Montvale, VA

[ClayK]

Anyone know if this event is still on in September?

[Magnumeng]

Clay,

No idea if it is... I printed off the AMA rules for the event though and will be practicing this weekend at the field. I just can not figure out if I can use a 50 size bird for the contest.

[DavidH]

You can use any size heli up to the maximum limits outlined in the AMA regulations

http://www.modelaircraft.org/comp/0506Rulebook/rc-heli.pdf


Characteristics.

Rotor diameter Max is 1780 mm.
• 4.1. Area. Maximum swept area of the lifting
rotor(s) is 250 square decimeters (26.02 square feet).
Count only once any area of superposition, except
coaxial helicopters whose rotors are farther than one
(1) rotor radius apart, in which case, count the total
area of both rotors.
• 4.2. Weight. Maximum of six (6) kilograms
(13.22 pounds) without fuel and batteries.
4.3. Motor. Maximum total swept volume is:
• 4.3.1. Two-stroke glo motor(s); 15 cubic centimeters
(0.91 cubic inches). Four-stroke motor(s);
20 cubic centimeters (1.21 cubic inches).
4.3.2. Two-stroke gasoline motor(s); 25 cubic
centimeters (1.5 cubic inches).
4.3.3. Electric motor(s); maximum of 30 cells
and one battery change after the hovering maneuvers.
4.3.4. It is recommended that noise level be
monitored. The maximum noise level should be 96
decibels (dB) measured at three (3) meters from the
center line of the model when the helicopter is in stationary
hover at one and one-half (1-1/2) meters over
concrete or macadam. If the model is hovered over
bare ground or short grass, the level should be 94 dB.
The measurement should be taken at a height of one
and one-half (1-1/2) meters and at a 90 degree angle
to the flight path. Additionally, this should be on the
exhaust side and slightly downwind from the exhaust
point. The contestant should be notified if the model
fails the test, although, at this point, there shall be no
penalty imposed.
4.4. Gyro. An electronic rate gyro may be used
on the yaw axis only.



David

[Dr.Ben]

I've sent Marshall an email to see what his plans for this year are.

Ben Minor

[ClayK]

The email I sent got bounced back. :(

[flyva]

Thanks ClayK for your interest. Sorry to say no Montvale contest this year as personal issues have me crippled.

AMA contest flying is fun and will quickly make you a better pilot. Practice, practice... you'll find sucess at the bottom of every case of fuel.

[ClayK]

Drat. Guess I'll have to wait till next year.