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CVT ... I Disagree
This is the only subject to date that I somewhat disagree with Dr. Joe. Team 217 used the CCT in 2002 (see whitepapers) and, once it was working (I know we blew 2 regionals), was a definite advantage. I do agree, in part, with Joe on the cost aspects of the design and the initial risk, but the benefit is there along with the cool factor (I.E. Inspiration). I had never seen our students more excited than when the CCT went out on the field and worked. With the things we learned from the first year, I wouldn't be suprised if we used the CCT (refined, of coarse) again in 2004.
Having a CVT is not a "must have", but a "cool to have"
-Paul
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