[NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

[Keith Hoard]

I know everyone says "Larger models fly better". . . Well, if smaller models
are hard to fly, then wouldn't that naturally level the playing field a
little?

On 1/3/07, Ron Lockhart <ronlock at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>  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
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Dean Pappas <d.pappas at kodeos.com>
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 03, 2007 4:51 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Header Brace
>
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *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
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Header Brace
>
> 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 <http://dixienc.us/>
>
>
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Keith Hoard
Collierville, TN
khoard at gmail.com
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