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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Keith,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>There are many differing opinions on
the topic...Here is mine...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>>>recruiting new members, growing
pattern</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If you look at the survey on
RC Universe, I believe it confirm what some already knew. Participation is
lacking because of local interest as the # 1 hitter...So, ask why is pattern not
popular...One conclusion could be made that, to be competitive, you need a good
plane with good equipment. This cost much more than an average sport flyer
wishes to put out.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>There are some that say IMAC
don't seem to have this problem. I'm not an IMAC'r, but I believe they are doing
a great job in marketing there sport to the average sport flyer.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Flying fields may get to
be an issue with larger planes. Some fields may start to limit size that we fly
contest at. If this happens it would be a direct hit on local interest. I am
about 150 miles to the closest contest over the last couple years. Hopefully
this next year can be different. This has been part of the reason I have not
been attending contest. Family Time Vs Contest Time. The closest Pattern fliers
to my area is 2 or 3 hours away. By nature, I'm a very competitive person. Golf
was very frustrating to me and I couldn't get my scores below 90. I sold
everything and vowed to never to play golf again....I forgot to
mention that my score is for 9 holes <VBG>...Ever try to teach yourself
something you don't know, and then try to set up a plane to fly well which you
don't have that level of experience...It's taken two years to learn what I have.
Mostly from this discussion group.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>>>advancing designs and
technology</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The material that we see in
pattern today are very light weight material and perhaps stronger. Engines are
bigger and lighter with more HP. Titanium Push Rods, CF push rods, CF/ Kevlar
Kits Vs Fiberglass. How many of those technologies would have made it in pattern
if Size and Weight was not a limiting factor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I work in the Electronics
Industry and manage very cutting edge products that push the limits of
manufacturing. This leads to new ways of manufacturing. I managed a program a
couple of years ago where we put a .018 inch cube electronic device on a .008
inch PCB board at over 100K assemblies per month. This would not have been
necessary if the size of the product was increased. Comparing size and
performance of electronics could be compared to advancing technology in Pattern
Plane design. We would not be where we are today if cost and space was not a
concern for electronic consumers. Everyone would have a PC the size of a closet
and working on a 286 Turbo w/ EGA. Very high power for the consumer in the
mid-late 80's.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>So, if we have gone as far as
we can in advancing technologies with Pattern Design and Performance. I would
agree to change the limit, -but not remove it-. I just don't think we are at
that point.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Again, Twisted perception
from a twisted mind.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>Larry</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=tkeithb@attbi.com href="mailto:tkeithb@attbi.com">Keith Black</A>
</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, November 10, 2002 12:14
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Weight Limit</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Larry,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Honestly I haven't decided which side of this
issue I'm on. Could you explain why you think increasing the weight limit
would negatively effect the goal of recruiting new members, growing pattern
and advancing designs and technology? I don't see the
correlation.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Keith</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>