Weight limit discussion

[BUDDYonRC at aol.com]

Dave 
In answer to the following parts of your post (had to split it up to big  for 
the list to handle)
 

Raise the weight limit in pattern, and the 2x2m  monoplane will get bigger 
and more costly (and the most competitive examples  will still probably be under 
11 lbs, but the "average" plane won't  be).
So far this is my point exactly. If we are to make AMA pattern an  inclusive 
event we in my opinion must include the average competitor. Those who  have 
higher aspirations will do what they must to achieve perfection and a  weight 
rule change will have little effect on those who aspire to compete  on a higher 
level.
 

Raise the weight limit in pattern while leaving  unlimited displacement and 
the 2x2m box, and the 2x2m monoplane will no longer  be the most competive 
design - the most competitive design will be a purpose  designed pattern bipe that 
will be substantially more expensive (money, time,  maintenance) than the 
current day designs.
 
If you don't think a purpose design pattern bipe  would be the best, ask 
Chip.  He will tell you without reservation he  would not have flown his Double 
Visions in the past few years if he did not  think it was the best plane.



Yes, but you also need to consider the level of  competition and his goals. 
Lets face it Chip is playing to the world in  an arena composed of 
professionals making him a member of an  exclusive group that for the most part excludes 
the rank and file of  pattern. Here again I believe AMA pattern should be 
structured to  attract all of the rank and file while affording those who aspire to 
greatness  the opportunity to compete on a higher level without effecting or  
excluding those who make up the core of the pattern community or those who  
interested in joining it 

Buddy
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