More power always better?

[speeddemon]

Re: More power always better?

Derailler;

Person that sets up or distracts others when they are trying to push an agenda, causing confusion that prevents forward progress. See posts on AAFO

Oh, hey...I can play this game too:

geek Slang.
–noun 1. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
2. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.)
3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.

[BellCobraIV]

Re: More power always better?

Hello, machinist here!


bore [ bawr ]



verb (past and past participle bored, present participle bor•ing, 3rd person present singular bores)

Definition:

1. transitive verb make deep hole in something: to make a deep, neatly formed hole such as one made by a drill, a bullet, or a boring insect


2. intransitive verb penetrate: to penetrate into the inner or hidden parts of somebody or something
questioning that bores deep into their private affairs


Now back to the racer named subterfuge,

[speeddemon]

Re: More power always better?

OOOhhh...CAN I PLAY?


bore
1. to weary by dullness, tedious repetition, unwelcome blahblahblah, etc.: The long speech bored me.
2. a dull, tiresome, or uncongenial person.
3. a cause of ennui or petty annoyance: repetitious tasks that are a bore to do.

—Synonyms 1. fatigue, tire, annoy.
—Antonyms 1. amuse; thrill, enrapture.

Tard.....

[W J Pearce]

Re: More power always better?

Have a look here if you have not already:

http://www.sportclass.com/

Notice the sport class has one of the best (and only) class websites. Rules can be found under "Information".

Superlative
su-per-la-tive
adj.
1. Of the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others.

[Stevey]

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I have searched the air race rules and this is what I got

"Super Sport shall consist of the fastest eight aircraft which are permitted up to 1000 cu. in., fuel from any truck on the flight line plus any additive including Nitrous Oxide, ADI without an alcohol percentage limit and the ability to bump down into the Sport Gold/Silver division if in compliance with the restrictions of those Sport categories."

Im just looking for some more info. For example do sport and super sport run together? Is the 5 kit rule still in effect? etc etc. I have sent an email to the president of the sport class but have yet to recieve a reply. Any info would be great.

Thanks Steve

[Skyracer]

Re: More power always better?

Notice the sport class has one of the best (and only) class websites.

Should you choose to look beyond Sport, the T6 Racing Association also has a pretty good website at http://www.racingt-6.org/ .

[W J Pearce]

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Should you choose to look beyond Sport, the T6 Racing Association also has a pretty good website at http://www.racingt-6.org/ .

Ha, I choose and regularly do. Yes T-6 (not my target) has a nice one as does F1 (not my target either). But where oh where is the Unlim Class (my target but not with malice)?

I have always though it a shame that there is not more of a class site for the Unlim. Now some will claim AAFO is the class site but I disagree. Did not mean to take the dictionary/thesaurus thread further off topic to a "who's website is bigger contest".

Back on topic:

IV. AIRCRAFT ELIGIBILITY
A. Aircraft eligible for competition within the Sport Class shall fall into either of two catagories: Sport or Super Sport. Sport aircraft shall be limited to production model kit-built aircraft, to include Long and Vari Eze models, of which 5 or more kits have been produced and delivered to customers by the manufacturer, powered by a reciprocating engine of 650 cu in. or less, and capable of a 200 MPH qualification lap speed. Super Sport aircraft shall be limited to production model kit-built aircraft, of which 5 or more kits have been produced and delivered to customers by the manufacturer, powered by a reciprocating engine of 1000 cu in. or less, and capable of a 300 MPH qualification lap speed. A kit is herein defined as consisting of wings, empenage, fuselage and all related control surfaces. Also included must be landing gear, canopy, motor mount and sufficient build instructions. The prototype may be included as one of the 5 required kits. The specifications listed herein will be the only specifications of the Sport Class. Aircraft not in compliance will be disqualified from the competition. The Sport Class Board of Directors will implement disqualification upon due consideration along with recommendation of the Technical Committee and/or the Contest
Committee. Any significant airframe modifications to eligible kit built aircraft must be approved by the Pilot Standards/Committee prior to entry.

http://www.sportclass.com/Sport_Class_rules_2007.pdf

[Victor Archer]

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fuel from any truck on the flight line

Not from the back of the hanger any more???

[Stevey]

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Back on topic:

IV. AIRCRAFT ELIGIBILITY
A. Aircraft eligible for competition within the Sport Class shall fall into either of two catagories: Sport or Super Sport. Sport aircraft shall be limited to production model kit-built aircraft, to include Long and Vari Eze models, of which 5 or more kits have been produced and delivered to customers by the manufacturer, powered by a reciprocating engine of 650 cu in. or less, and capable of a 200 MPH qualification lap speed. Super Sport aircraft shall be limited to production model kit-built aircraft, of which 5 or more kits have been produced and delivered to customers by the manufacturer, powered by a reciprocating engine of 1000 cu in. or less, and capable of a 300 MPH qualification lap speed. A kit is herein defined as consisting of wings, empenage, fuselage and all related control surfaces. Also included must be landing gear, canopy, motor mount and sufficient build instructions. The prototype may be included as one of the 5 required kits. The specifications listed herein will be the only specifications of the Sport Class. Aircraft not in compliance will be disqualified from the competition. The Sport Class Board of Directors will implement disqualification upon due consideration along with recommendation of the Technical Committee and/or the Contest
Committee. Any significant airframe modifications to eligible kit built aircraft must be approved by the Pilot Standards/Committee prior to entry.

http://www.sportclass.com/Sport_Class_rules_2007.pdf

Thanks WJ Pearce. Ok so the 5 kit rule still applies. However this doesnt tell me if it will be its own class and race alone or whether it will race with the other sport a/c or what the whole deal is? Any insider info anyone?

Thanks Steve

[Apteryx]

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....a cause of ennui

ennui:
1. a large flightless bird ....no wait, that's an Emu, NEVERMIND

[Peashooter]

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Who boy, where to start?

...and where to end this obfuscatory dialectic, i.e., buffoonery with intent to gawk!?!

[W J Pearce]

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Thanks WJ Pearce. Ok so the 5 kit rule still applies. However this doesnt tell me if it will be its own class and race alone or whether it will race with the other sport a/c or what the whole deal is? Any insider info anyone?

Thanks Steve

I can answer that in October (wink). I don't know but I would imagine that the "Super Sport" will be the Sport Gold. I'll have a better idea in July.

Steve, have you ever been to the Air Races? Will you be there this year?

[mayday51]

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......good greif,what a thought.....

Dasher on nitrous.....even less inhibited !

[Stevey]

Re: More power always better?

W J Pearce. hahaha well october is a bit far off but that might be doable lol. From what I understand, they are eliminateing Sport Bronze. Then it will go Sport Silver, Sport Gold and Super Sport. Those a/c from Super Sport that qualify for Sport regs may/will be able to drop back to Sport Gold. Ive been reading everything I can find on it and thats what I understand. When I get home later on I will search for and post the link for you to read if you like.

As for me ever being to the air races, no. But Ive had the next best thing lol. I made my friend videotape every moment of it in....03? He even videotaped walking through the pits as much as he could. It was amazing over video! Unfortunately I lost the tape....well the VHS it was on got fell on by a drunk person .

As for me being at the races this year, no. I cannot afford it. I work like a dog and every penny I make goes towards a saving account for living expenses and the rest goes to trying to make my car competitive at the drag races. My cars funding is soon going to be drying up, Im making it plane funding. No more new parts on the car Ill stick with what Ive got. I wish I could be there soooo bad but I guess Ill have to wait another year {Ive said that the last 4 years}. My financial situation is never very stable around that time of year.

Thanks Steve