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        scbland@vt.edu, aallina@wsu.edu, RGUILER@AOL.COM, JLOTH@WVU.EDU From: Greg Page <gregory.s.page@nrl.navy.mil> Subject: ***IMPORTANT** RULES CLARIFICATION Cc: tctcimato@rc-aero.com, dpalombo@aveox.com X-Status: 

We have been contacted by the primary motor vendors for the
competition aircraft (Aveox and Maxcim) expressing concerns that teams
have been requesting quotes for large size "custom" motor systems.

We wish to remind teams that the rules limit propulsion to
"unmodified, over the counter model aircraft electric motors". (See
"Aircraft Requirements - General") To clarify, this means that the
motors and controllers MUST be part of the manufacturers standard line
published price list, must be commonly available and manufactured for
the model industry (we will also allow model boat, car or train
motors).  Special winds are allowed, but no "custom" size or custom
development motors.  For example, from Aveox this means motors are
restricted to 1409, 1412, 1406, 1817, and 2310 motor systems with
standard voltage controllers.  For safety, motors MUST be operated
within the manufacturers recommended voltage and current limits.

Please confirm your receipt of this e-mail by sending an e-mail to
greg.page@nrl.navy.mil.  The e-mail header should be only "RULES
REVISION RECEIVED BY - your university".  Please follow the header
format exactly.  The body of these e-mails will NOT be read.

-Greg



Gregory S. Page
"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse."

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