[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes

[Daniel McLalin]

Come to think of it, there have been many topics rehased over the last
year(s) - all with good arguments all around.

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Daniel McLalin <dmclalin at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mark,
> No offense has been taken.  I also saw the humor in the weight
> restrictions, which is why I mentioned gas engines.
>
>   On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Atwood, Mark <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>wrote:
>
>> Its been brought to my attention that the person who re-initiated this
>> topic is new.  I have to apologize. It was not my intent to offend or seem
>> condescending in my reply. I was just trying to have a little fun with the
>> topic since its been discussed so intently in the past.
>>
>> Please accept my apologies.
>>
>> -Mark
>>
>>
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>> To: 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Fri Jan 01 22:13:03 2010
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
>>
>> Sorry for being too brief –
>>
>>
>>
>> EDF is Electric Ducted Fan.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave (Lockhart)
>>
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>> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Vicente "Vince"
>> Bortone
>> Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 10:11 PM
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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> Daniel McLalin
> ____________________
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Daniel McLalin
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