[NSRCA-discussion] Rules Proposals

[Dave Lockhart]

Matt,

I agree 100% increasing the weight limit is a mistake, and I seriously
regret supporting the prior increase of 115 grams....it was just the first
step down a slippery slope.

I'd also note that it is not just the electric guys pushing for the weight
increase.  In fact, it is much easier to make weight with electric today
than it was several years ago.

Of course you are 100% right about technology catching up IF things are left
alone.  Of course the 115 gram change hasn't been in effect long enough to
see the full impact of it.  Highest performance and lowest cost are two
ideas that never coexist no matter what the rules are.....but some don't
understand that.

Regards,

Dave 

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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules Proposals

I second what Stuart is saying here. I've kept my mouth shut just observing
throughout all this discussion mainly because I'm not a member of the NSRCA.
Why am I not a member? I can't remember the last time the NSRCA represented
my interests. To propose a weight rule change is a huge mistake. Hopefully
the contest board has better sense (and experience) than the NSRCA
leadership. Being the AMA-recognized special interest group for Pattern is a
huge responsibility. Changes to what we do should not be taken lightly, nor
should they be left up to a 50% + 1 vote on a website. Sometimes leadership
and experience need to step in and stand up to those who are barking the
loudest about not being able to make weight. In this instance, the squeaky
wheel doesn't necessarily deserve the grease. Well, whetever. It's not like
I would just stop flying pattern if a weight increase was passed, but I
think it would tarnish the image of pattern. Perhaps irrevocably. Once a
change like this happ  ens, it cannot ever be taken back. Let's say 2 - 3
years from now as battery technology continues to improve (because let's
face it, the only people who want weight limit increases are electric guys),
and the batteries get lighter and lighter, you may have now given electric
planes an advantage. Rules are already in place to allow anyone to try
pattern without needing to make weight. Rules were recently passed to allow
the lower classes a variance so that they get a little leeway as they move
up. Leave things alone, and the technology will catch up to the rules, as it
always has in the past (2-stroke to 4-stroke migration).

Matt

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