I feel that intrinsically there is a big difference between aerobatics competition with model airplanes and racing real motorcycles or cars. There the point is to be the first across the line, period. Aerobatics is about something completely different. Having a lot of power alone doesn't get you the win. You have to look good doing it! So the comparisons in my opinion are not equal.

Dave, your comments are based on, I believe, an incorrect prediction that the AMA classes will develop airframes separately from F3A. That will never happen. It never has happened. It hasn't happened in countries that have allowed more weight in their developmental classes. AMA competitors will continue to use airframes developed for F3A. They will just have the option to equip them with lower cost, possibly higher weight systems.

And my rule proposal had all models weigh at take-off, thus eliminating the obvious bias the exists in the event now.