ORIGINAL: 80sPattern
My two cents......
I think Classic Pattern is ''one menuever per pass.'' I do 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? I think 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.
I personally 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
Guys,
It is pretty simple .......we are following the 1980-1981 rule book for the next 4 years.. That is what the CPA members have voted on , just like the patterns. We never said if someone comes out to try Classic Pattern with a Osiris they would be turned away.... Yes IMAC & 2 Meter stuff I can see people having heart burn over that.
The main goal of CPA is to fly the old planes as they where.. Not doing what SPA did and allowing planes to be a loose outline using current airfoils and re-engineered. ( Example) Not looking for a 1955 show car body on a 2012 chassis and engine.
Here is a partial list of planes used during 1975- 1991 the source was AMA NATS report. This not a complete list ! Is it so hard to fly a old design ? Like Robert Fish said PRACTICE !!
Yes we need to work on the electric output as SPA had with there growing pains.
As always it is the CD's option to drop a class, just need to advertise that prior to contest.
Don't forget CPA renewals for 2013 are open now and as always we accept NEW members all the time.
Rule book -
http://www.classicpatternassociation.../1980-1981.pdf