Class 2 & 1/2A Team Race «

Class 2 & 1/2A Team Race

Rules

4.5

AUSTRALIAN TEAM RACES
Classes 1/2A and 2 [Australian Rules]
(As per MAAA TEAM RACE)

Class 1/2A and 2 events to Australian Rules are similar to the FAI team race but use different size models. FAI team race rules apply except as follows:

4.5.1

Model Characteristics

It is necessary for the model to carry a realistic scale model pilot’s head. Exhaust shrouds not required, engine mounting lugs and fuel feed lines can be exposed.

	Class 1/2A	Class 2
Motor capacity total	1.6 cc max	5.00 cc max
Minimum wing area	5.8 dm2	8 dm2
Minimum cross section [at pilot]	76 mm X 38 mm	95 mm X 51 mm
Max. fuel tank capacity	6.00 cc	30.00 cc

4.5.2

Contest Requirements

	Class ½ A	Class 2
	Class ½ A	Up to 3.5cc (0.21cu in)	3.5 to 5.00cc (0.29 cu in)
Min. control line length	14.2 metres	18.3 metres	18.3 metres
Min. line diameter	0.30 mm	0.40 mm (-0.011mm)	0.455 mm (-0.011mm)
Load test (before each heat)	25g	35g	35g
Maximum weights	500gm	850 gm	950gm

4.5.3

	Class ½ A	Class 2
	Class ½ A	Up to 3.5cc (0.21cu in)	3.5 to 5.00cc (0.29 cu in)
Heats and semi-finals	90 laps	70 laps	70 laps
Finals	180 laps	140 laps	140 laps

At least one refuelling stop is required in heats, semi finals and finals.
A team shall consist of a pilot, a mechanic and an assistant (if required)
The contest shall be divided into two preliminary rounds and a final. Each entrant team shall be given the opportunity to fly once in each preliminary round.

4.5.4

Class ½ A

Class 2

Up to 3.5cc
(0.21cu in)

3.5 to 5.00cc
(0.29 cu in)

Flight circle radius

17.7 metres

22.1 metres

4.5.4.b

The site may be laid out on grass. A hard surface may be used for the pilot’s/centre circle but is not mandatory.

4.5.5

A race will be terminated 10 minutes for heats and 15 minutes for finals after the starting signal.