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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I like the concept- but is spread spectrum ready
for contest "prime time"?</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=lightfoot@sc.rr.com href="mailto:lightfoot@sc.rr.com">Jay
Marshall</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, February 26, 2006 6:52
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] mini
Brio</DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>The mini -Brio got me thinking about a new format. One of the
problems with our setup at present is the cost of new entry and therefore the
lack of new participants. Planes like the mini-Brio could help this. So far
the discussion list has talked about limiting motor size, battery capacity,
etc. These are impossible to monitor and would just start a new $$ race for
the latest & greatest. I propose we do something like sailing, a one-class
competition. Each year we could designate a model and associated equipment as
that years contender. Limit the size <SPAN class=359494812-26022006>(1m
?) </SPAN>and weight for selection. Everyone flys the same gear except new
(novice) contestants who could also fly last year's. Have just two classes,
novice (Sportsman & Intermediate) and expert (all else). Use spread
spectrum for easy management, more flying lines, and low cost.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>Advantages</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>1. Much lower cost</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>2. New entrants could buy form a large pool of used
equipment</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>3. Mfg's may give us a discount because of the large number of
possible orders</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>4. The fun is in the flying, not the equipment</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2></FONT> </P><FONT face="Kristen ITC">
<P>Jay Marshall</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial
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