[NSRCA-discussion] Rules change proposals

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Aren't batteries chemical.. I'm no ap but have some knowledge of electrical production .. ;)

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On Apr 22, 2012, at 4:42 PM, "Scott Smith" <js.smith at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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!)
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> Powerplant should cover it.
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> 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
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> If “engine” was changed to “motor” would that solve the question?   Or should it say “fuel/electric propulsion systems that….”
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> 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
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> Good catch Jim.  The way it is worded, it specifically would exclude motors!
> Jon
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> From: James Oddino <joddino at socal.rr.com>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 3:41 pm
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules change proposals
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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.
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> I would interpret it to mean something like control line engines that automatically change mixture setting from horizontal to vertical flight.
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> I've said it before.  We don't need more rules and regulations, we need fewer.  
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> Jim
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> On Apr 22, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Peter Vogel wrote:
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> Quick question on the "functions not allowed" section of RCA13-4-McHarg:
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> 9. Engine management systems that coordinate power output with model performance, position, or 
> attitude.”
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> 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...
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 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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