My two cents......

Ithink Classic Pattern is "one menuever per pass." Ido not think you have to fly an old plane to do this. The contest is one of flying skill isn't it? It is about the style of flying, not the airplane. In my opinion, if a guy shows up with a 47" Osiris and wants to fly our pattern, we should welcome him.

Can we just limit the power plant like we did in the old days and let the chips fall where they may? Ithink we should allow up to .65 for two-stroke (to allow for the OS), 120 for a four-stroke and find a reasonable measurement for electric. (Maybe 1600 watts?) These restrictions will keep guys with IMAC or 2M planes for gaining an unfair advantage.

Ipersonally could care less if somebody stratch builds a "pattern" plane and competes as long as he falls within the power guidelines above. Back in the day a bunch of guys flew their own designs. That was part of the fun.

Doug