CLUB ELECTRIC CLASS
Current as of 01/28/2019
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4.
CLUB 40 CLASS
PLEASE NOTE: If
the listed class does not specifically say that something can or cannot be
done to an engine or airframe or any other component, it should be considered
that it CANNOT be done.
Also
note that the models that qualify for the Club 40 class can also race in the
Sport Class, however, if an airframe is raced in the Sport class, it must
continue to be legal while running in the Club 40 class.
4.1
The models for this class will be limited to the following
airframes:
The World Models Sky
Raider Mach II ARF or ARC, per instructions:
http://airborne-models.com/html/Zproductdetails.asp?ProductID=147
The World Models LA Racer 40 ARF, per
instructions: http://airborne-models.com/html/Zproductdetails.asp?ProductID=91
SIG 4-STAR 54 EG ARF, per instructions: https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEZEX&P=0
Or
https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEZFD&P=0
4.2
The engines for this class will be limited to any stock production
2-stroke sport engine with a maximum displacement of no more than .46 ci. This
includes but is not limited to the following:
O.S. 46AXII,
O.S. 46AX, O.S. 46FX, Thunder Tiger Pro 46, SuperTigre GS-
45 Dual BB ABC, GMS .46 ABC BB, Evolution .46NX, Magnum XLS 46, ASP
S46AII, or any clones/copies of the listed engines.
NOTE:
Contact a member of the racing committee if you have an engine that is
not listed to verify it is ok to use.
4.3
All engines must be of stock configuration with no modifications or
enhancements.
4.4
Purpose built engines such as Nelson, Rossi or Jett engines are not
allowed.
4.5
Y.S. engines are not allowed.
4.6
Muffler must be the original OEM muffler that is supplied with the
engine. No enhancements or modifications can be made to the muffler to
increase performance, with the exception that the baffles may be removed.
If it is necessary to replace the muffler, it must be a replacement in kind to
the original muffler supplied with the engine. No Pitts Style mufflers.
4.7
No tuned pipes or boost mufflers allowed.
4.8
Minimum dry weight of the model will be 4 lbs. 8 oz., (4.5 lbs.),
(Ready to fly, no fuel).
4.9
Fuel for this class will be provided by the race organization.
Fuel will have a Nitro-Methane content of 15%.
NOTE: If a model is flown
in this class AND the Sport Class, it will be required that the pilot remove the
fuel from the tank before and after racing in the Club 40 class.
Only fuel provided for the Club 40 class is to be used during heats flown
in this class.
4.10
Propeller will be limited to the APC 10 X 7 Sport Prop only.
Propeller will be the responsibility of the pilot. Race organization will
not provide propeller. Propeller will not be modified in any way.
Only whatever is needed to achieve proper balance may be done to prop as long as
it does not change the pitch, length, thickness of blades or hub or anything
that else that may change or enhance performance.
4.11
It is recommended that the servos installed are the ones listed in
the assembly manual. At a minimum,
the servos must be a standard size rated at least 40-oz/in. torque at 4.8 volts.
No micro servos allowed.
4.12
Model must be assembled according to the manual with no changes to
the external outline of the model. No modifications or enhancements to the
airfoils or any other part of the model are allowed.
4.13
Graphics may be added or removed or plane may be completely
re-covered as long as no changes are made to the internal or external structure.
4.14
Pushrods may be replaced as long as it does not enhance
performance.
4.15
Control horns may be replaced as long as it does not enhance
performance.
4.16
E-Z connectors are not allowed on any of the control surfaces,
however they may be used on the throttle connection.
4.17
Engine shut off or throttle cutoff must be available from the
transmitter.
4.18
Tail wheel assembly may be replaced as long as it does not enhance
performance.
4.19
Main wheels and tail wheel may be replaced as long as they are at
least the same width and diameter as the original wheels that came with the kit.
4.20
Main landing gear must be the original style that came with the
kit. Gear may be re-painted or stripped completely clear of any paint or
color, however, nothing may be added or removed from the leading or trailing
edges nor any other part of the landing gear that may enhance performance.
4.21
If the kit is supplied with wheel pants, it will be up to the pilot
to install them or not, they are not required.
4.22
Sealing the hinge gaps is allowed.
4.23
Spinner may be replaced, however it must be a minimum of the same
size as included with or recommended by the kit.
4.24
It is highly encouraged that you add graphics to your aircraft to
make it easy to identify while in the air.