Re: Brainbuster A-6 Rules

From: Chris and Josette Borland <candjborland_at_surewest.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:35:44 -0800

Hi Don,

I seem to remember that back at the beginning, Clarence Mather said
that the original plans had a typo; the 1/32 prop shaft was to be
max, not min.

Does anyone else remember this?

Chris Borland - Sacramento


On Feb 13, 2010, at 11:29 PM, Don DeLoach wrote:

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> That was a typo…it was MINIMUM 1/32” wire which is obviously a
> major overkill
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> Don
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> From: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Achée
> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:26 PM
> To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Indoor_Construction] Brainbuster A-6 Rules
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> The key word being MAX. My .015 shaft will be no where near the
> Max of 1/32”.
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> Ken
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> From: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don DeLoach
> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:39 AM
> To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Indoor_Construction] Brainbuster A-6 Rules
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> Carl
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> The 1/32” max prop shaft diameter has been universally ignored for
> years.
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> For the current “A-6 Committee” rules look in the files section of
> Indoor_Construction.
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> Don D
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> From: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Bakay
> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:14 AM
> To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Indoor_Construction] Brainbuster A-6 Rules
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> Guys,
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> Ren makes a good point: I'd vote but I don't even know what the
> present rules are or where to find them.
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> Van Dover published these in the Brainbuster Newsletter for the
> 2010 A-6 and Ministick Postal Contest.
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> A-6 Model Rules:
> 1. 30 sq inch max wing area
> 2. 1/32" max prop shaft diameter.
> 3. 6 inch max prop diameter. The blades are to be flat, no camber.
> Blades may be balsa or unlightened plastic. No foam. 1/32" thick or
> 1 mm.
> 4. 6 inch max motor stick length as measured from prop thrust
> bearing to rear hook. Tail boom length unlimited.
> 5. All strip wood construction to be a minimum of 1/16" x 1/16"
> square, or 1.5 x 1.5 mm where only metric sizes available. The
> strip wood may not be sanded to any shape other than a square.
> 6. All sheet wood construction, prop blades, wing and stab ribs
> are to be a minimum of 1/32" or 1 mm thick. Prop blade edges will
> not be rounded.
> 7. All wing and stab ribs will be 1/32" x 1/16" or 1.5 x 1.0 mm
> cross section.
> 8. Covering materials are limited to Jap tissue, Condenser or
> Gampi paper.
> 9. Only wood, wire, adhesives and allowed covering materials can
> be used for construction, with the exception of the prop shaft
> support and bearing, which may be wire, aluminum, or plastic. No
> special indoor materials may be used.
> 10. Rubber power only.
> 11. The use of metric size wood is restricted to those who
> normally cannot get other size wood.
> 12. The model must weigh a minimum of 1.2 grams.
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> I am planning on sticking to this for USIC 2010.
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> Carl Bakay
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