[NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry

[Michael DiGennaro]

 In my humble opinion,

 The danger in allowing this type of an "arms race" is two fold, the
spiraling cost witch can be prohibitive and also detrimental affect it may
have on NSRCA to attract new folks to pattern.  Electronic complexity could
also be a source for equipment malfunction and failure. This brings us to
the "Spend more" to "Get more" argument and that seems to take us farther
away from the origin and base intent of NSRCA and competitive pattern
flying in general.

  It seems to me the main attraction to pilots is not to gain a big
advantage because any advantage would be easily muted because everyone has
access to the same equipment. It seems more so to a fascination with the
technology and the "tinker" impulse we all seem to have. If folks really
feel to need to add this technology to the game I say OK, that's fine, but
it must be in a completely separate and easily identifiable category of
airplane and classification,  ie. unlimited. This would be a place for
those wishing to play with the tech and pit their ability to program little
black boxes against each other. That sounds like to fun to me!

Em I crazy, or does this sound logical? The clown that lives under my bed
say so, LOL

On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 7:35 AM, Scott Smith via NSRCA-dist1 <
nsrca-dist1 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> Completely agree, we don't want the pilot having a different view point
> than that the judges, or vice-versa.  That could easily be regulated and
> enforced.  Without that explicitly called out, one could argue FPV is
> needed for safety purposes due to failing eye sight!
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> Although that would be an interesting new event....do you think a pilot
> would be able stand through an entire sequence or would vertigo get the
> better of them?
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> *From:* Dave Lockhart [mailto:DaveL322 at comcast.net]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 7, 2015 8:08 PM
> *To:* 'Scott Smith'; 'CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT';
> learn2turn at yahoo.com
> *Subject:* RE: [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry
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> Is FPV telemetry?  How about a HUD showing the flight path of the plane
> overlayed on a geometric box?  With incremental displays of each maneuver?
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> No telemetry...other than for specific safety purposes.
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> Regards,
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> Dave
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> *From:* NSRCA-dist1 [mailto:nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *Scott Smith via
> NSRCA-dist1
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2015 5:58 PM
> *To:* learn2turn at yahoo.com; 'CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT'
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry
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> I hear what you're trying to say but don't we labor over color schemes
> (well, not me) to provide info on attitude?  Don't we listen intently to
> the prop noise to get clues on airspeed?  And callers whispering hints?
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> I think the intent is the pilot fly the airplane.  Anything that
> introduces an automatic correction to a control based on onboard sensors
> (gyros, autopilots, GPS, altimeter, maybe timers, whatever) is what should
> be illegal.
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> I say give the pilot as much data as they can process...as long as only they
> process it.  Telemetry is cheap and becoming standard fare, let's embrace
> it!
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> Ken,
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>
> I had a crazy year last year.  Both son's each bought a house, a new
> granddaughter, my youngest graduated high school and went off to
> college...I'm lucky to have survived!  So I didn't get a chance to meet you
> in 2014.  2015 is looking much better for pattern.  I am fortunate to
> represent D1 on the Aerobatics Board so I will be voting on your behalf
> (assuming you're AMA D1).  Admittedly  I am stirring the pot a little to
> get a conversation going so I can hear your opinions.  Thanks for voicing
> yours!
>
>
>
> Scott
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> *From:* NSRCA-dist1 [mailto:nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-dist1-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *learn2turn via
> NSRCA-dist1
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 7, 2015 2:13 PM
> *To:* nsrca-dist1 at lists.nsrca.org
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry
>
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> I'm a newbie by my $0.02 on telemetry is anything that would provide info
> on flight characteristics-- altitude, attitude, airspeed, climb rate,
> g-force, etc. would certainly be against the spirit of flying the plane via
> manual controls based on VLOS POV.  I don't think it should be legal.
>
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> -Ken K.
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Mike DiGennaro (Mike D.)
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