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JOddino wrote:<br>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Ron,</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">It seems to me that IMAC/SCAT pilots have
the same objectives as Pattern pilots. They like nice looking planes that
fly aerobatics well. I feel the rules, namely weight and noise limit the
choices in pattern. There are many kits and ARFs with gas engines that
meet the 2 meter rule but can't meet the weight and noise requirements.
Dick Hansen has suggested classes by size and I like that idea. What do
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The problem we regarding our size and weight restrictions, as well as our
noise limitations, is that they are currently tied to F3A limits. The size
and weight limits we have are the same as F3A, while the AMA classes are
2 db more lenient than F3A. The tie between AMA and F3A size and weight
limitations do not have to be. We can go to 12 lb weight limits and/or 80-85
inch wingspan and length limits anytime we have a proposal to implement them
that passes the R/C Aerobatice contest board. We haven't had a proposal
to implement those changes yet. <br>
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We already have noise problems at local fields (and even at the Nats) from
scale aerobatic airplanes that were/are too noisy and I don't believe that
easing the noise limits is a way we should go. <br>
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I hadn't thought about classes by size. The only negative I can think of
is that it would adversely impact the low-budget pilot when he transitioned
from class to class.<br>
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Ron Van Putte<br>
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<pre wrap="">John, Your obsevations should make everyone stop and think about their own situation. Building and flying model airplanes is a great hobby but like everything else in life there must be a balance with other aspects of your life as you mentioned.
We had a very successful SCAT contest in Camarillo this weekend with about 40 entries. I'd say half the planes were ARFs and I believe ARFs won in every class. I'd sure like to see pattern as healthy but I think it will take some rule changes.
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I'd like to see Pattern be healthy and grow too, but I don't know what
is meant by, "it will take some rule changes". <br>
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Ron Van Putte<br>
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From: "John Ferrell" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
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To: <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org"><discussion@nsrca.org></a>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: Team Trials
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<pre wrap="">Some personal observations:
<!---->If we all flew like the guys at the team trials, we would have to hire people to put on contests. If we did not have ARF's we would lose a lot of flyers. If we did not have guys in business to produce pattern planes, we would lose a lot of flyers. If we all agreed on what airplane/engine was best it would be a one-design program.
The only real constant is change...I believe things are coming along nicely!
There are elements of IMAC/SCAT/SPF & ARF's that have made positive contributions to pattern.
<!---->Some of us come to grips with the fact that we fly pattern for fun and are never really going to become really successful competitors regardless of the rules. At that point we choose to pick the contests that are the most fun, fly in weather that threatens neither health or equipment, with equipment that provides the least frustration.
There are lifestyle factors that come into play as well. A new baby, a grandchild who is willing to share your time, a health problem (yours or your family), an employment situation, an opportunity to fulfill some special dream (think full scale flying). Environment changes: Your local
<!---->field is no longer available and travel time to the field becomes excessive.
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<pre wrap="">We each come to the Pattern World with our own agenda and either adapt to reality or leave. While there are a lot of us who have a strong drive to compete and win, I believe there are more of us who pursue it as the venue for self improvement. Those who must compete and win simply go away when <!---->the trophies stop.
Like I said at the top, just some observations....
I am still having fun!
John Ferrell
6241 Phillippi Rd
Julian NC 27283
Phone: (336)685-9606
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Dixie Competition Products
NSRCA 479 AMA 4190 W8CCW
"My Competition is Not My Enemy"
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