So, the pattern for Classic will no longer be true to that of the Classic timeframe?
G
If it is really wanted to follow the rules that were in effect in 1970, this is what we would have:
- appearance points based on realism, originality, workmanship and finish (10 points each)
- 4-leaf clover that starts at 45
o with somehow getting 45
o loops to fit the hemisphere that the old rules required which could not be done. The 4-leaf clover was made even worse when the starting point was changed in the mid 70's to start at 38
o with 38
o loops
- no electrics since line diameter requirements for electrics were not established (There were not any suitable electric systems available at that time anyway.)
- line sizes based on displacement - two categories: up to .40 displacement and .40 to .65 displacement, the pull test was 10G's
- .65 max displacement
- hand start only
- official flight begins when hand signal is given after the model is airborne
I think the framers for the Classic rules made the correct choice by stating in the very beginning of the PAMPA Classic rules that "All pertinent AMA regulations ... shall be applicable...." To me, "pertinent AMA regulations" clearly means current rules, not something from more than 50 years ago.