FW: [freeflightml] Re: Novice Indoor Event

From: Don DeLoach <ddeloach_at_comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:22:53 -0700

Feedback on A-6

 

Don D

 

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Subject: RE: [freeflightml] Re: Novice Indoor Event

 

  

Why would they be rendered obsolete? Could one not compete with a light
model by adding ballast? And once it is at minimum weight, who cares what
it is covered with?

Thayer

> Bob
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> I hear you loud and clear. This might be too much revolution (vs.
> evolution) however. And it would obsolete hundreds of A-6s.
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> A tough decision.
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> Don
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> Subject: [freeflightml] Re: Novice Indoor Event
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> "Last Sunday Lou showed us his A-6 that won at Kibbie Dome with a 12
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> Gary, I believe a bunch of us would like to hear the details of a 12
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> A-6 flight, including information on the model itself, rubber used, turns,
> etc. I think prop pitch is a main factor, BTW. 45%? More? Less?
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> In the meantime, after thinking it over, I believe a minimum weight of 1.5
> grams would work well with this event. It's still light, but not out of
> reach of first time indoor builders. And I would specify only Japanese
> tissue be used for covering. Don, I hope you will give these suggestions
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> Bob Clemens
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