[NSRCA-discussion] Weight

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Dave wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Starting from the position of a well designed plane (with proper wing
> loading), adding weight will not provide an advantage.  What the weight
> limit rule does is limit the size the plane - larger planes will fly better
> which does provide an advantage.
>   


OK, I thought a size limit would do that better than a weight limit. As 
far as saying that the larger 2-meter planes have an advantage over 
smaller 2-meter I assume you are talking about fuselage volume and not 
actual size, since 2 meters is 2 meters. And again, how is it a weight 
limit keeps the plane smaller? Wouldn't making a size limit rule 
defining a maximum wingspan, fuse length/width/height dimension do a 
better job of that??

Cost arguments never made sense to me. The real problem is attracting 
people to competition. Fact is of the total AMA membership only 8% on 
average enter any kind of sanctioned rulebook event in a given year. And 
that includes ALL rule book events. People who want to compete spend 
what it takes to be competitive. The issue is that not that many people 
want to compete. 

Anyway, it was an interesting thought that I incorrectly assumed would 
make for a good discussion.