Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-22 Thread Bill Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do the GordySaur approach: I don't follow the rules. If you don't like it, file a protest... --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, This proposal shows how a well meant belief can determine how we do our hobby. The author, a respected, knowledgeable modeler,

Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-22 Thread Joe G
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Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-21 Thread RBurnoski
In a message dated 1/20/03 2:54:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Therefore I would decline to agree with the wordy proposal. Keep it simple and they will come!!! Rich, Please suggest a less wordy proposal that does the job of placing some form of control on the

Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-21 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 1/21/03 Rich Burnowski wrote: I think 99% of soaring pilots can, and have used good judgment about these matters. And, Lets trust our contest directors to act upon unsafe situations that may occur. Rich, I agree with your observations and conclusion except that I believe

Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-21 Thread Mike Stump
I fall in line with Don Richmond on this issue. Don hits the nail on the head with: I believe you are much more likely to be injured by a wing or fuse than impaled by a skag. There really isn't much of a safety issue here. For some however the issue is generally more astetic and I'm guessing

Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-21 Thread Brian Chan
OK This is going back to the same thing as the nose radius on a plane way back when. OK, picture this in your mind: You are standing there and there is a 3-5 lb flying projectile (aka missile) aiming at you. It is approaching fast(30+mph) and all you worry is that little thing sticking out

Re: [RCSE] AMA RULE CHANGE SUGGESTED ABOUT SKEGS

2003-01-20 Thread RBurnoski
Pilots- I agree with a skeg device to control the stopping point of an AMA , TD plane. Seems landings are what most contest are about anyway. And when called upon to land downwind, or on wet ground, severe down hill slopes , or a well trampled landing circle, I think skegs make landing