Title: 25 ins & Kit scale

Nationals 2009Rules

for 25" and kit scale

Other than where specified below the events will be flown to BMFA rules

25" Rubber Duration

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Pre 1951 vintage designs (Eligibility andminor modifications to rule 3.18 )

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Maximum wing span 25"

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8" maximum diameter freewheelingpropeller, regardless of what is shown on the plan

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Two wheel undercarriage with separate legs,as shown on plan.

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3 flights, maximum to be decided on the day,plus unlimited fly-off

Kit Scale Rubber DurationEligible models :

Keil Kraft Junior Flying Scale, Veron Tru-Flitedesigns andWest Wings Wingleader series kits (Hurricane,Me 109, Spitfire, Tempest, Mustang, Corsair)

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6" maximum diameter freewheeling propeller

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Dimensions and wood sizes as plan (no fatnoses or tails)

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Rear peg in position shown

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Detachable noseblock permitted

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Tissue and dope finish (ie no Mylar or other plastic film)

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Spitfire, Hurricane, F.W.190, Harvard,ME109, Wildcat, Tempest, Mustang, Gannet and

Corsair may omit undercarriage and supportingstructure

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3 flights to 30, 60 and 90 second risingmaximums plus unlimited fly-off

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No reserve models but entrant may fly asecond model for no additional fee. Placings for both models will be recorded but only the bestplacing will count for the allocation of awards.

Plans for the eligible models are available as follows:-Veron Tru-Flite fromPhil Smith25 Verwood CrescentSouthbourneBournemouthDorsetBH6 4JE£1.50 per plan plus postage 60p for up to 6 plans.Keil Kraft Junior Flying Scale fromPeter Williams13 Southminster RoadCardiff WalesCF23 5ATTel. 029 20490501Email peter.awilliams@btinternet.comEnquire for pricesWest Wings Wingleader series kits from"All good model shops"

Last updated 13 January 2009

Title: 4oz; 8oz; Wakefield & Lightweight

Rubber

COMMON TO ALL

1. No turbulators unless shown on the original plan.2. No electronic/electrical thermal detecting equipment.3. One reserve model per class.4. The type of undercarriage shown on the plan must be fitted to the model.5. The model must have been designed and flown before January 1951. If it is an unpublished design thecompetitor gives a personal assurance of its authenticity and agrees to give all design information to SAM 35 for printing in the magazine or Yearbook if requested.6. Max decided on the day.7. The only plastic covering allowed is on the fin.

4oz WAKEFIELD

1. 1934-1936 designs.2. Weight not less than 4oz.3. Tailplane area unrestricted. Note: 4oz Wakes were covered in Columns 34 and 37 in SAM 35 Speaks. There are not many designs to choosefrom, so "4oz types" such as the Veron Eagle and the Northern Arrow are allowed.

8oz. WAKEFIELD

1. 1937 - 1950 designs2. Weight not less than 8oz.3. Tailplane area unrestricted for 1937 designs but not more than 33% of wing area for 1938-1950 designs.

Common to both Wakefield classes:

1. Wing area 200 sq.in.+/- 10 sq.in.(actual, not projected).