This is an interesting discussion, but I don't think anything will change as long as there is a "do what F3A does" mentality. There is of course a world wide market, but maybe the USA could take a stance that would be best for it's interests. I know of the huge relief that many intermediate and advanced pilots going to the Nats would have if the limit was 12 pounds! And BTW, the models should be weighed with batteries or full of fuel. Then a lot of battery life concerns could go away also.
Yes Tony this is the discussion I wanted to have.
That summed up my 16 pages of explainations...I'm not advocating one direction or another. I just see one moment stepping in line and another an emphatic, "Heck NO" stepping out of line and wonder what other peoples opinions are.
As I said I'll support pattern as I always have. Does anybody really have a good rational for the different attitude on the what parts to follow and what parts to not follow.
Troy