[NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A

[John Gayer]

Chuck,
If it's important to you, write up an Rules Change proposal for the AMA 
rulebook.
No need to wait for the FAI in order for the Contest Board to address this.
John

On 11/10/2016 11:51 AM, cahochhalter via NSRCA-discussion wrote:
> Yes, but we need fai to pass it first, then get ama to approve.
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> From: Jeff and Claire via NSRCA-discussion 
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> Date: 11/10/16 12:38 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: 'Bill Pritchett' <billpritch at yahoo.com>, 'General pattern 
> discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>, 'Andrew Jesky' 
> <andrewjesky at gmail.com>, 'Keith Hoard' <klhoard at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A
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> Looks like there would need to be a rule change to run 12s in an AMA 
> class.  Current rule says "Electrically-powered model aircraft are 
> limited to a maximum of 42.56 volts..."
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> Jeff Worsham
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> Pritchett via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:01 AM
> *To:* Andrew Jesky; Keith Hoard; General pattern discussion; General 
> pattern discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A
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> I think a source of universal pride among the pattern community is the 
> positive ripple effect that development of our gear over the years 
> has provided the entire model aviation community.  This discussion is 
> simply about the continued development of a power system...the 
> evolution of electric power.  I don't think this would have any 
> significant real or implied effect on any AMA class.  On the other 
> hand, those that choose to try something new no doubt will - that's 
> how it's always worked.  How many folks in AMA classes fly YS-185s?  
> That's a choice available to all of us right now.....  Our 10S setup 
> is great and should/will continue to be the standard for a long, long 
> time - yet not a reason to stifle development.
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> Bill
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> *From:*Andrew Jesky via NSRCA-discussion 
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> *To:* Keith Hoard <klhoard at outlook.com <mailto:klhoard at outlook.com>>; 
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> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A
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> By changing the KV to spin the same prop at the same rpm as the 10 
> cell setup there isn't much that changes in the feel. I have hundreds 
> of flights on the 12s setup, and the power output is no different as 
> well as the torque. Heck if anyone wants to try the 12 cell setup and 
> has there model setup for a Q80xs let me know. I'd be more than happy 
> to let you see what you think.
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> Andrew
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> On Nov 10, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Keith Hoard via NSRCA-discussion 
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> I think it takes more than 12S to do that, Chuck . . .
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> -Keith Hoard
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> -klhoard at outlook.com <mailto:klhoard at outlook.com>
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> *. .. [snip].. . .*Kv is easily adjusted by changing the wind.
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> Chuck
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