-----Original Message----- From: Jim Carlton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 5:55 PM To: Sal DeFrancesco Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]TD vs F3J At 01:27 AM 02/04/2001 -0500, you wrote: >... I simply want to spark some actual discussion about >sailplanes and their different aspects, tasks, designs, etc Suppose that in addition to making your time and hitting your landing, points could be awarded for the "gentleness" of the landing. "How?" you ask. Well, what we need is a relatively inexpensive accelerometer that would measure the deceleration (impact) of the landing. As an example, a landing deceleration of more than 2 g's minus 50 points, 1-2 g's minus zero points, less than 1 g plus 50 points. These decelerations and points are strictly a guess. Some of you engineer types can refine this, as well as suggest a suitable instrument for measuring the landing impact. Just think of it no more lawn-dart landings. Less wear and tear on our toys, More skill required. Bigger point spreads in scoring. Just a suggestion...........Jack RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
