[NSRCA-dist1] Rules Proposals

[Scott Smith]

Easy John, it's too freaking cold to fly our toys so we're trying to have a
discussion to pass the time! :)
 On Jan 7, 2015 10:28 AM, "John Pavlick" <jpavlick26 at att.net> wrote:

>  When they allow traction control and anti-lock brakes in a Grand
> National Stock Car (or when  Hell Freezes over) you guys can have
> telemetry. Until then just fly the freaking toy airplane. J
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> Personally I think snap-roll buttons should be illegal too. But that’s
> just me.
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> John Pavlick
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> *From:* NSRCA-dist1 [mailto:nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On
> Behalf Of *DaveL322 via NSRCA-dist1
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2015 10:10 AM
> *To:* Scott Smith; CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT; 'Dana
> Beaton'
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist1] Rules Proposals
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> Would it be OK for a pilot to use a variometer that indicates anytime the
> plane is climbing or diving?  Or feedback on groundspeed?
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> I would say absolutely no.  In terms of the big picture, I think it is
> hard to predict exactly how telemetry could be used to provide a
> competitive advantage,  but the nature of competition will find a way to
> use telemetry for an advantage,  and then the cost and the complexity of
> the event is raised.  Allowing any form of telemetry, aside from safety
> (ie, low voltage warnings), forces decisions on what may or may not
> constitute a competitive advantage.  IMO, the right answer is none....save
> safety specific telemetry.
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> Regards,
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> Dave
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> -------- Original message --------
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> From: Scott Smith via NSRCA-dist1 <nsrca-dist1 at lists.nsrca.org>
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> Date:01/07/2015 7:25 AM (GMT-05:00)
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> To: 'Dana Beaton' <danamaenia at me.com>, "'CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY,
> PA, RI, VT'" <nsrca-dist1 at lists.nsrca.org>
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> Cc:
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> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist1] Rules Proposals
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> Hi Dana and all,
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> I'm <a little> surprised there's been no chatter on this.  Can anyone tell
> when it is okay to plug in the batteries?
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> *For electric powered models, the electric power circuit(s) must not be
> physically connected, before the starting time is begun or the aircraft is
> preparing to be taken out to the runway for the flight and must be
> physically disconnected immediately after removal of the aircraft from the
> landing area.*
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> On telemetry, for those that have it, is there truly a competitive
> advantage?
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> I don't see anything wrong with the transmitter telling you what you can
> already see.  Even if you had altitude readouts during a loop, trying to
> match the entry by listening to readouts will probably result in some
> pretty ugly geometry.  Ok, double stall turn maybe I can see an advantage
> in clear skies with no backdrop.  But if your caller can offer hints “…3,
> 2, 1, now!”, why can't the transmitter?
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> I think feedback may even be a disadvantage as you'd be too busy
> processing that data instead of concentrating on the next maneuver.  I
> imagine it would be difficult to stay ahead of the aircraft and
> listen/respond to telemetry.  Caller: "right rudder....no, your other
> right!"
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> I would have a problem if the transmitter or onboard system initiated a
> corrective action; that obviously shouldn't happen.
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> Flame suit on!  Let's hear your thoughts.  Thinking about getting a Jeti
> Duplex for next season so I can experience it first-hand.
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> Scott
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NSRCA-dist1 [mailto:nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf
> Of Dana Beaton via NSRCA-dist1
> Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:09 AM
> To: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
> Subject: [NSRCA-dist1] Rules Proposals
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> Happy New Year D1!
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> I suppose it is a bit dicey reading the NSRCA rules change proposals on
> New Years Day with a tasty Bloody Mary in hand, but hey, our house guest is
> still asleep and the new K-factor is out LOL!  I don’t see anything
> objectionable in the proposals and like most of what I see after a quick
> read:  Of course, I may see it differently on another day and/or after
> hearing what fellow D1 members think.  Thoughts?  Cheers!
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