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<DIV><SPAN class=350431003-14052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Larry,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=350431003-14052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> Welcome! In reality, an overweight plane is not an "advantage".
You're not cheating even though the rules say the plane must weigh no more than
5Kg. You're only making your job harder. It would be in your best interest to
try and lighten it up somehow, but in the meantime don't worry. We don't usually
weigh planes at local contests. If you're flying in Sportsman then you have
nothing at all to worry about. Go to a contest with the plane exactly the way it
is now. When you're there, talk to some guys about weight saving tips. You
will learn a lot. That's what this is all about. You're 11 oz. overweight.
That's pretty severe but I bet you could shave a lot of it off if you
tried. What batteries are you using? I took 6 oz. off of my Focus
(glow powered) with some very easy mods.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>John Pavlick<BR><A href="http://www.idseng.com"
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color=#0000ff>B<SPAN class=350431003-14052006>TW - What contest are you going to
later this month?</SPAN></FONT></FONT> </FONT> </P> </SPAN></DIV>
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class=350431003-14052006> </SPAN>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>Larry<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:34 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] weight
limits for electrics?<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am brand new to NSRCA and pattern flying in
general. I am planning to attend my first ever event later this
month.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I noticed in the rules that the weight limit is
5Kg <EM><U>without fuel.</U></EM></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>How does this apply as far as electric powered
planes are concerned? Are the batteries considered the fuel?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am asking because my plane is a Quest 90 G2
converted to electric power and it weighs 4.04 Kg "dry" (no batteries)
but it weighs 5.33 Kg fully "fueled" with batteries installed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have asked about this on RC Groups and been
told not to worry, no one weighs planes except at the NATS.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Has there been any official word on this? I don't
want to feel like I'm cheating in a contest or "getting away" with
something.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Larry</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>