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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hummmmmm! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Building a modern large 2 meter pattern bird at 9 lbs would
require what kind of high tech materials and technology? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>James
Oddino<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 11, 2009 8:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>That's what I was going to say. Smaller is more
difficult to fly, so why not?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Jim O<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On Dec 11, 2009, at 3:11 PM, Mark Hunt wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Want
to reduce cost....make the maximum weight in AMA 9lbs.</span><span
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:astafford@swtexas.net" title="astafford@swtexas.net">Archie
Stafford</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
title="nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">'General pattern discussion'</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Friday, December 11,
2009 16:30<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Re:
[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Very simple statement. Open your checkbook if this
passes. Big 2 meter bipes will be the norm. YS will come out with a
50CC size engine that blows away other gas or Nitro setups, and much bigger,
more powerful electric setups to remain competitive. People thing this
would reduce the cost, it will do exactly the opposite. You are right
Dave, there is no competitive advantage to a plane of the size we are flying
now being 11 1/2lbs, but be able to build a 13lb bipe with unlimited power and
watch what happens.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span>[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Bill Glaze<br>
<b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Friday, December 11,
2009 5:16 PM<br>
<b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="mailto:jpavlick@idseng.com">jpavlick@idseng.com</a>; General pattern
discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Re:
[NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Yep! I've got a G-62 laying around here that I have no
use for--until now.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Bill<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
title="nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">General pattern discussion</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Friday, December 11,
2009 4:47 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Re:
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<p class=MsoNormal>Excellent! Looks like I can finally build a
gas-powered biplane. LOL<o:p></o:p></p>
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--- On<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>Fri, 12/11/09, Dave
Burton<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><i><<a
href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a>></i></b><span
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From: Dave Burton <<a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a>><br>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Weight limit in AMA classes<br>
To: "'General pattern discussion'" <<a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>><br>
Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 4:38 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>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>
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My reasons for submitting the proposal include the following points:<br>
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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>
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OK, guys, what do you think?<br>
What other "pro" and "con" points?<br>
Dave Burton<br>
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