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<DIV>John Pavlick<BR><BR>--- On <B>Fri, 12/11/09, Dave Burton <I><burtona@atmc.net></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid"><BR>From: Dave Burton <burtona@atmc.net><BR>Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes<BR>To: "'General pattern discussion'" <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><BR>Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 4:38 PM<BR><BR>
<DIV class=plainMail>I have submitted a rules proposal to completely eliminate the 11 lb. Weight<BR>limit in AMA pattern classes. (proposal 11-11).<BR>I'd like to see some discussion on the pros and cons of this proposal on the<BR>NSRCA e-mail list and the Pattern forum.<BR><BR>My reasons for submitting the proposal include the following points:<BR><BR>1. There is no competitive advantage to a heavier plane with the 2 meter<BR>size constraint (in fact I'd argue a heavier plane is usually at a<BR>disadvantage and perhaps a minimum weight makes more sense than a maximum)<BR>2. The 2 meter size constraint is sufficient keep the weight of pattern<BR>planes to reasonable limits.<BR>3. The fact that AMA class planes are weighed only at the US Nationals gives<BR>proof that the rule is not now enforced and not needed.<BR>4. The 11 lb. Weight limit drives up the cost of pattern planes through the<BR>necessary use of more expensive high tech materials. (If you
don't believe<BR>"light weight" cost a lot of money ask the people who race sail boats)<BR>5. Removing the weight limit will reduce the manpower and cost associated<BR>with running the Nationals And also perhaps increase participation.<BR><BR>OK, guys, what do you think?<BR>What other "pro" and "con" points?<BR>Dave Burton<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>NSRCA-discussion mailing list<BR><A href="http://us.mc805.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" ymailto="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A><BR><A href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" target=_blank>http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</A><BR></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></td></tr></table>