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Old 12-23-2009 | 02:04 PM
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Default RE: Updated Weight Requirements?

And better yet, do you measure the power static or in the air? Makes a big difference, since in the air IC unloads (higher prop RPM, which would calculate to be more hp or watts), while electric RPM is close to constant (in pattern applications) but the power input/output drops substantially. I really don't see a practically feasible way to limit/enforce a "fair" power limit - whatever limits are put in place will end up favoring IC or electric in short term or long term (as technology advances).

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Dave


ORIGINAL: Brenner

Yes, but how do you regulate the size of the engine when you have both IC and electric motors in the mix? do you put a limit on the power input, the power output, or do you have seperate regulations for each motor genre?