[NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A

Fri Nov 11 09:13:36 AKST 2016

Maybe I'm misunderstanding something here, but rather than going easy on a 12s setup, won't we just find a way to run the crap out of it (bigger props, for example) to power bigger, more expensive airplanes if that gives a competitive advantage? 
Scott 

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From: "Larry Diamond via NSRCA-discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
To: "Mark Hunt" <flyintexanmark at gmail.com>, "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>, "Ron Hansen" <rcpilot at wowway.com> 
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2016 12:17:45 PM 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A 

I don't think the issue is about what's required. I read it as the exploitation of a 12s rule that will result in design changes and drive cost higher as the hunt continues to gain a competitive advantage . 

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From: Mark Hunt via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
Date: 11/11/16 10:51 AM (GMT-06:00) 
To: Ron Hansen <rcpilot at wowway.com>, General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A 

I'm not understanding what significant design changes would be required to the airframe to take advantage of this change? 

On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 6:45 AM, Ron Hansen via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org > wrote: 

I don’t understand how this rule change won’t affect the AMA classes. Most planes are designed to satisfy FAI not masters. So all future planes designed would be around 12S rather than 10S making the plane selection for AMA even smaller. This could also result in longer more complicated sequences. Bad idea unless we are going to make the same change for AMA classes. 

Ron 

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Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 1:51 PM 
To: Jeff and Claire; General pattern discussion 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A 

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 < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org > 
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 

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..." 

Jeff Worsham 

From: NSRCA-discussion [ mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org ] On Behalf Of Bill 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 

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. 

Bill 

From: Andrew Jesky via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org > 
To: Keith Hoard < klhoard at outlook.com >; General pattern discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org > 
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:10 PM 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12S for F3A 

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. 

Andrew 

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On Nov 10, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Keith Hoard via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org > wrote: 

I think it takes more than 12S to do that, Chuck . . . 

-Keith Hoard 

- klhoard at outlook.com 

. .. [snip].. . . Kv is easily adjusted by changing the wind. 

Chuck 

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