GENERAL RACE PROVISIONS

Current as of 03/25/2008

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These provisions cover the general formats for all classes.  There may be some subtle changes from class to class.  The specific race information may cover changes that are not reflected in these provisions or in the specific racing class rules.  In any event, the specific race information and the rules for the specific classes take precedent.  Be sure to read the specific race information as it becomes available.  Many of the items listed here and in the specific racing classes are being held to the honor system.  We want to keep the fun aspect in racing without feeling like we have to micro manage these rules, so please read all information carefully.

  1. AMA membership will be required and proof will be verified.
  2. The current AMA safety code will be followed.
  3. Event will be a two-pylon course.
  4. All planes must comply with the current AMA safety code.
  5. Backup airframes will not be allowed.  This is on a per event basis.  Only one plane can be registered per class, per event.
  6. Fuel will be provided by the race organizer for the Sundowner and Sport Quickie classes only.  See specific class rules for more information.  All fuel left over from an event will be held by a member of the race committee and will be carried over to the next race.
  7. Propellers will not be provided for any of the current classes.  See specific class rules for more information.
  8. Inspections of all aircraft will occur immediately following the pilot and safety briefing.  Pilots will be asked to come to the briefing with their aircraft.  Sundowners will be asked to have the canopy off for the inspection.
  9. Heats will be run with 3 or 4 planes per heat depending on number of entries, 10 laps per heat.
  10. All pilots, callers and anyone else considered to be “on the course” or in front of the safety line will be required to wear an approved hard hat, (which will be provided if needed). There will be no flying in front of the dead line.
  11. All pushrods must be attached to the control surfaces and servos by either a clevis or other solid form. No ez connectors can be used, such as the ones shown here; http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=dubq1872&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go
  12. However, ez connectors can be used on the throttle connection.
  13. All engines will be required to have the throttle cut-off or engine shut-off available from the transmitter.
  14. All takeoffs will be roll on ground. Pilots will be notified that the heat is starting and, at the starter’s signal, will have 90 seconds to get the engine started and the plane airborne. Any pilot not in the air after 90 seconds will be signaled as a “No Start” and will not be allowed to take off. A re-fly may be granted under certain circumstances.
  15. At the end of 90 seconds, the starter will signal “go” and the race will begin.
  16. Official timing of the heat for all planes will begin when the first plane crosses the starting line after the “go” signal. From that point, all planes will be timed individually.
  17. Aircraft shall not fly lower that the tops of the pylons, (which will be between 15 and 20 feet high), at any time except during takeoff and landing.
  18. Any plane jumping the start will be required to circle to the left, (not loop), behind the starting line and start again.
  19. ALL planes must have flown prior to racing.  (I.e., no maiden flights on first heat).
  20. Planes may be inspected prior to racing.  Inspections may include verification that the control surfaces and clevis' and control rods/horns are secure, props are the correct size where applicable, fuel is the correct type where applicable and that the airframes and engines are in compliance as described in the specific racing classes.  Verification that the engine can be shut off from the transmitter may also be part of the inspection.  Any non-compliance found during inspection may result in disqualification if it cannot be remedied before the start of he first heat of the day.
  21. Depending on the number of entries, pilots may not be allowed to fly in the Sport Class if they are flying in the Sundowner or Sport Quickie class.  This will be done in the interest of time and to also do what we can to keep the Sport Class an "entry level" class.  However, pilots may fly in both the Sundowner and Sport Quickie classes.
  22. Entry fees will be determined on a race-by-race basis.  Entry fees will be on a per plane basis.  Check the specific race information for details.  Depending on the number of entries and possible unforeseen factors, up to 1/2 of the total monies received through entry fees may be given to the host club.  The other 1/2 of the monies received through entry fees may be given to the race organization to cover the costs of the race and any possible prizes, which is yet to be determined.
  23. Results will be entered into the scoring system and announced at the end of each event.
  24. All efforts will be made to insure that the matrix will be managed so that everyone in the class gets a chance to race against all other racers in the class.  This will be mainly dependent on the number of rounds that can be completed and the total number of pilots entered into each class.
  25. Points are awarded according to finish position and number of cuts per heat.  Depending on the number of planes in a heat, 3 or 4 points will be awarded for first place.  Second place will receive 2 or 3 points, (once again depending on number of planes in heat).  A cut will cost one point, two cuts will cost 2 points.  More than 2 cuts will result in a zero time and last place.  1 point will be awarded to last place as long as the plane finishes the heat.  0 points will be awarded due to a “Did not start” or “Did not finish”.  Ties will be resolved according to best time.  If a cut happens in the heat, the time will not count toward a best time for the plane.
  26. A points system will be followed and awards for the top 3 finishers will be given for both the Sundowner and Sport Quickie classes at the end of the racing season.  Points will be awarded according to overall finish position after each event.  1st place will be awarded 10 points, 2nd place will be awarded 9 points, 3rd place will be awarded 8 points, etc.  If there are more than 10 participants in each class, all places from 10th and lower will be awarded 1 point.  1 point will be awarded to any participant who registers for an event even if he/she does not race.

Change history:

03/25/2008-original draft published.

05/21/2008-added wording concerning backup aircraft.  Added wording for fuel being provided by race organizer and held over to next race.  Added wording about propellers not being provided.  Added wording about points system and year end awards.  Added wording about entering and announcing results at the end of the event.  Added wording about managing the matrix.  Added wording about inspecting the aircraft.

 

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