I need help clarifying the 3-F, RES, Nostalgia classes & bent wing. It looks simple enough but there are MANY variables on the local interpretation of these classes.
A few of the larger contests fly RES or 3-F (3 function). What they usually mean is rudder, elevator & spoiler. 3-F should be interpreted as any 3 control i.e. ailerons, elevator, flaps but most clubs are looking for bent wing ships or RES (I think). Nostalgia and RES are different because Nostalgia planes are models kitted or published plans before 01/01/1980 (?) with a few mods. Can I fly a Dodgson Todi in Nostalgia? Can the clubs involved decide on better definitions for these following classes? I propose the following to get the discussion going: Lets define 3-F class as any 3 functions like REF (rudder, elevator, flaps) or AEF (aileron, elevator, flaps) or XXX. This could be a creative class. Nostalgia. Kits or plans built models before 01/01/1980. I understand the want for stronger spars for models designed before winches but why add spoilers if the kit never had them? No skegs either. By definition you have to allow early aileron designed (pre 1980) models in the class. RES. Rudder, elevator & spoiler. That's it. Bent wing. My NYX has a bent wing. Does it qualify? Drop the definition. Notice I didn't cover materials yet. Here it goes. There is strong support to turn back the clocks to a simpler time and get to balsa, open structure, RES models. If that is your goal then lets have a class that is called RES Balsa or ???. Of course I have a motive here. I sell models and am working with builders on a new toy and I want to know what class is most popular and most supported to design the new model around. I am sure other builders are interested as well and will be looking for this information. Here is a good chance to develop a class that will be supported by manufactures if the rules are understood. Open for discussion. Tom Copp COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES www.F3X.com ph/fax 949-645 7032 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
