SECTION 8  INDOOR FLYING

 

8.1  CLASSES

 

The following classes and rules apply.

 

BMFA Rules:

 

EZB

C02 Duration

Hand Launched Glider

 

FAI Rules:

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Peanut Scale

Open Scale

 

RAFMAA Rules:

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8.2  GENERAL RULES

 

Open Scale.  In variation to the BMFA rules, a competitor may enter more than one model at the discretion of the CD.  If more than one model is allowed, only the model gaining the highest overall marks will count in the final ranking. Models may be powered by CO2, Electric or Rubber and flown as a combined class.  Top

 

8.3  RAFMAA RULES

 

Helicopter.  There is no BMFA competition for indoor helicopters; therefore, the RAFMAA rules for Helicopter are based on the General BMFA Indoor Free Flight Rules as follows:

 

Specification.  A helicopter is defined as a rubber powered model deriving its lift from a powered rotating surface.  No static lifting surfaces are allowed; however, stabilising or anti-torque fins/devices may be used.

 

No of Flights.  The competitor shall be allowed 6 flights, the 2 best flight times being taken for classification.

 

Attempts.  Two attempts may be made for each official flight; an attempt may be called if the flight time is less than 10 seconds.

 

Timing.  If the model comes into contact with any part of the building other than the floor, and free movement ceases, the timekeeper shall continue to time the flight for a further 10 seconds.  If the model remains in contact with the building, timing will cease, and 10 seconds will be subtracted from the final time.  Should the model release itself from the building within 10 seconds, then timing will continue.  Top

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