Hi Guys
Couple of things, about the one Model "Skylark", Ed did use different width and span flaps on that model, so It is OK to use full or 3/4 span. I can see no reason to ding anyone for making the rear fuse a little wider so the controls would fit, I am sure that if you time warped back to 69 and measure all the Skylarks built, all the fuse widths would NOT be exactly the same, Plus this is not a change that effects performance , and it is not like you are making the wing or tail longer, or those type changes. It is my "opinion" (read mine) that the fidelity point were there to stop people from making obvious substantial changes in order to get an advangtage over other pilots, and to reward people who go out of their way to use period parts and make the plane as if it was built before 1970.
By the way The US NATs used fidelity point for about 3 years, I judged the NATs for around 9 or 10 years in Classic and the last few years I used fidelity points.
I am sure some things slipped by, but what I did was to do the best job that I could with the info I had.
For example there were pilots that used old period engines with Classic Froom spinners, Original decals, original old wheels, gears, and other items that was more in the spirit of the Classic period. If a plane showed with a 2 in longer tail moment, modern AAC or Electric engine, CF prop, CF gear, foam wing or different type of wing than the original... etc, that to me would NOT be a candidate for full points, and according to the rule should be dinged points.
Good example of this was Paul Walkers Skylark from years back that used all period parts, McCoy engine, wood 60s prop, etc. I think he may have won VSC with that model too.
AS far as the rule, the only thing you can expect is a judge to do the best job possible with the knowledge he has about Classic fidelity.
Regards
Randy
Topic: Classic Fidelity Rules (Read 2520 times)
