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<P>Thanks Marty, I think that clarifies all my questions. In conclusion, F3A could go easily over 5 Kg. limit in the future if approved. </P>
<P>Vicente</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">-------------- Original message -------------- <BR><BR>> --On Monday, July 12, 2004 1:50 PM +0000 vicenterc@comcast.net wrote: <BR>> <BR>> > I was trying to infer "looks like to be able to compete or break records with <BR>> > model airplanes the weight limit has to be below 5 kg. or 11 pounds". <BR>> > Is this the only agreement between FAI and AMA? <BR>> <BR>> No. For example, the FAI sets the 2-meter box for F3A (pattern) competition. <BR>> <BR>> > There is another interpretation that I think is for insurance. <BR>> > The model can no be more than 55 lbs. to be able to get insurance. <BR>> <BR>> This corresponds to the FIA limit of 25 kg "unless otherwise specified." <BR>> <BR>> > However, we can not use a model that is more than 11 lbs to compete <BR>> > or break records. <BR>> <BR>> Right. Open records have one rule (wet); F3a has a different rule (dry). <BR>> <BR>> > ... The question now is: What is the limit <BR>> > for AMA scale models? <BR>> <BR>> 55 lb. unless a special waiver is granted (with inspections) for a <BR>> heavier model. I think the limit for the waiver is 70 lb. <BR>> <BR>> > What about FAI scale? <BR>> <BR>> It falls under the 25 kg rule. Class F4C. <BR>> <BR>> > What about other events like racing? <BR>> <BR>> That's Section 4, Volume F3D. Short answer: <BR>> 2.2 kg to 3.0 kg (minimum to maximum). They've <BR>> got lots of other rules to cope with, too. <BR>> <BR>> Marty #2359 <BR>> ===================================== <BR>> # To be removed from this list, go to http://www.nsrca.org/discussionA.htm <BR>> and follow the instructions. <BR>> </BLOCKQUOTE></body></html>