[NSRCA-discussion] weight limits for electrics?

[John Pavlick]

Larry,
 Welcome! In reality, an overweight plane is not an "advantage". You're not
cheating even though the rules say the plane must weigh no more than 5Kg.
You're only making your job harder. It would be in your best interest to try
and lighten it up somehow, but in the meantime don't worry. We don't usually
weigh planes at local contests. If you're flying in Sportsman then you have
nothing at all to worry about. Go to a contest with the plane exactly the
way it is now. When you're there, talk to some guys about weight saving
tips. You will learn a lot. That's what this is all about. You're 11 oz.
overweight. That's pretty severe but I bet you could shave a lot of it off
if you tried. What batteries are you using? I took 6 oz. off of my Focus
(glow powered) with some very easy mods.

John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com

BTW - What contest are you going to later this month?




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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:34 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
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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