Ross Jahnke on 7/12/99 writes:

ROSSHEATHER.JAHNKE@prodigy.net (Ross Jahnke)

Joe,

Thanks for your interest in a Baby Bee Event. I also don't like to introduce new events willy nilly but this one may be important as an outreach event. Please put it on the NFFS page for debate.

I agree with the glow head suggestions, now that I'm aware of the cost.

I also agree that the Pee Wee 30 points system is weird. I suggest the dropper tank because timers are also expensive (at least as much as the engine), harder to obtain and create a need for a real tank, which adds to the complexity of building and operating the model. How about a 5 -10 second penalty for every second of over run? We could even have dual rules where timers are allowed, but over runs are not if a timer is used.

In general, I would like someone to be able to see a plan in a model mag, buy the wood and engine at a hobby shop, and show up at a local contest. There might of course be no one who ever does this, but it shoud be possible. I have a photo of Jason Poti with an ultra simple 1/2 A model that was partial insperation for this event. Even though Norm is his father, any father and son could cobble that model together with a baby bee and eye dropper on the front.

Thanks again

Ross

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