[NSRCA-discussion] Rules Proposals

[Dave Lockhart]

The proposed weight change is for all AMA classes.  We already have an
allowance of 115 grams for hand-me-downs...if that is an important aspect,
then why not make it 5615 grams for Advanced, Intermediate, and Sportsman?

 

"The fact is that the proposed rule does not exclude any planes that are
already legal."

 

And the fact is that the 120 4C rule did not exclude 60 2C..but they rapidly
became uncompetitive once the competition variety 4Cs were developed.

 

I see the electric vs glow aspect a completely moot point...it will all be
electric (or close to it) soon enough..even with rules that many feel are
biased against electric.

 

Having the weight limit on the books, and checking it at the NATs is what
keeps the playing field level.  Same as having a noise rule keeps the planes
quiet, even if it not checked locally.

 

Regards,


Dave L

 

 

 

 

 

From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob Richards
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 1:22 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules Proposals

 


Guys,

 

For the life of me, I can't see why everyone is getting bent out of shape
over the proposed weight limt rule for the lower classes. It opens up the
possibilities for someone wanting to get started in pattern and competing in
the lower classes, IMHO. If someone in the upper classes has a plane that is
at the weight limit, but is unable to repair the plane without it going over
the limit, then it becomes a perfect hand-me-down for someone getting
started. 

 

The fact is that the proposed rule does not exclude any planes that are
already legal. The guys that build light know they should have a better
flying plane than one that is heavier. The only reason I can think of that
people with light planes can get upset with this rule is that someone with a
heavier plane might beat them. 

 

OTOH, how often are models weighed at local contests? I never saw it done in
the years I flew, but that was before the electrics came on the scene. Tell
me, does any CD weigh planes at a local event now? If not, then I am really
confused about weight limit discussions where someone says it is ruining
things to raise the weight limit, when no one is checking it at local
contests anyway. Why all the fuss (one way or the other) about a rule that
no one enforces except at the Nats?

 

I really don't have a dog in this hunt. I'm just confused about all the
strongly worded comments going back and forth. This, IMHO, does more to turn
people off from pattern than any rule change proposal.

 

Bob R.



 

 

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