R/C Scale

See below for contact information and links to related resources:

Rules

• RC Scale Rules
• 2008 Indoor RC Scale Series Rules

Scale Classes for 2008 and beyond

Sportsman / ARF Scale Rules

The current Sportsman rules apply with the addition of:

1. The model was acquired in a substantially completed state, including the surface finish, and required only assembly. The model is either a recognised ARF or a model built by another person.
2. A contestant may make multiple entries, at the discretion of the CD. (This rule is to promote more entries while also allowing the CD to limit them if/when numbers require this.)
3. The weight of the model is limited only by the maximum allowed by NZMAA, subject to any relevant certification requirement. (This rule is not really new – it clarifies the current Sportsman weight provision.)

Classic Scale Rules

1. The entrant must be the builder of the model but prefabricated and composite kits may be used without penalty. Models purchased with surface finish applied (ARF) are not eligible.( If they have been recovered and refinished by the builder, then they are eligible)
2. A contestant may make multiple entries, at the discretion of the CD.
3. The weight of the model is limited only by the maximum allowed by NZMAA, subject to any relevant certification requirement.
4. F4C flying rules are applied. Flight Points account for approximately 75% of the maximum total points.

(Theoretical Flying points available = 3000)

5. Scale Appearance Points account for approximately 25% of the maximum Total Points. (Theoretical Static points available = 1000)
6. Documentation for Scale Appearance judging is mounted on one folded A3 sheet and comprises:
   • Photographs, which are the primary reference for judging scale outlines and shapes. Provision of a scale drawing is optional.
   • Evidence of colours and markings, that may be include any or all of: photographs, colour drawings, colour chips, and written descriptions.

   For an example of Typical documentation click here.

    

7. One or more judges may be appointed to award Scale Appearance Points. If there is more than one judge, points are awarded by consensus.

8.   Scale Appearance Points Allocation (for Score Sheet)

Front View =  100 points

Side View =  100 points

Plan View =  100 points

Colour     =  100 points

Markings = 100 points

Craftsmanship = 500 points

Classic Team Scale Rules

The Classic Scale rules apply, with the additional rule that entries are made by a team comprising the flyer and the builder of the model, who must be present.

F4C Scale Rules

The current F4C rules apply, with the additional rule that the weight of the model is limited only by the maximum allowed by NZMAA, subject to any relevant certification requirement, except for World Championship team trials and any specified international events that require F4C weight limits.

(The purpose of this weight relaxation is to encourage more entries.)

Indoor R/C Scale Series 2008

The Indoor R/C Scale Group will host a series of three low-key indoor R/C scale competitions in the Auckland region in April, July and September 2008.

This advance notice is to stimulate interest and building activity with plenty of time in hand.

Specific dates and venue will be announced later.

It is intended that the flight space will have an area of at least two basketball courts, but the size of the venue will depend, for financial reasons, on the number of people who indicate their intention to enter.

There will be three separate classes at each event:

1.      Scale ARF - for models such as the new Kyosho Minium Cessna, and including acquired models.

2.      Simple Scale - with simplified judging of scale appearance worth 30% of total points and in which profile fuselage models can be entered without disadvantage. The builder-of-model rule applies.

3.      Full Scale - with judging of scale fidelity and craftsmanship worth 50% of total points. The builder-of-model rule applies.

The same flight rules will apply to all classes – only the static rules differ.

Team entries are welcome, provided that both builder and pilot are present.

Multiple entries in each class are welcome.

Entry fee is $10 for the first model by an entrant and $5 for each additional model.

To obtain a copy of the Rules for the 2008 Series and to express interest in entering, contact Wayne Cartwright at waynecartwright@wave.co.nz, or phone 09 294 6562.

The Indoor R/C Scale Group is an informal group of modellers. Its founding members are Bryan Spencer (Convenor), Wayne Cartwright (NZMAA RC Scale SIG liaison), Glen Sayers, Bruce Keegan, Chris Whinchcombe, Greg Whitcombe, and Angus MacDonald. Membership is open and free. All entrants in the 2008 events will automatically become members. To join the Indoor R/C Scale Group now, contact Bryan Spencer at bspencer@xtra.co.nz.

Contact

Brian Borland (Secretary)
88 Verran Road,
Birkenhead

Auckland  0625

Email: borlands@xtra.co.nz
Telephone 09 483 9679

Links

• Scale events
• FAI- Scale Info
• NZ RC Scale Yahoo Newsgroup

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