[NSRCA-discussion] Small Models ... good for the futureofthePattern Event?

[Grow Pattern]

John,
         I thought that you might be interested in this information.

In the 2005 NSRCA rules change survey (sent out in 2002) I compiled the 
following question with the intent of encouraging 60-90 sized completive 
airplane development.

Judging of distances


Question-65

Should we therefore consider and AMA pattern contest rule change that states 
the pilot should make the plane appear to be at the size of a 2-meter plane 
being flown at 150-175 meters.?

YES = 71        NO = 100          RESULT = NO PROPOSED CHANGE .

I had been advised that the existing selection-and-intent of the FAI 
150-metres rule was to create a relatively equal ease of visibility for 2M 
airplanes to the judges??  Whether that was true or not I admit to being 
very surprised when the idea was rejected so soundly by the survey 
respondents.

I had been thinking that the smaller planes would fare better if they were 
flown in a bit closer. Our rough math had shown that a 60-72" airplane would 
look just about right at 100-110-M.

What would the difference be for a 2-M airplane and a 1.5-M airplane if 
flown at their relative distances?

I also thought that the budding but slower electric planes of the day could 
use the closer in option and need less extreme (read expensive) power 
systems.

Regards,

Eric.




 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Small Models ... good for the 
futureofthePattern Event?


> There is no need to worry about rules changes at this time.
>
> Those of us dabbling with smaller planes are doing it with the existing
> rules. If winning trophies and satisfying judging problems are at the top 
> of
> your needs you will probably be best served with whatever is percieved as
> the latest & greatest equipment.
>
> I have two boxes of trophies out in the shed. The smaller box is from when
> nobody better showed up. The larger box is from events that did not get
> enough attendance to give away the trophies. I don't have strong feelings
> about either box!
>
> I just want to fly more and enjoy it more. Right now that appears to be 
> with
> a little smaller airplane!
>
> John Ferrell    W8CCW
> "My Competition is not my enemy"
> http://DixieNC.US
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "george w. kennie" <geobet at gis.net>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 10:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Small Models ... good for the future
> ofthePattern Event?
>
>
>> Deano,
>> When you reference " changing the shape of the event ", how deep are you
>> suggesting things go?  Are we losing sight of the fact that we are part 
>> of
>
>
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