Clearly the "O" rings and sleeves do not contribute to the energy from
the wound rubber and should be therefore be part of the model dry
weight IMO. However in P-30 and other outdoor events the rubber lube
is part of the maximum allowed motor weight (?).
Ding Zarate
On 12/11/11, Warthodson_at_aol.com <Warthodson_at_aol.com> wrote:
>
> When a model classification has a minimum weight limitation can devices that
> are attached to the rubber motor but do not provide any actual power such as
> "O" rings that are used to connect the motor to the prop hook or rear hook
> be included in the models total weight? This question would also apply to
> devices such as "tubes" or short pieces of plastic straws that are slid over
> the motor to prevent the motor from bunching up at the front or rear hook. I
> know this has been discussed before but I don't recall the consensus.
> If they can be counted in the total weight, can identical "O" rings be used
> for weight purposes or do they need to be cut off the motor & weighed?
> Gary Hodson
>
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