[NSRCA-discussion] Aerobatics Mag

Thu Jan 4 13:54:05 AKST 2007

Guys, what a superb idea!

Would it even be possible to combine the SIG publications? Now if that wouldn't get people to sign up........I'd beat my way to the front of the line.

It would be fantastic to see what 'the other guys' are doing-but still under the same umbrella.

Ok , now waiting for someone to trash the idea?

Tom

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Tom Mullen
Sent: Friday, 5 January 2007 9:25 AM
To: 'NSRCA Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

Jim, Even at $12-1500.00 That is the average yearly allowance for most newbies, I could not afford it until the kids left. The old pattern days ment pattern flying. Now we have the SPA, NSRCA , and several others. If all is to servive they need to get together and have a mag that can be enjoyed and start having patteren events, We used to have as meny pattern events as scale when it was afordable. in a nother 10-15 years we will be the SPA and the NSRCA will be no more. Then what?

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jim Woodward
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 9:35 AM
To: NSRCA Mailing List
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

While the $5000k option exists, it is hardly the norm.  There has never been more selection than there is today.  You can get an Ultra-R/C Evolution or Rock-n-Roll or Icepoint or Aresti III for about $450 or a bit higher for a Focus, use a $250 engine, $225 header/pipe combo, and digital servos/PCM receiver (roughly $450) for a total of $1500.  You can get a Venus II and OS AX 120 or YS 110 for much cheaper.  There is hardly a correlation to $$$ spent and actual finished placings in the contest - it all comes down to practice and knowing your equipment.  There is the Excelleron 90, Explorer 90, and the other .90 plane Eric H did the reviews on.  Anyone of us who has competed should easily be able to provide examples to new-comers about how the "little" guy can win in precision aerobatics if they practice and know their equipment.

I like idea of smaller planes for practice and convenience.  However, there is really no cost savings in radio setup if you are using a .60 sized model versus a 160 model.  The cost savings would be in using a smaller engine and smaller airframe.  In my 7 years of pattern flying its never been cheaper to get a very good and VERY competitive model in the air than it is today. 

Regarding the Mini-IMaC class, the quote I heard was, "... mini-MAC thew a party and nobody showed up."  Pattern may be different though as the "gap" between a small pattern model and a 2M model is quite small compared to a 60" IMAC bird and a 120" bird.  It might better be served to promote a different class altogether aimed at the specific "club" flyers of the hosting club for which they could fly whatever plane they wanted to in any class, and let them compete against the group or just each other.

This seems to only work on the "perception" of "potential new members".  Those same people can elect to fly whatever they like to get started.  I'm sure no CD in the land would reject a first time flyer just so they can get their feet wet.

Thanks,

Jim W.

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jay Marshall
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 10:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

I like the idea of .60 2C / .90 4C. I also think that there should be a minimum weight to keep the hi-tech, high cost, composites at a minimum.  I believe that we would see more manufacturers producing aircraft in this range if there was a potentially larger - sport flyers -  market than just pattern flyers. The current cost of a maxed out pattern setup of $5000+ is ridiculous. Even the lowest cost setup is greater than $1K.

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of ronlock at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 9:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Smaller Models

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

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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

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From: Dean Pappas <mailto:d.pappas at kodeos.com> 

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

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto: 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 <http://dixienc.us/>

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