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)AN ALL NEW CONTROL LINE COMPETITIONFROM PETERBOROUGH MODEL FLYING CLUBCOMMENCING IN 2010- JUST FOR FUN!

In the mid 1980's and through to 1998 the Peterborough MFC Cabbage Patch Nats. became acatalyst for mixing new C/L events with established ones. When the Cabbage Patch ceasedinnovation also took a dive and all that is left from those heady days is Peacemaker Stunt whichitself is now in severe decline. The PMFC 60 years control line celebration in 2005 introducedWeatherman Speed for the 2006 season and with the help of Dick Roberts (who produceddetailed rules) has become a hugely successful event in just 4 years. With existing C/Lcompetitions set up into distinct categories it is inevitable that the separate fraternities of Stunt,Racing and Speed tend to operate within their particular main interest groups. We know frompast success that if an event can be interesting enough it is possible to attract modellers fromother disciplines to dip their toes into something different provided the challenge is interestingand does not take up too much time nor is expensive. So our thinking was driven by what couldbe done to create a new fun class that the majority of clubs with control line members would beable to take part in which would break the mould and create a really popular new competitionwithout taking too much time and money away from dedicated specialised control line pursuits. We came up with the following main aims:- a)Create a new idea which does not compromise existing control line competitions b)Select a suitable model which will interest a wide range of aeromodellers and must beattractive, simple and inexpensive. c)Enable a team of up to three members embrace with one model and engine combinationstunt, racing and speed competitions. Any plain or ball race engine up to 1.5cc may beused. d)Arrange for sponsorship to cover all prizes for the 2010 season. e)Organise at least three competitions in 2010, the first to be held under the SAM 35banner at Barkston May Bank Holiday Nats, 29

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May. The second at the SAM35Gala at Old Warden on 26

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June and the third planned for the Old Warden Festival of Flight 11th/12

September.After much enjoyment sifting through over 100 designs we have selected Ron Moulton’s"RASCAL" Published in Aeromodeller in May 1957 Plan Number CL 660 which is widelyavailable from all the plan banks. With a wingspan of 26",engines up to 1.5cc, attractive design

features, easy to build and the ability to fly the vintage stunt schedule, look like a team racer andcertainly put on a turn of speed, Ron’s model fits the bill to perfection! So what about the rules? 1)Model to be built as per Aeromodeller Plan May 1957, BMFA number to be clearly visibleon outside wing. Outstanding models will be eligible for a Concours prize at eachcompetition. 2)Up to a maximum of 3 team members who can select respective roles i.e. one member could fly the stunt schedule, one could specialise in engine starting and pitting, while thethird may wish to pilot in racing and speed.

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combination can be agreed by therespective team members. Each team member must be named for the competition entrysheets along with their respective BMFA numbers. In this competition the pilot does nothave to start the motor in the stunt section.

Model to fly on 45' lines of .012 diameter from centreline of model to centreline of handlefor all three sections of the competition. Pull test of model weight x 10 for every entrant.3a)It is not compulsory to fly all three sections of the competition but obviously any teamflying less than the three elements will earn fewer points. 4)Only one motor per model for all three elements of the competition. 5)Teams are allowed multiple entries but only one motor per model as in (4) above. 6)Tanks may be increased in size to allow the SAM35 Vintage Schedule be flown as asingle flight.

Cut-outs may be fitted for the Team Race element (they will require easy detachmentfrom the elevator horn for the stunt section and some means of clipping to the fuselage when notin use). Cut-outs may be obtained from Stuart Robinson, 2 Brooklyn Street, Utley, Keighley,West Yorkshire, BD20 6DU.8)Any commercial propeller may be used. Teams may change props. for the differentelements of the competition. 9)As it is anticipated entrants may well be flying in other C/L events at the meeting datespublished, one flight per element will be flown. At the Contest Director’s discretion thismay be increased to two flights per element (Stunt, T/R, Speed) where the situationallows.10)The Old Time (SAM 35) Vintage Stunt Schedule to be flown. Maximum of 8 minutes fromentering the circle to exit allowed. 60 secs. to start motor from signal to judge. One flightper competitor. Pilot does not have to start motor.

11)Team Race Heats to be 80 laps with 2 pit stops flown 2 up. One heat per team per competition. Fastest three teams go through to final. If two pit stops are not done within80 laps. timing will continue until two stops plus one lap have been completed. 12)Final 160 laps with minimum of 3 stops. Team Racing Scoring as follows:-1st in final 250 points2nd 2003rd 1754th fastest heat 1505th 1256th 1007th 758th 509th 25

SPEED COMPETITION ELEMENT

1)Model timed from standing ROG start. 2)10 laps in total. 3)Handle on chest from commencement of lap 2. 4)Whipping will mean instant disqualification no warning given. 5)One attempt per competitor. 6)Maximum time allowed per competitor from entering the circle with lines attached is 4minutes. Over 4 minutes no score.

SPEED SCORING AS FOLLOWS:-

Fastest Time 250 points2nd 2003rd 1754th 1505th 1256th 1007th 758th 509th 25