Re: Re: Science Olympiad Elastic Glider event
I certainly appreciate you clearing that up Jeff.
On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM, Jeff <janderson_at_twmi.rr.com> wrote:
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> Couple of other differences.
> - Nose has to be blunt, details in the rules.
> - No restriction on wing shape changing, ie folding wings are allowed.
> - No restriction on how MANY wings.
> - Probably other things we haven't thought of.
>
> Yes it was deliberate.
>
> Do not assume any AMA general or specific rules apply to SO events. The
> ONLY rules that apply are those explicitly written into the SO rules.
>
> This used to come up with Wright Stuff where AMA flyers would assume AMA
> rules like no torque burners applied. It was established then, that because
> it was not in the SO rules it was NOT forbidden. The SO rules are the SO
> rules.
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> Jeff Anderson
> One of the SO rules writers
> Livonia, MI
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> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Bill" <wdgowen_at_...> wrote:
> >
> > A couple of people have stated that the rules for this event are exactly
> the same as AMA SCLG rules. Actually they aren't. There is a small
> difference in maximum wingspan - 30cm vs. 12". But the biggest difference
> in specs is that there is no chord limit for the SO glider.
> >
> > The chord limit isn't a big deal IMO because the SCLG wings are already
> at a pretty low AR. Increasing the chord beyond 3" may help but I don't
> think it's a game changer.
> >
> > What can be a game changer is the rules that were left out:
> >
> > No maximum launch device length.
> > No minimum launch height.
> >
> > Since some of the people involved in the rules writing probably know of
> the history of AMA glider rules then there is a question as to whether
> these omissions were deliberate. If so and if there are no rules
> clarifications issued be prepared for models and methods of launching that
> bear no resemblance to AMA gliders.
> >
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