In addition to flying and building full size airplanes, my other hobby is R/C Models. I have been active since 1975 and have competed in many contests flying large models. A few years back, electric power was introduced to R/C. At first it was laughed at, scoffed and made fun of. After a while, it got better, faster and lighter not to mention MASSIVELY cheaper. Today, no serious competitor would even dream of using anything but electric. I have 10 pound models that will take off straight up out of my hand and be out of sight in seconds! I realize that models are in a different environment, but I believe as time goes by, it will just get better and better…