[NSRCA-discussion] weight limits for electrics?

[Rex LESHER]

Larry

You are correct.  Electrics are weighed with batteries, 5kg maximum weight.  The Nat's is the only place I've ever heard where the planes are weighed.  Even then, you'd pretty much have to make the finals before the plane is weighed....
I don't believe anyone would feel that you are cheating.  There are plenty of fuel motor planes out there that are weighing around 12lbs. or a little more with fuel.  There's been a lot of discussion about the disparity in the rules of electric vs fuel reguarding weight.
In Canada, all planes are weighed without fuel (batteries).  
Welcome to the pattern world, I hope you enjoy it....

Rex Lesher
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry<mailto:ledunn at centurytel.net> 
  To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
  Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 7:34 PM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] weight limits for electrics?


  Hi all,

  I am brand new to NSRCA and pattern flying in general. I am planning to attend my first ever event later this month.

  I noticed in the rules that the weight limit is 5Kg without fuel.

  How does this apply as far as electric powered planes are concerned? Are the batteries considered the fuel?

  I am asking because my plane is a Quest 90 G2 converted to electric power and it weighs 4.04 Kg "dry" (no batteries) but it weighs 5.33 Kg fully "fueled" with batteries installed.

  I have asked about this on RC Groups and been told not to worry, no one weighs planes except at the NATS.

  Has there been any official word on this? I don't want to feel like I'm cheating in a contest or "getting away" with something.

  Thanks!

  Larry
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