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by Hat Trick
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Trends in Participation
Topic: combat needs help
Replies: 12
Views: 10786

Re: combat needs help

I think the thought then was to limit damage to someone who got hit by a plane. I don't think the max weight served any purpose at all really. You never saw any planes near the max that were competative. In open it's all about wing loading and horsepower.
by Hat Trick
Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: Trends in Participation
Topic: combat needs help
Replies: 12
Views: 10786

Re: combat needs help

Having a max weight only in any class will drive everyone to super light and easily destroyed planes to win. Not a good way to retain pilots who soon burn out with all the builing and repairs required. A minimum weight that is high enough to allow decent armor makes the planes much more survivable a...
by Hat Trick
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: 2548 Scale
Topic: 2948 Kawasaki Ki 61 Prototype
Replies: 7
Views: 10703

Re: 2948 Kawasaki Ki 61 Prototype

Minimum weight is to keep everyone even and more survivable. A really light plane will eat up a heavy one. It won't take any kind of a hit though.

Lower wing loading means better performance in the turns and combat is won and lost in the turns.
by Hat Trick
Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Proposed Provisional Classes
Topic: e1000 ( Electric Park Flyer ) Combat and Scoring Concept
Replies: 15
Views: 14865

Re: e1000 ( Electric Park Flyer ) Combat and Scoring Concept

The very first combat rule had a box you had to stay in. It was difficult to enforce as you needed at least 2 line judges and a method for them to let the pilots and judges know they had crossed the line. I even made up horns with a button trigger to sound when someone crossed the line. Judges rarel...
by Hat Trick
Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: Trends in Participation
Topic: combat needs help
Replies: 12
Views: 10786

Re: combat needs help

The problems have been the same since combat first started. Keep the rule simple and every few months someone figures out a way to get better performance or more power and then everyone had better get on the bandwagon ie build a new fleet, get new motors or not be competative. Make a lot of rules to...
by Hat Trick
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: MVVS motors
Replies: 4
Views: 6196

Re: MVVS motors

Sold! I can't figure out how to contact you outside of the forum!

Mike
by Hat Trick
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: MVVS motors
Replies: 4
Views: 6196

MVVS motors

I've got a box full of MVVS motors. Some 21's some 26's and some .28's and a bunch of pipes and parts. Best offer. Unknown condition. Shiiping probably around $20. Just want ot get rid of them and hate to just toss them.
by Hat Trick
Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Open Issues
Topic: MVVS for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 3526

MVVS for sale

I've got a large box full of MVVS motors and parts I want to get rid of. There are 6 or 8 motors. Some are .21's some are .26's and there is probably a .28 or 2 in there also. I have a bunch of headers and pipes. Make an offer. Shipping cost will probably be in the $20 range. I hate to throw them in...
by Hat Trick
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Packing Tape....FindTape.Com
Replies: 5
Views: 10172

Re: Packing Tape....FindTape.Com

You can get it in a 49 inch wide roll! I wonder if they will do a 13 inch roll. Then you could cover a wing in one piece!
by Hat Trick
Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Debrief...
Topic: Great Lakes Combat Championships
Replies: 3
Views: 3952

Re: Great Lakes Combat Championships

Congrats to Don amd Eric for their wins!
by Hat Trick
Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: WTB: Webra .25
Replies: 6
Views: 7078

Re: WTB: Webra .25

I've got a few I think in the junk box. Shed clips or broken connecting rods that got run through the engine.
by Hat Trick
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Debrief...
Topic: Lone Star Nats
Replies: 8
Views: 7107

Re: Lone Star Nats

Congrats William! Cheese Heads Rule!
by Hat Trick
Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Trends in Participation
Topic: Muncie NATS attendance
Replies: 62
Views: 54429

Re: Muncie NATS attendance

Looks like the 10th annual Nats may be more international! Some of the Russian Pilots I've flown with are thinking about coming this year! Nothing for sure yet but it looks promising! They plan on bringing planes along so it will be a real barn burner in open B! They will get a chance to try out SSC...
by Hat Trick
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: Need a Webra 25 carb
Replies: 2
Views: 4291

Re: Need a Webra 25 carb

I think I have a couple blown up webra's laying around! Send me a e-mail
by Hat Trick
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: Winter Debrief
Topic: WOOHOO!! Huntin time again!
Replies: 9
Views: 19153

Re: WOOHOO!! Huntin time again!

I think you need a couple of gilly suits!