I do not include a Crocket hook as part of the maximum rubber allowed
weight, especially during weigh-in.
Ding Zarate
On 12/11/11, Yuan Kang Lee <ykleetx_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> I looked into this earlier this year because my model was a little
> underweight, and I wannted to know if my o-rings could count as part of the
> model weight.
>
> I think the rules are not clear on this, but the accepted practice is that
> o-rings do not count toward the model weight. I think this is the right way
> and we should continue this practice.
>
> Kang
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Nick Ray <lasray@...> wrote:
>>toward
>> Wire spacers, when used on a F1D are considered to be part of the model
>> weight. As for O-rings, they are normally counted towards the rubber
>> weight. However, they can be cut off the motor as needed after the flight
>> to meet a maximum motor weight.
>>
>> I would personally define anything that stays affixed to the model as part
>> of the model weight and anything that is not left on the model when the
>> rubber is removed as part of the rubber weight. I would think the tubbing
>> sleeves would fall into the same category as o-rings because they help
>> handle the rubber. However, I could see an argument for calling them a
>> structural element since they are a mechanism for preventing the rubber
>> from bunching at the hooks.
>>
>> It will be interesting to hear what the list has to say because if tubing
>> sleeves are ruled a rubber control mechanism then they would be illegal
>> for
>> Ministick, A-6 and LPP.
>>
>> Nicholas Ray
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM, Segundo Zarate
>> <segundo.zarate_at_...>wrote:
>>
>> > **
>> >
>> >
>> > 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_... <Warthodson@...> 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
>> > >
>> >
>> > --
>> > *Long live Free Flight!*
>> > *
>> > *
>> > *Ding Zarate*
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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Received on Sun Dec 11 2011 - 20:41:59 CET