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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Those that fly FAI (Dr Mike) need to be complaining to the FAI
CIAM chairman about weight and not this forum.&nbsp; We, AMA, have NO repeat NO
control over what FAI does or does not do.&nbsp; We get one vote and since
Chidgey left we seem to have little or no influence.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;We could
choose to not participate in FAI, no world championships, and do our own thing.&nbsp;
I would not be for that approach and I suspect most would not.&nbsp;&nbsp; <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'>Let&#8217;s see.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am on my third year of flying my
BlackMagic VF-3Es and they are as good as the day I got them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unless I crash (been known to do that) they should be around for another 3 or 4
years.&nbsp; <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>Ron
Hansen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:53 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>I agree Mike.&nbsp; I have a hard time believing that the volume of
the planes can get much bigger before they start exploding in the air.&nbsp;
Eliminate the weight limit.&nbsp; If the overseas manufacturers keep making
planes to meet the 11 lb limit so be it.&nbsp; Some manufacturers in the US may
make kits that are better suited for NSRCA and some will not.&nbsp; Either way
the selection increases.&nbsp; I&#8217;m concerned these planes are getting
more and more fragile.&nbsp; This is defeating one of the benefits of going
electric (air frame longevity).</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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color:navy'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b>From:</b> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dr Mike<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:53 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>IMO, the weight limit
restriction has driven up the cost of aircraft and made construction more
difficult for even an accomplished builder.&nbsp; It also creates a potentially
unsafe vessel because of trying to make weight.&nbsp; What is wrong with being
innovative?&nbsp; The weight rule is obsolete and restrictive.&nbsp; The planes
are becoming cookie-cutter, boring, expensive look alikes that have minute
differences.&nbsp; My voice is to make the change.&nbsp; Seems like in all
endeavors those that are the loudest are the ones saying NO CHANGE!!!.&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>My 2 cents.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mike </span><o:p></o:p></p>

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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><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>Atwood,
Mark<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:18 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I actually feel that
you&#8217;re making my point in a way.&nbsp; When we were restricted by engine
displacement the size and weight were not in contention as a limiting factor
(though they were, just that without more power, they didn&#8217;t come into
play).</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The argument at the time of
removing the engine displacement was EXACTLY&nbsp; the one being made today
(only internationally instead of just domestically).&nbsp; Which was that
engine displacement rule was increasing costs because engine manufacturers were
trying to get the last 1% of power out of the existing displacement.&nbsp; Thus
the $300 OS Hanno Special which was an outrageous price for a .61 engine.&nbsp;
YS was doing the same on the 4 stroke side (another dubious rule change to
provide equity between 4 stroke and 2 stroke power plants).&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>So the goal was to allow any
engine&#8230;thus letting the &#8220;average&#8221; guy fly a cheaper, but
larger displacement engine.&nbsp; Did that work?&nbsp; Is anyone successfully
running the ST 2300??&nbsp; Or did we just get bigger planes that require
bigger engines&#8230;up until we hit the size/weight limit and now we get back
to expensive Engines with more expensive CDI units?</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>What I don&#8217;t understand
is that people don&#8217;t think the planes can get any bigger because of the
2m rule.&nbsp; My Arch Nemesis was a FULL 2m airplane in 1997&#8230; at
9lbs.&nbsp;&nbsp; We didn&#8217;t think they could get any bigger then
either.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>All of that said, Contrary to
Tim&#8217;s experience, I do try hard to listen to members of my district. ALL
of them&#8230;NOT just the vocal ones that post prolifically on RCU or this
list.&nbsp; And there are far more in favor of maintaining the weight rule than
eliminating it, or substantially raising it.&nbsp; MOST&#8230;and I do mean
MOST, really don&#8217;t care.&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8220;tell me the rules, and
I&#8217;ll play by them&#8221;.&nbsp;&nbsp; That group, and it&#8217;s by far
the largest group, wants consistency year to year to year.&nbsp; That saves
them the most money as they get a much longer lifespan from their investment.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><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>Dave
Burton<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:49 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I couldn&#8217;t disagree
more.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Two meter rule restricts the
size of pattern planes.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Noise rule restricts the
impact pattern planes have on neighbors.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Both of these are good rules
IMO.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The present &nbsp;weight
limit only drives up the cost and compromises safety.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>It&#8217;s one of the reasons
people are spending $4,000+ on airframes and driving away people who might fly
pattern but aren&#8217;t willing/able to due to the cost.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>From the 1930&#8217;s rules,
&nbsp;we increased the size of planes and engines tremendously and kept a
weight rule the same as when we flew .45 &#8211; 61 glow engines.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Then we weigh electric planes
with fuel, glow planes empty.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Makes no sense!</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Dave Burton</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><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>Atwood,
Mark<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:05 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The challenge here is that
rules of this nature, limiting rules, be it in Pattern, Sailing, Stock car,
whatever, are NOT in place to restrict the average guy, they&#8217;re in place
to restrict the innovator.&nbsp; The guys that push the limit.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In our sport, the
&#8220;average&#8221; guy is stuck pushing the limit because he&#8217;s trying
to copy and follow the innovators.&nbsp; We all want the triple volumetric 2
meter bird because that&#8217;s what Chip/Andrew/Quique and company have pushed
the boundary&#8217;s too.&nbsp; A prophecy still makes weight with nooooo
problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>So the problem is
simple.&nbsp; IF the rules change, it clearly will help the average guy for a
year or two.&nbsp; But then the innovators will once again push the limits
(they wouldn&#8217;t BE limits if no one was pushing) and we would see new
designs that the average guy can&#8217;t easily keep within the rules.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Bipes have not really caught
on because they&#8217;re too difficult to make weight with.&nbsp; Only the very
best builders with very few limits on funding for all the best and lightest
equipment have made them work.&nbsp; Add a pound and that will very likely
change&#8230;to where all the top guys can make them work, which will then push
the average guy to try and make them work.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the end of the day,
all it adds is cost as we obsolete a whole generation of viable aircraft to the
dumpster.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>All one needs to do for
confirmation on that is to review the evolution of aircraft that occurred when
we removed the LAST limiter&#8230;engine displacement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prior to that,
weight was only a secondary limiter because displacement restricted how big of
a plane you could carry around.&nbsp; Once removed, we had 10 years of growing
aircraft and growing engines. &nbsp;All costing more, NOT just because the new
stuff was more expensive&#8230;that&#8217;s just natural inflation and
evolution, but because the lifespan of a model was shorter.&nbsp;&nbsp; Designs
changed SIGNIFICANTLY every year.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Finally, we&#8217;re back to
a semi stable development cycle which has aircraft like the Integral enjoying a
5-6 year run and is still considered competitive even in FAI (I believe
that&#8217;s what Pete Collinson flew in the finals this year).&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>It&#8217;s not that
we&#8217;re not listening&#8230;&nbsp; We&#8217;re simply trying to avoid
mistakes from the past and make as sure as we can that the rule changes
won&#8217;t have disastrous unintended consequences.&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The rule change that is
currently on the ballot provides a sizeable variance for those in the lower
classes to help accommodate aging aircraft (which seem to gain weight
magically), repaired used aircraft, and beginning builders&#8230;.without
changing the goal (and therefore the designers goal) of maintaining a 5KG
weight limit.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ok&#8230;off my
soapbox.&nbsp; Sorry for the diatribe.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>-Mark </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>CB for Dist 3&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></p>

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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><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>Dr Mike<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lance,</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Regarding the CB, I agree
with you that those generalities are anal comments.&nbsp; Most of the guys are
giving freely of their time and we are lucky to have them.&nbsp; On the weight
issue, the 11 pounds is a bit restricting.&nbsp; When that rule was made,
planes had a 60 inch span, were 48 inches long and weighed 7 lbs.&nbsp; now
they are volumetrically double or triple so the wing loading is the same or
lighter.&nbsp; Needs to go up at least a pound or two.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mike </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><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>Patterndude<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:35 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>I have a 10 lb e-symphony, there
are low 10 lb Evo's and both these planes are super rigid an tough. There are e
planes that I'm afraid to touch because of fragility and they cost more too.
Point is, the consumer has choices and don't need to fly a dangerous airframe.
They choose to. Remember the glow Impacts that lost their tail in a snap but
hundreds were sold AFTER this fact was known on this list? &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>As a CB guy I don't like being
generalized against. I ask for input all the time. Even call people and tell
people where my head is at &nbsp;all the time without preaching.&nbsp;<br>
<br>
Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p>

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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><br>
On Aug 18, 2010, at 8:11 PM, Tim Taylor &lt;<a
href="mailto:timsautopro@yahoo.com">timsautopro@yahoo.com</a>&gt; wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>

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  <p class=MsoNormal>We can always ignore it, we've done that for years unless
  you're in the top 3-5 at the Nats.<o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal>In this day and age of&nbsp;instant communication we no
  longer need a Contest Board to decide what we&nbsp;do or not.&nbsp;With all
  due respect to the CB we don't need you guys anymore, we can poll the
  membership directly and set the rules. Far more representative that way.<o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal>The only time I ever tried to talk to a CB member about a
  rules proposal in person I got the old &quot;I know better than you and I'm
  going to do what I want&nbsp;so we don't need to discuss
  it.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;He then refused to even talk about anything at that
  point. Left a very bad taste I tell you.<o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>Tim<br>
  --- On <b>Wed, 8/18/10, Dave Burton <i>&lt;<a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a>&gt;</i></b>
  wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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  margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>
  <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>
  From: Dave Burton &lt;<a href="mailto:burtona@atmc.net">burtona@atmc.net</a>&gt;<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  To: &quot;'General pattern discussion'&quot; &lt;<a
  href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>&gt;<br>
  Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:53 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal>The rules proposal to eliminate the weight limit didn't
  make the first CB<br>
  vote. Too bad IMO!<br>
  Dave<br>
  <br>
  -----Original Message-----<br>
  From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
  [mailto:<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>]
  On Behalf Of Ron Hansen<br>
  Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:35 PM<br>
  To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  <br>
  I'm concerned that these new electric only planes that are designed to make<br>
  weight won't hold up to the normal wear and tear of an average intermediate<br>
  or advanced pilot or flying off of a rough grass runway.&nbsp; Is this a
  valid<br>
  concern?&nbsp; I think so but maybe I'm over reacting.&nbsp; That is why I'm
  in favor<br>
  of eliminating the weight limit altogether.&nbsp; The proposal to slightly
  raise<br>
  the weight limit won't allow someone to fly an electric Focus II for<br>
  example.<br>
  <br>
  -----Original Message-----<br>
  From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
  [mailto:<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>]
  On Behalf Of J N Hiller<br>
  Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 2:17 PM<br>
  To: General pattern discussion<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  <br>
  I've been following this with interest. E-power is looking better all the<br>
  time and I probably will make the change. I like to build prefer a wood<br>
  airplane. About how much total weight is in a suitable E-power system or<br>
  empty airframe ready for radio etc? Any numbers readily available would be<br>
  helpful in understanding the distribution of weight.<br>
  Thanks<br>
  Jim Hiller<br>
  <br>
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  From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
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  Behalf Of Dave<br>
  Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:02 AM<br>
  To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  <br>
  And to recall.....that is the Spark with custom wings and stabs, which saves<br>
  substantial weight?&nbsp; There are very few unmodified kits available that
  are<br>
  RTF electric at 10.25.&nbsp; There are some airframe examples for which glow
  /<br>
  electric are similar weight, but that is not the norm - not yet anyway - my<br>
  opinion.<br>
  <br>
  My electric Bravo was 10 lbs even at the 2009 NATs (only 4 oz more than the<br>
  Vivat I flew in 2005) and I would be scared of the structure if it were any<br>
  lighter.&nbsp; Of course it could be lighter still IF I went from 5000 to 4350<br>
  lipos (~6 oz) and ditched the dual RX batts and Vregs (~2 oz) and used<br>
  lighter ESC and wiring (~ 2 oz).<br>
  <br>
  Point being....even tho 10 lb electrics are possible, and becoming more<br>
  common, it is still pretty easy to build electrics at 11+ lbs without<br>
  careful planning and attention to detail.&nbsp; I think it will become a<br>
  non-issue soon enough.....even in Europe and Asia electrics are coming on<br>
  strong.....so the glow kits will become increasingly scarce.<br>
  <br>
  Regards,<br>
  <br>
  Dave<br>
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  On Behalf Of Atwood, Mark<br>
  Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:06 AM<br>
  To: General pattern discussion<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  <br>
  I would argue that you can't &quot;disregard&quot; the airframe given that an
  all<br>
  electric airframe is much lighter.<br>
  <br>
  My answer to the question?&nbsp; There is almost no difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm
  flying a<br>
  full 2M plane that weighs 10lbs 4oz with light batteries, 10lbs, 8oz with<br>
  very heavy batteries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My two Black Magics with glow weighed
  10lbs 6oz and<br>
  10lbs 8oz RTF minus CDI (add approx 4oz for that).<br>
  <br>
  I believe we're just now seeing full electric designs that are optimized for<br>
  weight and are coming in light.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to that, many of the
  designs still<br>
  had unnecessary structure as a legacy from Glow.&nbsp; I'm pretty sure that<br>
  evolution is not complete yet either.<br>
  <br>
  <br>
  <br>
  Mark Atwood<br>
  Paragon Consulting, Inc.&nbsp; |&nbsp; President<br>
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  On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte<br>
  Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:58 AM<br>
  To: General pattern discussion<br>
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  <br>
  Tough question.&nbsp; Will you insist on using 30C lipos, when 20C lipos<br>
  are much lighter?&nbsp; Do you plan on using a particular motor?&nbsp; Motor<br>
  weights vary substantially.&nbsp; Some ESCs are a lot heavier than others.<br>
  <br>
  My guess would be that the weight difference between a complete<br>
  electric-power system and a complete glow-power system, disregarding<br>
  the airplane, would be 10-16 ounces.<br>
  <br>
  Ron<br>
  <br>
  On Aug 17, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Dr Mike wrote:<br>
  <br>
  &gt; Ok so I am going to ask the question again... in your estimation<br>
  &gt; what is the<br>
  &gt; difference in weight between the complete electric power system and<br>
  &gt; the<br>
  &gt; complete glow system-disregarding the airplane?<br>
  &gt; Mike<br>
  &gt;<br>
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  On Behalf Of Ron<br>
  &gt; Van Putte<br>
  &gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:30 AM<br>
  &gt; To: General pattern discussion<br>
  &gt; Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  &gt;<br>
  &gt; Dave WAS trying to show the difference between glow and electric.<br>
  &gt;<br>
  &gt; Generally, airplanes that started out as glow-powered are heavier<br>
  &gt; than one for electric power, because of the vibration.&nbsp; The<br>
  &gt; difference between the two packages gets complicated.&nbsp; For glow,
  you<br>
  &gt; include spinner, prop, engine, motor mount, ignition system, fuel<br>
  &gt; tubing (and fittings), fuel tank and anything else which is<br>
  &gt; exclusively for glow.&nbsp; For electric, you include spinner, prop,<br>
  &gt; motor, motor mount, ESC, wiring, lipo batteries and anything else<br>
  &gt; which is exclusively for electric.&nbsp; When you add it up, the weight<br>
  &gt; differences can be pretty dramatic.&nbsp; If you don't carefully select<br>
  &gt; all the components, you can easily add an unneeded 4 ounces to an<br>
  &gt; electric-powered airplane.<br>
  &gt;<br>
  &gt; Ron<br>
  &gt;<br>
  &gt; On Aug 17, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Dr Mike wrote:<br>
  &gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Thanks Dave, I am referring only to the power packages,not the<br>
  &gt;&gt; planes. Those are what I am looking for, the difference between<br>
  &gt;&gt; glow and electric.<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Mike<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>
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  On Behalf Of Dave<br>
  &gt;&gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 7:41 AM<br>
  &gt;&gt; To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>
  &gt;&gt; Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; 12 oz +/-4 oz.<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Exact number depends on a bunch of things -<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; - on the electric side, which motor, motor mounting, ESC, lipo, RX<br>
  &gt;&gt; power system?<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; - was the plane originally built lighter for electric, or with more<br>
  &gt;&gt; beef for glow?<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; - CDI / non CDI, type of mount, and what type of ignition and RX<br>
  &gt;&gt; power?<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; I can tell you that a number of Prestige planes have been built<br>
  &gt;&gt; with various glow and electric power plants.&nbsp; For the most
  part,<br>
  &gt;&gt; the glow airframes are +4 oz to start with (the added beef for glow<br>
  &gt;&gt; vibration).&nbsp; Most of the glow setups ended up at 9.5 lbs, +/- 4<br>
  &gt;&gt; oz.&nbsp; Most of the electrics ended up at 10.25 lbs, +/- 4 oz.<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Regards,<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Dave<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
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  On Behalf Of Dr Mike<br>
  &gt;&gt; Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:33 AM<br>
  &gt;&gt; To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>
  &gt;&gt; Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] weight difference<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Could someone tell me the difference in weight between say a YS 1.7<br>
  &gt;&gt; with muffler/tank,etc vs electric?<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Thanks<br>
  &gt;&gt;<br>
  &gt;&gt; Mike<br>
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