Another box rule (discussion)

[Bob Richards]

Jim,

I agree 100%. Closer flight IS possible. Slower makes
it possible, but at the same time, wind could be a
factor. Trying to fly close at a contest with the wind
blowing in will put the flyer at a distinct
disadvantage.

Bob R.

--- Jim Ivey <jivey61 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> >  Buddy
> 
> You know we can fly in close.We can make the
> maneuvers smaller and do more throttle management.
> This is one place that size doesn't matter.  As long
> as it is smooth and has good presentation.. With
> todays planes this is possible. I had a lean run one
> time at a contest and had to make everything smaller
> than normal. I managed to keep decent geometry etc
> and had a decent score. The year Jesky won the nats,
> he flew close.
> The other side to the coin is the judges can see the
> maneuvers better.
> All this is with the box size we have now. 
> More thoughts.
> 
> Jim Ivey

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