Midge Speed

Rules

 

14.	Midge Speed
14.1.	General
	Midge speed is a one design event based on the simple to build Midge design. This is a suitable introduction to speed flying using easy to fly, low cost equipment.
14.2.	Speed Site
	The speed circle shall preferentially be marked out on grass. Use of a pylon is preferred if available.
14.3.	Characteristics of a Midge Speed Model
	14.3.1.	Maximum Engine Capacity: 1.6cc
	14.3.2.	Engine Type: Any plain bearing non schnuerle ported diesel engine may be used. (eg PAW 3 port, Silver Swallow Cipolla Junior, Taipan PB etc)
	14.3.3.	Model Design:
		14.3.3.1.	The model must conform to the original “Mercury Midge” plan or the CLAS “Basic Midge”.
		14.3.3.2.	Dimensions shown on the plan are for construction purposes only and will not be used for model processing.
		14.3.3.3.	The fuselage may be widened to suit the engine used.
	14.3.4.	Fuel System: A suction feed fuel system shall be used.
	14.3.5.	Fuel: The fuel is unrestricted.
14.4.	Control Systems
	14.4.1.	Line Length: The length of the control lines must be 10.66m. The length is measured from the face of the handle grip to the centre line of the model.
	14.4.2.	Control lines: Two multi-strand control line wires of a minimum diameter of 0.3mm shall be used. No intentional twisting or linking of the lines is allowed.
	14.4.3.	Line Tests: A pull test of 20g shall be applied to the model/line/handle combination.
14.5.	Contest Procedure
	14.5.1.	Attempts: Each contestant shall be allowed two (2) attempts per round to record an official flight. It will be considered an attempt when the pilot does not signal, or does not engage the control handle in the pylon within 3 minutes after the starting signal.
	14.5.2.	Official Flight: A flight is official whenever the competitor places his handle in the pylon or signals if no pylon is available.
	14.5.3.	Number of Flights: Each competitor is entitled to three (3) official flights.
	14.5.4.	Timing: Timing will commence two (2) laps after the handle is placed in the pylon (or the pilot signals if no pylon), and will continue for six (6) laps.
	14.5.5.	Flying Height: Flying height shall be between 1 and 3 metres during the official flight.
	14.5.6.	Whipping: Use of physical effort to increase the model’s speed will result in disqualification.
	14.5.7.	Best Time: The competitors best time for 6 laps from 3 official flights shall be used for calculating the contest results.
14.6.	Contest Results
	14.6.1.	Placings: Midge Speed will normally be flown in conjunction with Australian Combined speed. The competitors result will be calculated as a percentage of the current Australian record in Midge Speed.