[NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

[ronlock at comcast.net]

The field is level now at 2 meter span/length & 11 lb limit.

It could also be level at 1.7 meters similiar as it was years ago using
a .60 displacement limit.

Personally, I found the commaraderie, sportsmanship, competition,
and such that make pattern a joy for me, were same then as now.  But
required less money, time, shop & vehicle space. Less investiment might
assist in attracting new folks and maybe in keeping already active pilots.   
Then there is the huge issue of transitioning from the present equipment.

Ron Lockhart


-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Keith Hoard" <khoard at gmail.com> 
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 
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
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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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