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<DIV>Jason,</DIV>
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<DIV>I think the old rule mentioned "pitch break". I think we get confused with the change. This is very good discussion.</DIV>
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<DIV class=signature id=signature>--<BR>Vicente "Vince" Bortone</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=420011816-16062008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Jon,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=420011816-16062008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>I don't see where it says pitch break? Rudder first will show attitude break and separation from the flight path. So if one uses rudder and elevator first this is also correct.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Regards,<BR>Jason<BR>www.jasonshulman.com<BR>www.shulmanaviation.com<BR>www.composite-arf.com</FONT> </P>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Jon Lowe<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 16, 2008 12:11 PM<BR><B>To:</B> nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Snap entry in FAI<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>I suggest people re-read the definition ofsnap-rolls from the FAI sporting code. I did a few minutes ago. Here it is:<BR><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV align=left>"5B.7.5. </FONT><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>SNAP-ROLLS</DIV></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV align=left>A snap-roll (or flick roll/rudder roll) is a rapid autorotative roll where the model aircraft is in a stalled</DIV>
<DIV align=left>attitude, with a continuous high angle of attack</DIV>
<DIV align=left>Snap-rolls have the same judging criteria as axial rolls as far as start and stop of the rotation, and</DIV>
<DIV align=left>constant flight path through the manoeuvre is concerned.</DIV>
<DIV align=left>At the start of a snap-roll, the fuselage attitude must show a definite break and separation from the</DIV>
<DIV align=left>flight path, before the rotation is started, since the model aircraft is supposed to be in a stalled</DIV>
<DIV align=left>condition throughout the manoeuvre, If the stall/break does not occur and the model aircraft barrelrolls</DIV>
<DIV align=left>around, the manoeuvre must be severely downgraded (more than 5 points). Similarly, axial</DIV>
<DIV align=left>rolls disguised as snap-rolls must be severely downgraded (more than 5 points).</DIV>
<DIV align=left>Snap-rolls can be flown both positive and negative, and the same criteria apply. The attitude</DIV>
<DIV align=left>(positive or negative) is at the competitor’s discretion. If the model aircraft returns to an unstalled</DIV>
<DIV align=left>condition during the snap-roll, the manoeuvre is severely downgraded using the 1 point/15 degree</DIV>
<DIV align=left>rule."<BR></DIV></FONT><BR>Note that "the fuselage attitude must show a definite break and separation from the flight path, before the rotation is started..." That means that simultaneous pitch and rotation is specifically NOT permitted. I would interpret it as meaning that pitch and yaw could theoretically happen simultaneously, as long as no roll is involved. Sorry Matt, the rules as written do NOT allow actuation in all three axes simultaneously. The rule also states that a constant flight path has to be maintained.<BR><BR>Let's face it, the only way to prevent severe downgrading from EVERY judge, not just some judges, is to have a pitch break first. Takes any question away.<BR><BR>
<DIV style="CLEAR: both">Jon Lowe</DIV><BR><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: rcmaster199@aol.com<BR>To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR>Sent: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:46 am<BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Snap entry in FAI<BR><BR>
<DIV id=AOLMsgPart_0_f4e18038-9d63-45d9-87c7-a93410402f63 style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; MARGIN: 0px; COLOR: #000; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff">A "Flick" and a "Snap" roll are the same roll in full scale aerobatics parlance and reference material. <BR> <BR>Do these mean the same thing in model aerobatics? In my view, they do <BR> <BR>The latest FAI regs allow actuation of the three main axes simultaneously...that is, the regs don't specifically differentiate "Pitch Break" from other deviations. I don't think they specifically require that the model must rotate about it's flight path either, I don't believe (.....plane must rotate in a conical fashion about the fight axis....). The model would probably present the best if that's done, so pilots may want to consider that when executing the maneuver. <BR> <BR>In my take, a rapid Pitch is desired to preload the wing. Contrary to popular belief, both panels dot not
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to stall for a snap to occur. Quite the opposite. Upon rudder deflection, the port panel will practically stall (lift much much less than the other panel) but the starboard panel must be lifting to create the autorotation. If both panels stall, the model will fall out of the sky for a distance and a snap would not occur at the correct moment in time <BR> <BR>MattK <BR> <BR>-----Original Message----- <BR>From: Woodward, Jim (US SSA) <<A href="mailto:jim.woodward@baesystems.com">jim.woodward@baesystems.com</A>> <BR>To: General pattern discussion <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>> <BR>Sent: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 8:47 am <BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Snap entry in FAI <BR> <BR>Guys, <BR> <BR>I thought the FAI changes explicitly allowed flick rolls? The rule <BR>reads, "... fuselage attitude must show a definite break and separation <BR>from the
flight
path." <BR> <BR>It does not say, "MUST SHOW PITCH BREAK." Please DO NOT ERROUNIOUSLY <BR>APPLY A PASS/FAIL MAJOR DEDUCTION initial assessment to the snap roll. <BR>Watch the whole maneuver then render your score. <BR> <BR>A break and separation from the flight path simply means that the nose <BR>and tail of the plane must rotate in a conical fashion about the fight <BR>axis. Yaw, roll, and pitch can all break at the same moment if that is <BR>how the pilot does it. <BR> <BR>Hey :) some really handsome smart guy wrote some stuff at this link <BR>below about snap rolls to help clarify how they are done in IMAC. <BR> <BR><A href="http://www.mini-iac.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=77" target=_blank>http://www.mini-iac.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=77</A> <BR> <BR>thanks, <BR>Jim <BR> <BR> <BR>_______________________________________________ <BR>NSRCA-discussion mailing list&nbs
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