[NSRCA-discussion] Rules change proposals

[Scott Smith]

Motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy; engines convert chemical energy to mechanical energy (first thing we learned in in the P part of A&P school!)

 

Powerplant should cover it.

 

From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Fuqua
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 5:33 PM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules change proposals

 

If “engine” was changed to “motor” would that solve the question?   Or should it say “fuel/electric propulsion systems that….”

 

From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jon Lowe
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:52 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules change proposals

 

Good catch Jim.  The way it is worded, it specifically would exclude motors!

Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: James Oddino <joddino at socal.rr.com>
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Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 3:41 pm
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Who wrote the words and what was their intention?  I guarantee it doesn't do what they intended because it doesn't apply to electric powered aircraft that don't have engines. 

 

I would interpret it to mean something like control line engines that automatically change mixture setting from horizontal to vertical flight.

 

I've said it before.  We don't need more rules and regulations, we need fewer.  

 

Jim

 

 

On Apr 22, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Peter Vogel wrote:

 

Quick question on the "functions not allowed" section of RCA13-4-McHarg: 

 

9. Engine management systems that coordinate power output with model performance, position, or 

attitude.”

 

Does that make systems such as the Hacker Senestrol system which ensures a consistent RPM based on throttle position illegal?  I know they were specifically designed for F3A use in Europe and have been popular...

 

Peter+

On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:18 AM, J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

Attached is a summery of the RC Aerobatics rules change proposals for the
2013-14 cycle. I put this together for a presentation at our judging seminar
yesterday.

The actual proposals can be viewed at
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/ruleproposals/rcaerobatics.aspx
The initial vote ballots are due at AMA headquarters May 1 2012.
Contact your AMA district contest board representative with your concerns
and preferences regarding these proposed changes immediately as time is
short. Here is a link to the contest board members.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/cbmembers.aspx

I pause before sending this fearing I may not have it all correct. If I'm in
error just delete it and accept my apology.
Jim Hiller


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