[NSRCA-discussion] mini Brio

[George Miller]

I like the concept- but is spread spectrum ready for contest "prime time"?
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  From: Jay Marshall 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 6:52 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] mini Brio


  The mini -Brio got me thinking about a new format. One of the problems with our setup at present is the cost of new entry and therefore the lack of new participants. Planes like the mini-Brio could help this. So far the discussion list has talked about limiting motor size, battery capacity, etc. These are impossible to monitor and would just start a new $$ race for the latest & greatest. I propose we do something like sailing, a one-class competition. Each year we could designate a model and associated equipment as that years contender. Limit the size (1m ?) and weight for selection. Everyone flys the same gear except new (novice) contestants who could also fly last year's. Have just two classes, novice (Sportsman & Intermediate) and expert (all else). Use spread spectrum for easy management, more flying lines, and low cost.

  Advantages

  1. Much lower cost

  2. New entrants could buy form a large pool of used equipment

  3. Mfg's may give us a discount because of the large number of possible orders

  4. The fun is in the flying, not the equipment



  Jay Marshall





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