. I was lucky, I had Earl Haury, Nat Penton, Eddie Batchelor and a few others around
to give me advice as to what worked for them so my first electric airplane was, and still is a
success. I sold all my glow equipment, motors etc and all my airplanes are now electric and I
don't want to change back.

tommy s