Re: RE: Exact Builder of Model Rule

From: Don Slusarczyk <don_at_slusarczyk.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:31:09 -0500

They key to the AMA rule is what does the CD think as it is the CDs
decision. I do not think a preformed outline would be part of an
"average kit" so one CD may say yes and another may say no. This also
can lead to complications of a model being legal for F1D but not for
AMA, so for example you fly your F1D in HLS at a contest. If your model
has a pre made VP hub with preformed blades it may be FAI/F1D legal but
if you then want to fly it in HLS the prop may then make the model
illegal for AMA based on who the CD of the contest is.

Don


> The wording of the AMA rule seems fairly lenient, and an unfinished
> carbon prop outline may be allowed under the rules. (This is my
> reading of the rule. I may be biased because I think many pre-made
> items should be allowed.)
>
>
> I still like my BOSOM rule -- Builder Of Significant part Of Model.
> Say, in F1D, you must built at least 80% of the model, by weight.
> You can choose which 20% to buy, trade, receive as gift.
>
Received on Wed Jan 29 2014 - 04:30:55 CET