It sounds like we need to better define the INTENT of the P-Limited class.
People's thoughts seem to get lost in long conversations. Perhaps each of us can provide a bullet list of the things that they expect P-LTD to provide; A Class Philosophy or Statement of Intent.
According to the current rules, the power systems are all based on past and current RTR offerings from only TWO manufacturers; Horizon Hobby and Tower Hobbies (Pro Boat and AquaCraft).
The rules and limitations are also written from an "RTR" standpoint, but there IS a mention of additionally allowed motors.
No mission/Intent statement was ever included in the rules (hindsight is 20/20), so perhaps we should try to define that now for future use?
For reference, here are the fundamental part of the existing rules that may or may not influence your thoughts:
d. P-Limited Approved Motors
i) The motors shall be used as shipped from the manufacturer, with the
exception of creating a drive shaft flat spot, adding water cooling, and
allowing the motor to be connected to the ESC by any means.
iii) In addition, the CD has the discretion to allow the following:
(a) An aftermarket motor that is a re-labeled and exact copy of any
approved motor.
(b) Any generational change of an approved motor, or a motor that
is used in a Ready To Run (RTR) offering from a manufacturer
that produces over 100 units of said offering, as long as there is
no more than a 5% increase in any of the following
manufacturers specifications as compared to any single
approved motor: Kv, maximum constant amperage rating,
mass, and MSRP.
(c) The race flyer shall list additional allowed motors for the event
To make it easier to decipher, rule iii.b, it can be read to be this:
The CD has the discretion to allow the following:
1) An aftermarket motor that is a re-labeled and exact copy of any
approved motor.
2) Any generational change of an approved motor.
3) Any motor that is used in a Ready To Run (RTR) offering from a manufacturer
that produces over 100 units of said offering. (as long as there is no more than a 5% increase in any of the following manufacturers specifications as compared to any single approved motor: Kv, maximum constant amperage rating, mass, and MSRP.)
4) Any additional motor allowances, as long as they are listed on the Race Flyer.
SO, anyone care to share a concise, bulleted list, or perhaps a sentence or two "Statement of Intent" on what they think "P-LIMITED" means as a race class??
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