[NSRCA-discussion] Rules Proposals

[Phil S.]

First, Dave, I haven't seen you at an event is several years -- t'would 
be good to see you again!  Second, I have not seen anyhone doing 
anything forcing pilots to fly electric in pattern.  That is a choice 
each person makes freely.  That said, I, too, have always wondered why 
the weighing parameters are what they are -- without fuel but with 
batteries.  I have never come across a rationale for that difference.  
Anyone out there know why?  The only difference in the two power systems 
I can see is that fuel burns off and the plane gets lighter during a 
flight, but the battery always weighs what it weighs, but I don't see 
why that would matter...

On 3/18/2012 2:06 PM, Dave Burton wrote:
>
> George,
>
> Yours is an interesting post. In an environment where we are all 
> flying the same power systems I think you would be spot on. However, 
> what I'd like to see is a change that accounts for the fact that glow 
> planes must make 5Kg without fuel and electric must make 5Kg with 
> fuel. In order for comparable planes to comply with the weight it's 
> necessary for electric to use more hi-tech and expensive components, 
> lighter less durable building techniques, more expensive and lighter 
> accessories, etc. thus increasing the cost. Almost every glow 2M plane 
> takes off above 5Kg and flies at above 5Kg the entire sequence. I know 
> there are exceptions but I think it's generally true.  I know I could 
> choose to fly glow and not have an issue. However I want the 
> advantages of electric without having to pay a significant cost 
> penalty to do so. Let's fix the inequity of this in the AMA classes.
>
> Dave Burton
>
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