[NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

[Earl Haury]

Interesting indeed - a local club is considering holding a "ole fashion" pattern contest this fall. The plan is to fly pre-turnaround pattern. Not sure exactly what the rules will be - but not SPA, as the intent is to allow '70's - '80's airplanes with piped engines & retracts (one member mentioned a Brushfire with piped Jett 90). 

I'm very comfortable with pattern as it is - however, there is a gap between current pattern and SPA that many seem interested in.

Earl
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Koenig, Tom 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 7:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models


  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

    -----Original Message-----
    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
    To: NSRCA Mailing List
    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

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dean Pappas 
      To: NSRCA Mailing List 
      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




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