ORIGINAL: Mike Wiz
ORIGINAL: klhoard
Now you have to define what a Bipe is. . . Is a T-Canalizer a second wing? There are some radical designs out there with lifting surfaces all over the place. . . ugh.
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Perhaps instead of measuring Weight, we should measure the Volume of an airplane. Should be easy enough with a 2M by 2M hot tub full of water . . . each contestant submerges their airplane and then measure how much was displaced. . .
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I better add one of these really, really quickly. . . -> [img][/img]
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ORIGINAL: Mike Wiz
So the spirit of the rule is to keep the planes from getting too big. Makes sense. Maybe a better rule would make bipes carry a smaller wing span.
You're right.... Just stick to 2x2 and forgetaboutit. Will people really flock to bipes with bigger engines/motors if the weight restriction is dropped?
They always have in the past and I'm sure they will continue to do so. It is competition and people will take full advantage of the rules. Right now planes can be built under 11lbs, some even under 10, and that includes electrics. Getting a cheap ARF is going to be tough, but I'm sure someone will step up, but regardless, even the other stuff isn't that expensive compared to other disciplines.