Re: Re: Another Possible F1D Rules Change

From: Tapio Linkosalo <tapio.linkosalo_at_iki.fi>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:33:16 +0300

I do not think it is a good idea to change the rules to and fro. So
let's stick to the current ones.


But, if for some reason the rules are to be changed again, then my
suggestion is to drop the wing span to 50cm. The previous 55cm was
justified as the airline hand luggage rules were for 22in max diameter,
so 55 cm wings would just fit into 57cm box. But now the airlines have
meterized the hang luggage rules to 55 cm (and some even to 50cm), so
for the current sized wings you need to build an over-sized box.
Clipping the wings a bit further would ease the transport.


-Tapio


On 19/10/2016 20:17, Nick Ray lasray_at_gmail.com [Indoor_Construction] wrote:
> I'll say it, I still don't like the 1.4g models. The rubber
> requirement is too fussy for my taste and I have been flying other
> events as a result. I also /really /don't like that it is impossible
> to break 40 minutes with a 1.4g model. With that said, I respect the
> reasons they came about. My goal was to create a way to have the best
> of both worlds. The top tier flyers at the last world champs were
> generally flying retrofitted models with spacers. I think while this
> is still the case, we could amend the rules without significantly
> derailing anyone's development efforts. John Kagan and many others
> have shown that it is quite possible to build a strong 1.2g model with
> OS film. It some ways, having a lower minimum weight simplifies
> construction by discouraging the use of heavier composite parts. I
> think this will be helpful as more and more composite parts are used,
> and the Builder of the Model question is raised once again.
Received on Wed Oct 19 2016 - 11:33:24 CEST