... I'd like to understand why you think so. First, the total scale points are 1200, while the best likely altitude is around 400 meters. (Yeah, the record for...
... There may be 1200 points available, but looking at the typical NARAM static scores. They are bunched towards the lower end. And for this event, it is ...
... I don't believe it. The Team record for C-Alt, set in 2003, is 444 meters. The best altitude at last year's S5C (C-motor scale altitude) was 446 meters. ...
In my opinion I think it should be judged as a scale event first and altitude as a perk. If you built a Saturn V fully detailed it should place higher then say...
... Well, no, not necessarily. It is a combined event, so altitude should play an important part. Otherwise why bother, just call it "Scale" or "Sport Scale"...
... http://www.nar.org/pinkbook/index.html http://www.nar.org/pinkbook/51_SCA.html "scale points" plus altitude in meters. There seems to be a question whether...
... Well, I guess I should go for a record attempt! The C division record is 756 meters, and even the C div C-PAY record is 721. The T C-PAY record is 590....
... Well, reading the Pink Book is a given. However, consulting the rules for the Scale Altitude event yields the delightfully non-specific term "scale ...
"51.4 Scoring - Scale Altitude Competition shall be scored as follows: the total number of scale points awarded to the entry shall be added to the altitude in...
... Okay, I'll bite. I'm as deranged a Pink Book lawyer as anyone. <G> Where, pray tell, are "scale points" defined in the Pink Book? Hint: nowhere in the...
... term "scale ... differing ... altitude? ... flown the ... soon, or NARAM ... It doesn't say "scale points". It says judged using the rules for Scale (Rule...
... Yes! We have a winner! When did this happen? I must have missed a memo... James ________________________ James Duffy jduffy@... www.rocket.aero "What...
So regardless of what other contest have done in the past it was and will be equal to everyone. I would have to say that Static points should be done using...
... 'Weren't estimates. I was just reporting the current Team record in C-Alt and last year's best altitude at the WSMC in S5C, and making the daring...
My apologies to those that have seen this before.... Scale Altitude should be scored as it reads in the Pink Book, Rule 51. And that is essentially static...
I have uploaded the current US records to the Records folder in the files, you will also find the latest records data file for Contest Manager there. Dan...
If the "confusion" is with the event as stated in the pink book, where does the NARAM CD have any pull, control, or business changing the event as written in...
... Absolutely none at all. Any such rulings aren't worth the paper they are printed on. But the place I expect the excrement to impact the impeller is G SRA,...
Attention NARAM attendees, I would like to announce that NARAM Registration is open to check/money order and Paypal direct money transfer only. Please no...
Just a quick note to let everyone know that SLRA's launch in Elsberry MO this weekend is a GO, after a fair bit of uncertainty. NAR contestants- It will be...
We have decided to POSTPONE the High Power and Model rocket launch at Elsberry, Mo. until Saturday, April 14th. Due to a combination of circumstances the...