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ENGINES
Most engines used are
.15’s, with up to .25 being allowed in some instances. Twin
engine aircraft can use a maximum of .15’s and ducted fan
models can use a .25 on a tuned pipe. All other motors must use
the silencer supplied with the motor. Nobody wants to spend huge
sums of money on an aircraft that may not last past its first
flight so servo’s and motor’s are nothing exquisite. The
models are mostly made of foam, so the total outlay is actually
quite small for the amount of fun that one can have!
SAFETY
Safety is also an important
aspect of the sport. All people in front of the spectator line
are made to wear a helmet, similar to pylon rules. The audience
must be 60m away from the safety line. In front of the safety
line is where all the action takes place. In between the safety
line and the audience is the Pilot line and also the readiness
line.
FUTURE IN AUSTRALIA
Competitions are planned in the
future. One in Victoria, and another in NSW before the end of
the year. Initially, rules will be watched quite loosely so that
pilots can simply get out there and fly. As time goes on, and we
get closer to holding our inaugural State and National
championship’s rules will be strictly adhered to.
SO get out into the shed, start
warming up the foam cutter and build that little fighter that
you have always wanted but never started. Balsa kits can also be
acquired through ACES. Then, either organize your own contest,
or come along to some one else’s and see if you have what is
takes to become an ACE…………
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