F1L is a great event, no doubt. A reasonable weight limit is the key.
Don DeLoach
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On Jun 4, 2012, at 3:34 PM, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> The three most contested events this year were, in order of most contestants:
>
> 1. F1L
> 2. LPP
> 3. A6
>
> Each was fiercely contested.
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "John Kagan" <john_kagan_at_...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Rick,
> >
> > The AMA Indoor events are:
> >
> > 201 - HL Stick
> > 202 - Intermediate Stick
> > 203 - F1D Rubber
> > 206 - Easy B
> > 207 - Pennyplane
> > 208 - Limited Pennyplane
> > 209 - Helicopter
> > 210 - Ornithopter
> > 212 - HL Glider
> > 215 - Bostonian
> > 217 - F1L
> > 218 - Standard Class Catapult Glider
> > 219 - Unltd Class Catapult Glider
> > 221 - Indoor FF Electric Duration
> > 222 - A6
> > 223 - F1M
> >
> > The NFFS Indoor events include:
> >
> > 35 CM
> > Round-the-pole
> > Straight-line-speed
> > Race-to-the-roof
> > P-24
> > Modern Civil Production
> > Unlimited Rubber Speed
> > Dime Scale
> > Indoor Towline Glider
> > NoCal
> > Coconut Scale
> >
> > The FAC Indoor events include:
> >
> > FAC Scale
> > FAC Peanut
> >
> > The "accessible" classes arguably include: LPP, F1L, F1M, A6, Std. Cat glider, P-24, and NoCal.
> >
> > As you can see, there are lots of "accessible", as well as "intermediate" and "advanced", classes. You'd have a tough time convincing me that what's missing is yet another category. However, if you think this is the case, then just start one up. If there is a need, then it should catch on.
> >
> > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, themaxout_at_ wrote:
> > >
> > > To all..., etc..,
> > >
> > > I've been following the indoor champs thread and until I see results, I
> > > will be a bit confused...my bad. Is there a separation of events from AMA,
> > > NFFS, FAI or? My thinking is resolving events into something other than
> > > "specialty" events that seem to have evolved.
> > >
> > > For example...
> > >
> > > How about if EZB had simple rules like A6...1/16" minimum cross section for
> > > any and all members...that could mean 1/16" sq spars, 1/32" x 1/8" ribs,
> > > etc....paper covered (condenser included)...minimum 1/32" thickness sheet on
> > > anything (props/etc.), flat blade prop...no weight rules (?).
> > >
> > > THEN.....an event called "SUPER B!" Same configurations as EZB, but no
> > > rules on minimum weight, covering material or anything else except solid
> > > material for prop...balsa or plastic, no built ups...plus any type of
> > > commercial covering. Plus, any records and such can be rolled from EZB into a Super
> > > B event...it's just a re-name.
> > >
> > > The reason there is an A6,, so it seems to me... is because the EZB rules,
> > > which was meant to be an entry level event, allowed anything and
> > > everything and evolved into what it is...a "Super B" event. Penny has a basic and
> > > an Unlimited category..so why not?
> > >
> > > Plus, what is the list of "official" indoor events...and where are they?
> > >
> > > Etc....
> > >
> > > Rick Pangell
> > > Editor of "The Max-Out" Newsletter of
> > > The Magnificent Mountain Men FF Club of Colorado
> > >
> >
>
>
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