Thanks to John who has posted the rules we use in the NW. The rules seem to work well as evidenced by the number of fliers participating in the few contests we have had so far for this event.
But I don't get it. We already have plenty of Stunt events with OTS, Classic and PA. One can even fly profile models in these events if one so wishes.
One of the more salient reasons put forth in favor of adding the P-40 event was, I believe, attracting new fliers, whether they be off-the-street folk or retreads. I see little positive reinforcement for this view from the entry lists to date; it seems as if many of us who are already active simply pull down a piece which is not even good enough to use in practicing for the event(s) currently being flown, but is good enough to play with should another event pop up.
My personal view is that we have plenty of events with the Big Three, hate to see our promotional efforts diluted by adding a fourth. But if we are indeed destined to support and promote a total of four Stunt events, let's shift gears right now and make the fourth event one designed for ARF Flite Streaks exclusively. (Engines would be open, just the model itself must be of the ARF variety.)
We'd still be flying profiles, obviously; still using something of less engine capacity than .40. Assuming there is indeed some value in these parameters. And there may be, although the logic escapes me.
What we would potentially be adding to the mix is some new people, something I do not see being accomplished--in this area at least--with P-40.
