Lets open the can even further:
Better make sure that any measuring devices are calibrated to an acceptable standard. Then the calibration would need to be maintained on a scheduled basis and records kept.
Using some cheap plastic caliper vs a decent metal one will yield different results as well.
Perhaps both NAMBA and IMPBA could supply the devices and send them for use to wherever "Nats", "Trials"..or whatever are being run.
A defined measuring procedure should standardized as well.
If my 60mm motor is measured and found to be a "hair" over by one of the "Terrys" at an event...and I'm not allowed to race, but I measured it and the manufacturer says its 60mm... you had better have your ducks in a row to prove how and what you measure it by and with.
(P.S...not picking on the "Terrys"....but you guys are generally the organizers of the biggest events around here and therefore have to deal with any potential headaches
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Are timing devices used calibrated? If so, how?
Voltmeters? If so, how?
Are hull lengths ever verified? If so, How?
Are other hull dimensions verified? If so, How?
If people going to be held to a certain specified requirement, better be able to accurately verify it.
How something is verified is just as important as the specification.
Careful when opening the can...sometimes the worms get out and create a mess.
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