[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes

[Bill Glaze]

Yep!  I've got a G-62 laying around here that I have no use for--until now.
Bill
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Pavlick 
  To: General pattern discussion 
  Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 4:47 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes


        Excellent! Looks like I can finally build a gas-powered biplane. LOL

        John Pavlick

        --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Dave Burton <burtona at atmc.net> wrote:


          From: Dave Burton <burtona at atmc.net>
          Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
          To: "'General pattern discussion'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
          Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 4:38 PM


          I have submitted a rules proposal to completely eliminate the 11 lb. Weight
          limit in AMA pattern classes. (proposal 11-11).
          I'd like to see some discussion on the pros and cons of this proposal on the
          NSRCA e-mail list and the Pattern forum.

          My reasons for submitting the proposal include the following points:

          1. There is no competitive advantage to a heavier plane with the 2 meter
          size constraint (in fact I'd argue a heavier plane is usually at a
          disadvantage and perhaps a minimum weight makes more sense than a maximum)
          2. The 2 meter size constraint is sufficient keep the weight of pattern
          planes to reasonable limits.
          3. The fact that AMA class planes are weighed only at the US Nationals gives
          proof that the rule is not now enforced and not needed.
          4. The 11 lb. Weight limit drives up the cost of pattern planes through the
          necessary use of more expensive high tech materials. (If you don't believe
          "light weight" cost a lot of money ask the people who race sail boats)
          5. Removing the weight limit will reduce the manpower and cost associated
          with running the Nationals And also perhaps increase participation.

          OK, guys, what do you think?
          What other "pro" and "con" points?
          Dave Burton




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