CLUB 40 PYLON RACE RULES
09/01/2006
Sky Raider Mach II - World Models Mfg. Co., Ltd. and distributed in the USA by AirBorne Models.
GATEWAY R/C CLUB-40 AIRCRAFT (NON-CIRCUIT)
SIG Four Star-40 maybe used at “Gateway only” Club-40 race days.
The airframe must remain essentially stock in shape and dimensions. The fuselage side cheek extensions (Sky Raider) have been found to be a weak area. A single cross-brace is allowed and suggested, but it shall be no larger than ½” wide or thick. It is also suggested to reinforce the landing gear block. Any brand hardware such as clevises, pushrods, and horns, etc. may be used. The three wheels supplied in the kit must be used. The engine mount may also be changed, however the engine must remain upright.
The kit-supplied canopy is mandatory and it shall be located roughly as shown on the box. Any model that has raced prior to July 1st of this year that has a slightly different canopy shape, size, or location is considered grand-fathered and shall be allowed to continue racing, but if repairs are necessary, it is expected that it will be brought up to current standards. All control surfaces must be functional. It is suggested that standard servos be used. However there will be no mandatory internal inspections.
Any fuel tank may be used as long as only muffler pressure is used (no pen-bladder high pressure tanks).
A spinner must be used. Any brand may be used as long as it has a diameter of between 2” ~ 2-1/2”. NO PROP OR SPINNER NUTS ARE ALLOWED.
PROPELLER
Any prop may be used.
O.S. 40LA. The supplied OS muffler must be used. However the baffle may be removed. No tuned pipes. At this time there are no procedures established to check for stock engines, such as engine tear-downs, engine RPM checks, or establishing some form of claim rules. We are all here to race and to have fun -- and hopefully we are all gentlemen of honor. Please act accordingly.
Host clubs will provide the fuel which will be 15% Cool Power or equivalent. Its use is mandatory, and all fueling shall be done at the designated fueling station. It is requested that there be no other fuel jugs in the pit area.
Trim and colors may be changed as desired. However large numbers indicating the frequency channel you are racing on will be displayed as follows:
-The numbers will be a minimum of 10” high x 6” wide
-They will be located on the underside on the right wing and orientated vertically. That is the first number would be out near the wing tip with the top of the number towards the tip. The second number will be below it and between it and the fuselage.
-The purpose is to allow the pylon spotters to easily identify your model as it is banked during the turn.
Each pilot will have a dedicated R/C channel for there use at all races. The Pilot/Frequency list will be available to assist interested modelers to select their channel. In the event a new racer shows up at his first race with a radio on an established racer/s channel. Race personnel will attempt to accommodate the new person into the matrix with the stipulation that should that if they and the established pilot both qualify for the Gold race, the new pilot will yield. In any event, the earlier racers and their channels shall be considered / Grand-fathered / and not required to change. New racers will be expected to switch to an unused available channel by their next race.
RACING
Prior to the start of the race the starting judge will:
-Identify each aircraft to the judges.
-Announce a 90 second call for start engine and launch.
-At the end of the 90 seconds a 10 second countdown will commence.
-At the end of the 10 second countdown the starting judge will
announce “Start race” or by sounding a horn.
-All aircraft must be BEHIND the Start/Finish line at the sound of
“Start race” or starting horn. Any aircraft seen ahead of that line will
be given a one-lap penalty. An aircraft that violates the starting line
must continue the circuit and cannot cut back to the starting line.
-Any aircraft cutting a pylon will be given one lap penalty for each
pylon cut.
-10 official laps are to be flown.
First place 3 points 4 points
Second place 2 points 3 points
Third place 1 point 2 points