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Old 01-05-2010 | 09:12 PM
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Default RE: Updated Weight Requirements?

I'm not entirely sure what Scott's point is. At the limit, Glow planes are heavier right now, and Electric planes are lighter, but with Tony's proposed change, the Glow planes will be lighter instead? Is he proposing that the rules should be changed so that Electric and Glow planes weigh the same? Why should we care? Why don't just leave it as an option for the pilot to build and fly his or her plane at whatever weight he or she feels is appropriate? (Within whatever rules are adopted of course ...)

I agree with Kjell by the way ... Less angst, more options for pilots, and an easier way for people to get into the sport.

Speaking for myself, I think I have a pretty good idea what I would do if Tony's proposal passes, I will probably run 35C batteries, I might look at soft mounts to isolate high frequency vibration, and I'll look at possible options to increase overall efficiency and power, but this is just me ...