[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes

[J Shu]

Now I know what to do with our 120 EDF unit...lol.

Regards,
Jason
www.shulmanaviation.com
www.composite-arf.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave" <DaveL322 at comcast.net>
To: "'General pattern discussion'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes


> Turbines could be cool!!!!  How about EDF??
> 
> Dave
> 
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> [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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> 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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> <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
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>> 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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