Re: F1D rules change proposal

From: <joshuawfinn_at_gmail.com>
Date: 05 Feb 2014 18:51:18 -0800

I think Don S. has hit on the issue. There are already indoor classes which fit the bill for what this proposal is seeking. F1M is already out there and represents a full technology event which is easy to build and transport. They fly well in small sites, though they don't turn as tightly as F1D's, and so on. If you want a class where a nearly all carbon model is possible, well there you go.
  
 And that brings out the bigger issue (let the rant begin). Now that Leo and others have made the connection for me, I can see now that a real motive behind the move for a rules change is to force *more* technology into F1D. Honestly I cannot understand the mindset that would come off with this stuff. I've got a long list of new technology that I'd like to try on F1D's, but even my self centered contest program does not extend to lobbying for a rules change so that I can put my gadgets on a plane without paying a penalty for it. And yes, I have contemplated an electronic VIT for F1D models, but to advocate for a rules change because I can't find a battery light enough to do so without going overweight, no, that's just wrong.
  
 If you want technology on your model that cannot be accessed without going over the minimum weight, then that's your problem. I shouldn't have to build heavier just so you can have more gadgets which will make my models uncompetitive so that I have to buy or build your gadgets.
  
 Good flying,
 Joshua Finn
  
  
  
Received on Wed Feb 05 2014 - 18:51:18 CET