[NSRCA-discussion] Fw: Snap Definition - take a shot at it?

[Nat Penton]

 We certainly don't want to eliminate the manuever. Aerobatics evolved based on the capabilities of the airplane. Surely if we can fly it ,we can judge it. There is no difference between model and full scale aerodynamics except the speed of the clock.

Rick Allison has a deep understanding and appreciation of our sport. Let's appoint him as a committee of one to this task.                                      Nat

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jim Woodward 
To: natpenton at centurytel.net 
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 12:37 PM
Subject: Snap Definition - take a shot at it?


Hi Nat,

 

I love the way you put ideas into words regarding the aerodynamics involved as it relates to the type of models we fly.  I would really like to see what you would come up with as a definition for a snap roll.  To my thinking, it is more important to observe something like the tail-cone (which can be observed during nearly the whole maneuver) rather than look for a single criteria as a pass/fail test even before the maneuver develops.

 

I believe 100% that the judges eye cannot keep up with a pilots fast fingers and a lightening quick plane response.  

 

Thanks,

Jim

 

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