CompRulesRCSlopeSoaring

This event is open to models having only rudder and elevator controls but includes V-tail controlled models with a control mixer system. The following rules apply:

Timing. After launching his model, each competitor is allowed one minute for it to gain height and then 10 minutes in which to complete the schedule. A re-launch maybe made at any time during a round; however, timing will be continuous and manoeuvre scoring will cease at 10 minutes.

Manoeuvres. The following manoeuvres are to be flown in any chosen order:

Stall turn left

360 degrees turn

Stall turn right

3 inside loops

1 outside loop (may be completed from upright or inverted flight)

3 turn spin

5 seconds inverted flight

1 barrel roll

Reversal.

Scoring. Each manoeuvre will be scored out of 10 points with a bonus mark out of 10 points for overall presentation and positioning. When more than one round is flown the best scores (up to a maximum of 2 scores) obtained by each competitor will be taken to determine the final placings.

CD Discretion. These rules may be varied at the discretion of the CD to suit local conditions. Top

Multi-Channel Aerobatics

This event is open to models having 3 or more control functions. The following rules apply:

Timing. After launching his model, each competitor is allowed one minute for it to gain height and then 10 minutes in which to complete the schedule. A relaunch may be made at any time during a round; however, timing will be continuous and manoeuvre scoring will cease at 10 minutes. When more than one round is flown the best scores (up to a maximum of 2 scores) obtained by each competitor will be taken to determine the final placings.

Manoeuvres: The following manoeuvres are to be flown in any chosen order:

Stall turn left

Stall turn right

Two axial rolls

Two inside loops

2 outside loops (may be completed from upright or inverted flight)

360 degrees turn inverted

3 turn spin

1 horizontal eight

1 cuban eight

1 x 4 point roll

5 secs inverted flight (straight and level)

Double Immelmann

Scoring. Each manoeuvre will be scored out of 10 points with a bonus mark out of 10 points for overall presentation and positioning.

CD Discretion. These rules may be varied at the discretion of the CD to suit local conditions. Top

Cross Country

The aim of this event is to complete a cross-country course comprising a number of obstacles and turning points within a time specified by the CD. Any type of R/C glider may be used. The exact organisation of the even will be governed by the layout of the course itself determined by the terrain and weather conditions. However, the following general rules apply:

Helpers. Helpers are allowed to act as a guide to the pilot and if difficult obstacles are encountered the helper may take charge of the transmitter while the pilot negotiates the obstacle.

Vehicles. The use of a vehicle to follow the model around a course is forbidden.

Attempts. A flight is declared an attempt once the contestant has moved away from the launch point or box. Only ONE such attempt is allowed per competitor per round.

Re-launches. A re-launch may be made at any time during a round; the CD will nominate the appropriate point for re-launch. Timing will be continuous throughout re-launches unless the need for re-launch was caused by a mid-air collision as in sub-para e. below.

Collisions. If a contestant suffers a mid-air collision timing will cease at the moment the model crash lands. The model may be re-launched, repaired and re-launched or a new model launched from a point no further into the course than where the collision occurred. Timing will recommence at re-launch.

Completion. The course is deemed to have been completed when both the model and pilot have passed all the relevant turning point markers as briefed by the CD and the model is landed; timing ceases at this point.

Scoring. Scoring will be as follows:

1 point per obstacle crossed within the allotted time.

1 point per turning point rounded within the allotted time

Landing bonus, as arranged.

CD Discretion. These rules may be varied at the discretion of the CD to suit local conditions. Top

Pylon Racing

This event is open to any type of R/C glider. Racing will be over a course with pylons set approx.

100 metres apart. The following rules apply:

Racing will start after allowing one minute from launch for models to gain height. A 'sail boat' start will be used with the last 10 secs being counted down by a time-keeper. Any model going through the gate early is to be turned back to re-enter.

Preliminary heats will be flown based on frequency availability and the number of contestants. Each heat will comprise a maximum of 4 models racing over 5 laps; each model will be timed. From the first heats, the heat winners and an equal number of fastest losers will go forward to the next rounds. The final will be flown over 10 laps.

A re-launch may be made at any time during a race provided that the model and contestant return to the previous turning point passed for the launch and that timing is continuous throughout this procedure.

These rules may be varied at the discretion of the CD to suit local conditions. Top

Power Scale Soaring

All models must be based on a full sized powered aircraft (gliders are not permitted). the model will be judged on 3 separate occasions:

Static.

Flight 1.

Flight 2.

Static. The model will be judged static from a distance not less than 5 feet, taking into account complexity, accuracy of outline, colour and markings. Documentation is required in the form of a 3-view drawing and a colour picture/photograph of the subject aircraft showing same colour scheme and markings. Scoring will be carried out in accordance with the Power Clubman Scale score sheet.

Flights. The model will fly 3 set manoeuvres and 2 optional manoeuvres:

Set Manoeuvres:

360 degrees turn.

Figure eight circuit.

Procedure turn.

Optional Manoeuvres:

To be nominated before flight. Top

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Multi-channel Aerobatics

Cross Country

Pylon Racing

Power Scale Soaring

Two Channel Aerobatics

Competition Rules

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