> OK, everyone, how about something like this:
> The sponsor of a competition may award places for a subgroup of an event
based on
> propellant or diameter limitations, if there are more than 3 members of
the subgroup AND
> at least 3 competetors in the event do not qualify for the subgroup.
Points awarded for
> the subgroup will be xx% of those awarded overall.
> Too complicated; but as a draft might provide a basis for discussion.
> Maybe only one such limitation allowed in a contest. Such a limitation
should be able to
> work the other way too: 'Only 10.5 mm A BP' or 'Only AP propellant' ...
that would help
> manufacturers!
competition more popular. If "FREE PRIZES" doesn't always work, how can
anyone expect "ONLY ESTES MOTORS" to work?
Is there actually a problem?
I have still not read of any accounts (except at NARAMs) where 18 mm motor
fliers were shut out of competition by Apogee motor users. Most beginner
fliers would be flying at section and open meets. So far, most of this
talk has been of a perceptional nature, and I question whether it has any
basis in fact.
Has any competition flier actually witnessed novice fliers bumming out
because someone was flying Apogee 10.5 mm motors, and they weren't?
Apogee 10.5 mm motors haven't been around for too long.
Wolf