Re: The present AMA BOM rule (text copy) FYI

From: Mark F1diddler <f1diddler_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:27 -0000

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "jakep_82" <82.jake@...> wrote:
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> I can't see any way that rule could be interpreted to allow the use of a Treger hub. It specifically excludes commercially available propellers for indoor duration models. I think it would be hard to argue that a VP hub wouldn't fall into that category even if it's not a complete propeller. If I was a CD and someone used a Treger hub, I would disqualify them.>>

In sentiment, I agree. But someone could argue that prop means prop, and VP mechanism is NOT a prop, since the prop can function with or without the VP mechanism--which is therefore an attachment to prop. Or would you also rule that the main wire shaft/hook is also "prop" and therefore forbidden to be commercially provided? These things obviously not even addressed in the rule. IOW, the rule is inadequate. But if you're the CD, I'll be happy to see you DQ a prebuilt VP in any BOM competition, :^)).
MB
Received on Thu Oct 25 2012 - 16:26:30 CEST