[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes

Sat Dec 12 09:19:01 AKST 2009

Look at racing sail boats if you think heavier cost more. Look at jet
fighters.  The opposite is true IMO. Lighter cost more in the same size.

Aren't you even contradicting yourself in your third sentence?

Dave

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No matter what sport or hobby, Bigger ( heavier ) WILL cost more!

Keep the pattern class the same and play within the rules. Sure it will cost
more to build a lighter more powerful pattern ship. Increasing weight limits
in my opinion will NOT reduce the cost of a competitive pattern ship. 

Carl

In a message dated 12/12/2009 9:12:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
ronlock at comcast.net writes:

The un-intended consequence of more weight allowance is that it will get
filled by even more expensive parts.

In general a consequence of lowering limits would be lowered costs.   

Look backwards thru the years when weight/engine size limits were less than
now, costs were less.
(maybe easier to attract new folks to pattern?)

Ron Lockhart

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From: "James Oddino" <joddino at socal.rr.com>
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That's what I was going to say.  Smaller is more difficult to fly, so why
not? 

Jim O

On Dec 11, 2009, at 3:11 PM, Mark Hunt wrote:

Want to reduce cost....make the maximum weight in AMA 9lbs.

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From: Archie Stafford <mailto:astafford at swtexas.net> 

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Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 16:30

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Very simple statement.  Open your checkbook if this passes.  Big 2 meter
bipes will be the norm.  YS will come out with a 50CC size engine that blows
away other gas or Nitro setups, and much bigger, more powerful electric
setups to remain competitive.  People thing this would reduce the cost, it
will do exactly the opposite.  You are right Dave, there is no competitive
advantage to a plane of the size we are flying now being 11 1/2lbs, but be
able to build a 13lb bipe with unlimited power and watch what happens.

Arch

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Yep!  I've got a G-62 laying around here that I have no use for--until now.

Bill

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From: John Pavlick <mailto:jpavlick at idseng.com> 

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Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 4:47 PM

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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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