Poland - Electric.

[patterndude at comcast.net]

I agree with Mark to a point, but not all the way.  World class Pilots need to 
fly what will score well but that doesn't always mean the best flying plane.  
These guys are great pilots.  In another world.  Can fly rolling cuban 8s while 
talking about how they are compensating for a planes characteristics (true 
story from a pilot that didn't even make the world team).  
   Changing a plane is not a problem, but I do think it should be discussed 
with the team if we consider them a team.

--Lance
> To the best of my knowledge, Chip stayed with the bi-plane at the Nat's.
> 
> Eric.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Atwood, Mark [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of
> Atwood, Mark
> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 8:11 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: RE: Poland - Electric.
> 
> 
> I'd have to disagree with you on this one Ron.  Part of competing at this level 
> is picking the right equipment...and that varies flight to flight, contest to 
> contest.  From the choice of props to the amount of nitro, how your needle's 
> set, to which plane you fly.  Chip made that even more apparent (from what I'm 
> told) at the Nat's switching between the bipe and his monoplane depending on 
> conditions.
> 
> Some could argue that the choice of a Bipe in the first place is more to "make a 
> statement" and "get noticed" than flying characteristics...BOTH play a huge role 
> in influencing the judges whether we want to admit it or not.
> 
> We chose the pilots who did the best job of influencing the judges at the team 
> trials...and we should leave it up to their expertise to do the best job of 
> influencing the judges at the worlds.  Whether that be by changing planes or 
> flying style...which would lead to a similar point.  Chip has always excelled in 
> world competition because he can adapt...he flys the style that's getting 
> scored...and flys it well.  Should we limit him to flying only the style that he 
> flew at the team trials???
> 
> You're correct that Jason's success or failure will draw a lot of comments 
> either way.  But I'm an advocate of no risk...no reward.  
> 
> -Mark
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Ron Van Putte [mailto:vanputte at nuc.net]
> Sent:	Mon 8/4/2003 6:23 PM
> To:	discussion at nsrca.org
> Cc:	
> Subject:	Re: Poland - Electric.
> 
> 
> 
> Henderson,Eric wrote:
> 
> > I had heard this several times and a question kept nagging away in the 
> > deeper recesses...
> >  
> > Here goes. If you are selected to represent your country flying one 
> > type of plane and power plant, is it kosher to switch to a new design 
> > or radically different power source, such as electric?
> >  
> 
> 
> My opinion - NO.  
> 
> It wouldn't bother me so much if he wasn't doing it for (his) business 
> reasons.  He'd better do very well or he will be second guessed forever.
> 
> Ron Van Putte
> 
> > .
> >  
> >  
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Dave Smith
> > Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 5:13 PM
> > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > Cc: pattern at rcmailinglists.com
> > Subject: Poland
> >
> > Just heard from my spy in Poland.     Jason Shulman arrived with an 
> > electric pattern plane.
> >  
> > 42 volt motor, 60 amps.  Flying weight of plane is 10.75 pounds.    
> > Prop might be a 20x17.
> >  
> > Very impressive and very quiet.    I don't know if his other plane is 
> > glow or electric.
> >  
> > Dave
> >  
> >  
> 
> 
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