RCP 2021-008

BRIAN GUZEK said : subscriber Report 6 months ago

I disagree with the inclusion of dual eggloft in the NRC. There are already 25 classes in 9 events available for NRC, and I don't see the value added over single eggloft vis a vis the NRC.

LYNN THOMAS said : subscriber Report 6 months ago

 

I like the idea.  It might not be 'necessary', and there's merit in the contrary thoughts, but it does sound like fun, and it does fit the NRC goal of flyable on smaller fields.  Definitely poses technical challenges, and even more for TARC members used to working as a larger team.

 

MATT STEELE said : subscriber Report 6 months ago

More variety is NOT needed - this is what has been a perpetual problem from the beginning with NAR Contest Rocketry - too many events, too many choices, too many model to build. NCR was designed to streamline this. Fly the event all you want, but don't make me and the entire NAR fly it because you are bored.

DANIEL KRAUSE said : subscriber Report 7 months ago

I agree with adding more events options to the NRC. NRC is not only for kids and to say that only a couple events is enough to keep even kids interested is short sided. More options for events and to learn and enjoy should be a no brainer. To say that this is only to keep mentors happy is also not valid again as we have seen many adults join in the events and want to get involved also. Nothing wrong with everyone enjoying this and having options to do so.   

MARK B. BUNDICK said : subscriber Report 7 months ago

Data I found on DEL and SEL DQ rates:

	A Div	B Div	C Div	D Div
NARAM 52—E DEL ALT	43%	57%	68%	58%
NARAM 55—C DEL ALT	14%	6%	16%	14%
NARAM 57—E EL ALT	30%	21%	29%	29%
NARAM 59—B EL ALT	40%	0%	18%	27%
NARAM 60—C EL ALT	0%	57%	40%	26%
NARAM 61—C EL ALT	50%	0%	34%	38%
EL Average	30%	20%	30%	30%
DEL Average	29%	32%	42%	36%

 

STEVE KRISTAL said : subscriber Report 7 months ago

No dual eggloft capsules are currently being sold.  They used to exist, but no more.

PATRICK PETERSON said : subscriber Report 7 months ago

 

Great Proposal!  Variety of event options is nearly always a good thing.  -- Patrick Peterson

 

EDWARD LACROIX said : Report 7 months ago

 

I respectfully disagree with Dan's premise, "it is clear more variety is needed." I also disagree with, "This event is not that much harder than Single Eggloft altitude for new comers. In addition, it serves to attract TARC members who often fly 2 egg events."

The evidence supporting both of these claims is...?

The NRC and the events that constitute it are intended to allow younger members, particularly those from 7 -15, access to competition based on low-cost motors and simple airframes (all of which fly well on small fields) and to incentivize youth contest involvement through the immediate feedback provided by the Scoreboard.

IMO, the need for more variety is being expressed by the existing C and T members all of whom are not the target market of the NRC. If competitors want to fly events outside the current NRC list, there is nothing to stop them. But what is being sought here is the convenience of flying events that are more stimulating to the adult competitors AND getting NRC credit for it.  I will not support this RCP.

 

John Lyngdal said : editor Report 7 months ago

I think a 20Ns dual event would be fine. I have concerns that there is only one manufacture of 10Ns motors that would be suitable for dual egg lofting and woe be it if a flier tries to fly it using a low thrust, long burn variant of the C6 motor that was once available.

Garth Illerbrun said : subscriber Report 8 months ago

With the availability of higher trust C and D motors, Dual eggloft can now be safely flown in a small field environment. At the very least 20NS Dual Eggloft would be suitable, even for Junior members.