I have nothing against this new event, but I do not think it will result in the stated goal:
"the idea is a model that's a stepping stone to more advanced classes"
Because there are only a few restrictions, I can foresee this event quickly progressing to another very advanced event, if it catches on at all. Just a few examples of what could evolve:
no limit on props could result in unusual prop diameters. I.E. very large props.
no limit on materials of construction materials = lots of carbon fiber parts, boron, etc.
no limit on rubber weight &/or front bearing to rear hook dimensions, no limit on tail boom length. I see some very long airframes in this class.
Paper covering? Really? What a joke!
Are flaring props fixed pitch or are flaring props gadgets? Who gets to decide what a gadget is?
Gary Hodson
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From: Jake Palmer 82.jake_at_gmail.com [Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Thu, Mar 30, 2017 12:24 pm
Subject: [Indoor_Construction] Wally Miller X-16 contest at Kibbie 2017
As some people may know, Wally Miller is the original creator of the Easy B event. He's back at it again with a proposal for an event that he's calling X-16. You can read more details at the link below, but the idea is a model that's a stepping stone to more advanced classes like intermediate stick and F1D. Wally has kindly donated trophies for 1snott and 2nd place at this years Kibbie Dome Annual contest. While this is not an AMA event, it will be flown as an official event. I've included the rules below, and an article from Wally that explains more about his goals as well as a plan for his prototype model.
X-16 Rules
Monoplane
Maximum wingspan shall not exceed 16 inches projected
Maximum wing chord shall not exceed 4 inches
Stabilizer area shall not exceed 50% of wing area
Complete model without motor shall weigh at least 0.0280oz
Propeller shall be fixed pitch. Hubs that allow manual blade and pitch change are acceptable
Covering can be plastic film or paper. Microfilm is not allowed
No gadgets of any kind are permitted
https://indoornewsandviews.com/2016/01/04/the-origins-of-x-16/
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