[NSRCA-discussion] Airplane Weight Limits

Duane Beck duane.e.beck at comcast.net
Thu Jun 21 16:23:03 AKDT 2007


John Ferrell wrote:
> I did not realize that the Electrics were in need of a handicap. They 
> seem to be doing just fine against the recips under current rules.
>  
> If you really think they need a little help by all means give them a 
> rule book boost!

Is there some reason that electrics can't be competitive with a slightly 
smaller airframe that will make weight?  I know some people don't like 
the appearance of unfairness in the rules, but everyone's playing by the 
same rules.  If it's not competitive by the rules, fly something that 
is.  Changing the rules is a slippery slope.  What if this change tips 
the field too far toward electrics?  Then the glow fliers will want a 
rule change to "fix" that.

Duane


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