[NSRCA-discussion] Nats weight measurement

[Randall Bearden]

On 1/21/09 12:31 AM, "John Pavlick" <jpavlick at idseng.com> wrote:

> No but just make sure your plane weighs about 10lbs, 8oz. on a reasonably
> accurate scale. You'll be fine. LOL Seriously, it's not something to be too
> concerned about. You can weigh your plane right at the NATs before competition
> / practice starts. If you need to make any adjustments, you'll have plenty of
> time to do so. 
>  
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
>>  
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>  
>> From:  Glen  Shepherd <mailto:glen59shep at yahoo.com>
>>  
>> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
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>> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:49  PM
>>  
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats weight  measurement
>>  
>> 
>>    
>>   Does anyone know what allowance if any is provide for the accuracy  of the
>> weight scale at the Nats?
>>   
>>  Glen Shepherd
>>  NSRCA 3017
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> The scales should be calibrated prior to the event.  They use standard
>> weights that certified are certified to NIST. The scale should be adjusted to
>> the exact weight being applied or within the tolerance stated by the scales
>> manufacture which could be +/- a few grams.  Generally scales are adjusted to
>> nominal readings so don¹t count on a heavy or light indication.
>> Randall Bearden
>>  
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