Re: Bostonians and No-Cals

From: <themaxout_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:03:55 -0400 (EDT)

Because this is getting to be a quandry...again, this is just a
thought...but what if the model had to fit within a certain diameter circle. I
always thought the P-24 had to as well as the P-18's, etc. Of course I have not
ever checked into what most aircraft have for their configurations, but
it's again....a thought.
 
Rick Pangell
Editor of "The Max-Out" Newsletter of
The Magnificent Mountain Men FF Club of Colorado

 
In a message dated 6/8/2012 11:27:27 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
Warthodson_at_aol.com writes:



I would suggest using the FAC No-Cal rules as they are written rather than
trying to modify the USIC No-Cal rules which have become a one event, one
design competition. The no minimum weigh rule does not seem to have become
a problem at outdoor FAC events. So why not try it at the USIC? I'll bet
the participation would pick up. In a high site like the Mini Dome the
lightest model might not be the best choice for the longest duration. The length
of the rubber motor would be very important so a longer fuselage (heavier)
model might beat a lighter shorter fuselage model. A variety of entries
would be interesting to see. If the rules need changing (perhaps separate
indoor & outdoor specifications) that should be done at the FAC level, not for
the USIC only. I would be in favor of strict enforcement of the dimensional
requirements & conformance to the original airplanes proportions. I have
seen numerous No-Cal plans where the wing outline is not close to the
original. The worst violation (in my opinion) is when the wing is scaled to a 16"
span & the root cord is measured from the fuselage leading edge fairing to
the trailing edge fairing & then extended to the wing tip. In other words
the leading & trailing edge of the wing are redrawn much farther apart
than simply scaling the wing. Does that make any sense?
Gary Hodson

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On 6/7/2012 12:13 PM, Bob Clemens wrote:

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limit the fuselage length?





Bob,

If you just limit the length then just another model will become the new
"Hosler". There are a few one of a kind homebuilts that can fill its shoes
if needed.

Don S.
Received on Fri Jun 08 2012 - 16:04:06 CEST