[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes

[John Gayer]

Electric Ducted Fan

Vicente "Vince" Bortone wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
>  
>
> Someone has to ask first.  Probably you are waiting now.  What is EDF? 
>
> Vicente "Vince" Bortone
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave" <DaveL322 at comcast.net>
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 1, 2010 8:58:03 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
>
> Turbines could be cool!!!!  How about EDF??
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Atwood, 
> Mark
> Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:41 PM
> To: 'nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org'
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
>
> I tried flying squirrels but after numerous labor conflicts over who 
> gets to
> do the flying I was forced to make an executive decision and make a 
> change.
>
>
> Unfortunately the pecan/stick method, while providing adequate power, was
> unsustainable for long sequences. Moreover, only the steroid squirrels 
> were
> able to endure the back to back practice flights without shorting their
> overall life cycle.
>
> Anyone wanna try a Turbine?
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Fri Jan 01 21:45:19 2010
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
>
> You need to use pecans not steroids. Squirrels will do anything for
> pecans and the only additional weight penalty is one pecan on a stick.
> Of course you do need to reward the squirrel with extras after the
> flight which does not count against your weight limit. Also a switch to
> flying squirrels would be a plus. Then you actually get some lift from
> from your propulsion unit.
>
> Atwood, Mark wrote:
> > I think we ought to make a weight change to encourage squirril 
> power.  Its
> "green" with biodegradable emissions, but right now I can only get 
> adequate
> power with the heavier bulky steriod enhanced grey squirrils which make me
> overweight ...
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>
> > To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Fri Jan 01 20:47:46 2010
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
> >
> > Making weight with an SAP-180 is easier than with a YS 170 CDI.  The 
> power
> doesn't compare, but from a weight perspective, it's no real issue.
> >  
> > Ed
> >
> > From: Daniel McLalin <mailto:dmclalin at gmail.com>  
> > Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:35 PM
> > To: General pattern discussion 
> <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
> >
> >
> >                 John,
> >         
> >  
> > I just happened to read the discussion on RCU about the SAP 140 and it
> occurred to me that maybe this is why raising the weight limit should be
> considered.  This does not mean I agree, but just for thought.
> >
> >                 , electrics want a weight break because their fuel 
> tanks are
> heavy but their fuel is light; because two strokes aren't competitive any
> more we ought to have a high minimum weight for 4-strokes and electrics to
> level the playing field; and I want a weight break because I added 4 
> oz when
> I put ignition on my YS's.
> >         
> >         Pandora's box is no problem compared to changing pattern rules.
> >         
> >
> >         Jon Lowe
> >
> >
> >         -----Original Message-----
> >         From: Daniel McLalin <dmclalin at gmail.com>
> >         To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> >         Sent: Fri, Jan 1, 2010 5:41 pm
> >         Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
> >         
> >         
> >         Maybe if the weight limit was raised gas engines would 
> become viable
> for pattern?
> >         --
> >         Regards,
> >         Daniel McLalin
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