[NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

Thu Jan 4 06:27:04 AKST 2007

Hi Terry & Steve,

I know of some interest in Tulsa as well.  I have a friend who just
built a Mach1 from MAN plans who is very interested in getting some
activity going....several others I've talked with express interest too.
I would not be opposed to having a bird in the stable to foot this bill
and I do possess plans for the Mach 1, Compensator, Gator flea, Eyeball,
ThunderPanzer, Miss Norway MKII, Dirty Birdy and a Pathfinder.

Chris

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Steve
Byrum
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 8:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

Terry

Please email me off list.  There is rapidly growing SPA interest
Arkansas.

Steve Byrum 

-----Original Message-----
From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Terry
Brox
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 8:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

Our club once held what was called a retro pattern contest. We used an
old rule  book from around 1981 if memory serves correctly. We just
stayed with everything as it was described.  The only issue I have with

SPA is you cannot equip all planes as they were originally designed and
flown. Another thing is, I wish I were closer to the Southeast so I can
participate in SPA activities.  Terry

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Earl Haury <mailto:ehaury at houston.rr.com>  

	To: NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>

	Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 5:40 AM

	Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

	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

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		From: Koenig, Tom <mailto:Tom.Koenig at actewagl.com.au>  

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		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

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[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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			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 Pappas
<mailto:d.pappas at kodeos.com>  

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				Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 4:51
PM

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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 

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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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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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