[NSRCA-discussion] '08 F3A Rule Proposals

[Del K. Rykert]

Do I detect the sound of off tasting grapes..  ;+^  ( tic )

    Del

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From: "Richard Strickland" <richard.s at allied-callaway.com>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] '08 F3A Rule Proposals


> Of course, just to be fair; the IC airplanes are now weighed with fuel?
> Yeah, right.....
>
> RS
>
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Dean Pappas
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>
> So they listened to my 50 gram scale accuracy argument!
>
>
> Dean Pappas
> Sr. Design Engineer
> Kodeos Communications
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Earl Haury
> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 9:52 AM
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>
> Just reviewed the final draft of F3A rules proposals for '08 thru '11 (no
> sequences yet) and thought I'd share my quick take. They're well done with
> some changes (or not) and consideration of a  number of technical issues.
> Understand that these are unapproved proposals at this point and will not
> affect the '07 season.
>
> Most significant items are that there will be no weight limit change, 
> scores
> will be normalized to the average (with some provisions for exclusion of
> zero scores / excessively low scores from the average), take-off / landing
> will not be judged / scored (no more procedure turn after take-off),
> sequences will be shorter with an eight minute time limit, wording to 
> exempt
> rolling circles from the distance rules - 350 meters allowable.
>
> Tech issues include changes to address measuring equipment variability -
> sound level (nose into the wind) will be 94.99 dBA max, max weight will be
> 5000 grams with a 50 gram allowance (5050 gram fail point), power battery
> max volts will be 42.99v in the ready box.
>
> There are several items regarding WC procedures including flight groups 
> for
> prelims, team championships determined by finishing order (rather than
> scores), in the 5-10-5 judge arrangement the end judges will now judge all
> turnarounds.
>
> Overall a very good effort with input from a broad spectrum of the world
> pattern community.
>
> Earl
>
>
>
>


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