John
No - he was very specific that this was a model with a stab that had a
greater span than the wing. OTOH this is a conversation that happen a
very long time ago so take it for what it's worth.
On 2/3/2016 1:20 PM, 'John Barker' john.barker783_at_ntlworld.com
[Indoor_Construction] wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> Do you think John Barker (the US version) could have been
> misremembering the AMA rule: ‘Horizontal stabilizing surfaces in
> excess of 50% of the supporting surface (the wing area) shall be
> considered as wing area’?
>
> John Barker (the English version).
>
> *From:*Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com]
> *Sent:* 03 February 2016 16:41
> *To:* Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Indoor_Construction] OPP rules
>
> Ask Nick Ray.
>
> On 2/3/2016 11:39 AM, Rey Mazzocco aprivpilot_at_aol.com
> <mailto:aprivpilot_at_aol.com> [Indoor_Construction] wrote:
>
> I agree that the larger surface should be considered the wing. I
> would think that the larger surface would be measured by area not
> span. Mini stick has a maximum stab area rule. How can I find
> out how this would officially be interpreted before I put knife to
> wood?
>
> Rey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 'William D. gowen' wdgowen_at_gmail.com
> <mailto:wdgowen_at_gmail.com> [Indoor_Construction]
> <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
> To: Indoor_Construction <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, Feb 3, 2016 10:21 am
> Subject: Re: [Indoor_Construction] OPP rules
>
> I once overheard John Barker (the USA version) speaking of this.
> His contention was that the larger surface should be considered
> the wing.
>
> I'm not endorsing or rejecting this - just repeating what I heard.
> I think if this is the "intention" of the rules then a rule change
> clarifying that all surfaces must be 18" span maximum would be a
> good thing. Maybe a similar rule for ministick as should also be
> introduced.
>
> On 2/3/2016 10:53 AM, aprivpilot_at_aol.com
> <mailto:aprivpilot_at_aol.com> [Indoor_Construction] wrote:
>
> A few days ago Vladimir Linardic mentioned his OPP was ruled
> out at USIC. It seemed like it was due to 24" stab span, but
> maybe it was due to something else. I can't see where a 24"
> stab would be against the rules. I ask because I was thinking
> about building an OPP and have considered a large span stab.
> I know that people fly ministicks with large span stabs
> because the rules are silent about this. Isn't it the same
> for OPP?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rey
>
>
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