Interesting thread here.........

1. We have a discussion about 424/APRA/NEPRO/etc.
2. We have a big-headed National Chumpion.....
3. We have people arguing over Q500 designs.....

Here are my opinions...take them as you will....

1. I would like to see 424 flown at the Nats! I don't feel that the current 424 rules fit what we should have in an entry level class due to two reasons already mentioned in this thread. I don't think high $ composite airplanes should be allowed, and I don't agree with the 16,500 rpm rule for reasons already mentioned--under what conditions is the engine not to be "capable" of over 16,500 rpm's?

2. What's there to say? THE GUY HAS A REALLY BIG HEAD!!

3. These arguments should be kept private between the individuals involved. There isn't much of anything that can be done on a Q500 anymore that can be considered "original". Every airplane out there shares AT LEAST one major design feature (besides the dimensions in the rules) with EVERY other Q500 in existence!

Just my opinions.....right or wrong...

GS