Basically, unlike only a short time ago, you can now pack more
horsepower and duration into a model with an electric power system
than glow power.....

My most powerfull models are electric.....

One reason for this is that the model can be built very light because
the structure does not have to secure and withstand the pounding of a
recriprocating engine....

My indoor model hovers at 30-40 % throttle..., and my Cloud Dancer
(with the old ni-cads) has unlimited vertical.

With a comparable li-po battery, it would be ballistic, and I would
have to land it when before I get tired...

We have come a long way...

Dave



On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:03:26 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:



Why does it take an electric motor to provide this sort of
performance?