Perky Speed
This is a one design contest using the Megow PERKY designed by Matt Kania. The Perky was kitted by Megow of Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1947 and was a control line Class A speed plane with a span of 18″ and 64 sq. in area designed for .19 size ignition engines.
Rules
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NASS Perky OTS Speed Rules
November 6, 2007
Reviewed and approved by NASS Technical Director to ensure compliance with AMA Safety rules.
This is a one design speed event.
The Model is the 1946 Matt Kania designed Megow Perky. The rules are pretty basic.
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The Model must be built to the out line of the original 1946 Megow Perky design. Construction modifications allowed. |
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Model must be equipped with a 1 ½” or 1 ¾” Spinner. |
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Model must be equipped with two wheels of 1 3/8” to 1 ½” Diameter. |
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Only Suction type Fuel Systems are allowed. No Pressure Systems. |
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The Engine size shall be .15 cu in Glow or Diesel. Or .19 cu in Ignition engine. |
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Glow Engines are to use the AMA 10% Spec Control Line Speed Fuel. No fuel restrictions for Diesel or Ignition Engines. |
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No Tuned Pipes or Megaphone exhaust extensions allowed. Mini Pipes and Mufflers are ok. |
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Maximum Model weight shall be 23 oz. |
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The flying wires shall be 52’6’’ in length as measured from the centre line of the fuselage to the centre of the grip on the control handle. Only 2 wire control systems allowed. |
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The flying wires shall be .014” Diameter Solid Steel Music wire. Wire material shall be the AMA required ASTM A228M Spec wire. |
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A Pull Test of 25g’s shall be applies to the model, flying wires, handle and safety thong prior to each attempt. |
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The Model will be timed for 1 mile, 16 Laps from the point of release. |
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The Pilot is not required to use the AMA Speed Pylon. |
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A Contestant may enter more than one model. This would require an additional entry fee to be collected. |
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For each model entered, the Contestant will be given 4 attempts to complete 3 official flights. |
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All other safety rules in the AMA Rule book apply. |
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There will be one award for the Model closest to the Average Speed of all Models, and awards for Top Speed, 1st through 3rd place. |
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