[NSRCA-discussion] Matt Finley ( Food for Thought )

[Anthony Romano]

Hi Matt,


The fact that you feel the Vanquish is a very competitive plane in Master and FAI P is a testament to the fact that the those sequences are not very aircraft intensive. The Vanquish while very capable is close to a 10 year old design. The FAI finals sequence is intended for team trials and World Championship events even though in the US we frequently fly it at local contests. So what other motorized sport can you compete at the World Championship level with 10 year old equipment?


Anthony


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I am going to bring up something that has been bouncing around in my head for a while now.... I think this point personally holds a lot of merit, but I do feel that there will be a lot of disagreement out there as well. I am curious what everyone thinks on this matter......


One thing that has came to my mind is the sequence committee should maybe think about designing the sequences around the more " Economical/Readily " available Pattern Kits like BJ Craft or Extreme Flight...... I am a firm believer that there are quite a few people that stay in their current classes due to limitations that the sequences place on the more lower cost birds. For example.... I fly a 2-Meter Vanquish, witch is a very competitive plane, but only through Masters and FAI-P due to it's lesser side area compared to a lot of the newer high dollar planes. This season I flew it through the F pattern very " Ugly " , and I had to fight it quite a lot in order to look even somewhat respectable in some maneuvers. In saying this, due to the current progression, I will probably continue to fly Masters for the foreseeable future, until I am fortunate enough to merry a lawyer or Dr.....


Now on the other side of the argument, YES sequences do change, and they do get more difficult, however it should not be a determining factor in witch the pilot is limited to move up due to the huge price variant.


Just my two pennies........


Matthew E. Finley
QCI - Technology Assistant
614-557-3846 Mobile
mfinley at qcillc.com

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