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<DIV><FONT size=2>I would like to see the one design rule... if the design can
be met at reasonable cost. MY comments about what happened with Quickie
500 were to point out that one design does not imply that people won't go to the
expense to make that design with exotic materials (when wood will work) in
persuit of every advantage possible.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>An example of what might be seen:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> (using a four Star 60 as the
design...)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Sportsman level... the one-desing models would probably all be
the wood (economy) version with supplied control hardware. OS .61 FX would
be popular.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Intermediate level you'd see some people replacing the alumnum
landing gear with fiberglass of CF to save weight... the pushrods get replaced
to get rid of the thermal expansion issue. OS .91 FS-II</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Advanced would not be getting the ARF any more... they'd get
the kit so they could lighten ribs, take out some dihedral.. Some fuselage
structure enhancement with Kevlar TOW or CF strips... YS
110</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Masters would replace the lite ply with a CF and foam
composite when building the fuselage to save weight and make the structure more
rigid. YS 140</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The planes woould all look the same (except the engine
sticking out and prop size) meeting the one design limit (Four Star 60.. span
and shapes) But to meet the rules and gain every advantage possible
the higher level competitors would push every limit to the max.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>If you picked the Sig King Kobra as the one design... I'd
expect stock kits at Sportsman and planes with no original parts out of the kit
box at Masters. And I wouldn't see anything wrong with that.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I WOULD see it as being wrong to specify a model that required
the flyer to buy a $2000 composite airframe kit plus a $500 engine to try
Sportsman....</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>**************</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Taking the Pylon analogy a bit further...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Pylon racers don't seem to ever get bored with turning
left.... They only change the course for safety of the pylon judges
because the cages needed to protect the judge at one of the pylons in a 3-pole
course were proven to not be able to stop a model. (by a model smashing
through a cage) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>They DON'T change the tasks in other contest events to prevent
boredom.... Only in Aerobatics do the task lists change on any kind of regular
basis.</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=drykert2@rochester.rr.com href="mailto:drykert2@rochester.rr.com">Del
K. Rykert</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, January 05, 2007 10:13
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] bored... ?
WHY.? I don't understand..</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Can someone help me understand the mind set that
in the past has driven the NSRCA to change the schedules because of the "I'm
Bored" complaint? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have been flying pattern for 30 years and have
never attained I am bored feeling in any classes I have flown. From Novice to
Masters and even FAI. Never did I get to a point of feeling bored. Does
one become so proficient at the maneuvers they know how to handle every
weather variable and every mechanical issue of trimming that leads to the
boredom? I never have been there and done that. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Maybe those that do become bored change homes and
cars every couple of years because of their character. If that is the case is
that helping our hurting the NSRCA? I find that many enjoy some sensible
stability and not have to resort to I haven't flown the new sequences yet so
can't attend this contest. I can't count how many times I have heard
this statement and it does hurt contest attendance. If the leaders truly want
to encourage and foster growth then this mind set has to change. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As I previously stated, stop driving away
the casual competitor and cater to the sportsmen, intermediate, and advanced
classes and not let the train be directed by the mind set of the Masters and
FAI flyers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When I suggested a reduced fee for NSRCA members
at local contest it was erroneously assumed by me that the C.D. or contest
manager would re-structure the fees so the same amount of funds would be
generated to create a price break for those that support. Majority of C.D. and
contest Managers are NSRCA members so not all but many could set the example
if they chose to. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some mention a one class design like that is a
bad thing. A couple of my friends left the pattern scene after trying to
promote the one design concept as they saw the immense disparity that existed
and didn't want to participate in such a biased event anymore.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Glad to see some are thinking outside the box and
willing to explore some serious options to help address the issues facing the
NSRCA.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
Del
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nsrca - 473</FONT></DIV>
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