[NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

[Koenig, Tom]

Guys-there are many of us that reminisce about the 'simpler' days of the 60 size models, even down here!

I mentioned recently to some locals that I may hold a comp similar to your SPA stuff. I considered just allowing 60 size models as a max, never mind all the vintage rules etc.....I was SWAMPED with interest. There were all sorts of ex pattern pilots ready to show up. I think I'd have had 40 -50 possible entries!!!

Not trying to stir things up-but it is interesting nonetheless.

Tom


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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Ron Lockhart
Sent: Thursday, 4 January 2007 11:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models


Yea, smaller has a number of advantages.  
 A reduction in money, time, hassle factor, etc., of models is a thought toward increased participation.
(Yea, I know the established pilots, and new pilots, are allowed to fly smaller models right now.  But we have a
lot of history  that shows Dean's comment "Given that everyone will build or buy up to the maximum size limit" is true.
How does that Dixie thing go?....<G>

Ron Lockhart


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From: Dean  <mailto:d.pappas at kodeos.com> Pappas
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Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 4:51 PM
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Hi John,
A year or so ago, I puit together an Excelleron 90 for a review and eventual sale to a newbie.
Boy! Was it nice to drop a plane into the minivan in one piece!
It was almost as good as when a Phoenix 8 would fit into the back of a hatchback Camaro in one piece.

Given that everyone will build or buy up to the maximum size limit,
is there a good enough reason to push on the rules bodies to legislate Pattern plane sizes back down?
How about 1.6 or 1.7 meters square?
Will this affect cost and complexity enough to have a beneficial effect on participation?
Or am I just whistling Dixie?

later,
Dean

Dean Pappas
Sr. Design Engineer
Kodeos Communications
111 Corporate Blvd.
South Plainfield, N.J. 07080
(908) 222-7817 phone
(908) 222-2392 fax
d.pappas at kodeos.com

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Ferrell
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 3:07 PM
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There seems to be a growing trend toward smaller airplanes among a lot of folks. I sure am enjoying the 90 size Boxer I bought from Ed Miller last summer. Less hassle to transport, assemble and fly. That means I can fly more!

John Ferrell    W8CCW
"My Competition is not my enemy"
http://DixieNC.US






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