So . . . racing ALL THREE classes already still isn't enough racing for you, huh Jeff?!

. . . (Gotta love and admire his enthusiasm!)


Personally, I have interest in seeing an homage to the other forms of scale racing, just as you do, Jeff. But, if you limit it to just biplanes, I think you would limit this potential class' success in the long-run; and, likely before it ever truly got started. Many pilots would not wish to repeatedly have to build a second wing, just to have an entry.

If you are talking about "Silver speed", I assume you intend a breakout. As this is the most popular speed-class, and is still fast enough to capture the excitement factor, I think this would be wise. Going faster: 1) requires too much reinforcement, making a biplane an even more intimidating project for some; 2) starts to get too far away from "scale" speeds for others. In my opinion, a 2:00 (rather than the 1:55) breakout would be the best compromise of all the factors, and the slight time differential would serve to still somewhat distinguish it from Silver Class Warbird class, too.

If you want to pay homage to the other forms of scale racing, why not open it up to all the non-warbird prop-driven classes (biplane, Formula I, and sport), as well as include Golden Era? The break-out serves to help mitigate the advantage one design would have over another, while allowing most everyones' interests in scale racing to be included.

I think you would need this much wider base to draw from, to see a viable class have any chance of continuing long-term.

Ollie