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<DIV>Another option is to simply leave the weight as stated in today's
rules. I switched to electric several years ago after over 50 years of
using glow engines and while I have to work a bit to ensure a 2 meter model
comes in at or under 5 kg, I guarantee that both my electric Partner and my
electric Symphony will be legal when ready to fly. Manufacturers of ARFs,
ARCs and full kits who can't produce competitive airframes which can be
built IAW the rules won't sell their products to the pattern community....simple
as that. Perhaps rather than chasing issues of weight, size and/or power,
we should wait and see what the FAI will propose and then decide how to adjust
the AMA rule book. Just my $.02.</DIV>
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<DIV>Mike Moritko</DIV>
<DIV>NSRCA 35</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>