[NSRCA-discussion] Airplane Weight Limits

[Keith Black]

I fly electric but still would be against this proposal. 

John F. makes some good points in his justification, however, I simply think that Dave's counter points out "weigh" John's points.

I think if you read Dave's post with an open mind and not a pre-conceived "position" you feel you have to protect you'll find his logic very compelling. 

BTW, I find this change of heart by you and John quite amusing. This is probably unfair but it almost sounds as if one of you can't get your new e-plane to make weight with the current rules. I'm sure that's not true, but from the outside it certainly appears that way.

I hope the real reason for "floating" this idea was to get people opinions. If so I'm beginning to see a trend.

Keith Black 

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ron Van Putte 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Airplane Weight Limits


  I was also not aware that glow-powered airplanes needed the handicap they already have.  I agree that, with innovative design and $$$, electric-powered airplanes can compete with glow-powered airplanes.  The ones who suffer from the weight inequity are those who can't afford the $$$ to overcome the weight inequity.


  Ron Van Putte


  On Jun 21, 2007, at 6:59 PM, 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!

    John Ferrell    W8CCW
    "Life is easier if you learn to plow 
           around the stumps"
    http://DixieNC.US

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Ron Van Putte 
      To: NSRCA Mailing List 
      Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:44 PM
      Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Airplane Weight Limits


      I just got this response from John Fuqua.


      Ron Van Putte


      The guys are missing the point.  It is not about what can be achieved on weight.  It is what is permitted by the rules.  They are not arguing the logic of what the rules allow (in most cases) but examples of what has been achieved.   Please make that point. 


      John





      From: Ron Van Putte [mailto:vanputte at cox.net] 
      Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:18 PM
      To: Fuqua John D Mr CTR USAF 697 ARSF/EN
      Subject: Fwd: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Electric Weight Proposal Logic and Rationale




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