A few people have suggested that we rekindle the one-make comp. This used to be a WRCS favourite, with people using the Plagiarist as the aircraft of choice. Unfortunately, the Plagiarist isn't available now, but there are options:
The idea would be:
- One aircraft, built as standard, with minor modifications to trim/covering to aid identification when several are flying together
- Any ordinary sport IC motor up to, say, 46 size. No rear exhaust, no exotic racing engines (so OS, Super Tigre, Thunder Tiger, ASP, GMS etc would be fine, provided they were 46 or under (no 47 or over!!!))
- 10X6 prop suitable for IC motors (we could go with a one-make prop too)
- Standard exhaust - no taking out baffles
- Standard fuel - up to 10% nitro
- Servos - either as the model intended, or allow people to upgrade servo set-up if they wished
- Events - maybe 10 races throughout the year, usually on the same day that we had another major event, as a sideshow. Each person's best (say) 5 scores from the year would count, so no need to attend every event
- Models can be replaced in the event of a damage
- Only one pilot per model at each event (ie no model sharing)
- Open to bronze and gold wings
- Lots of fun
There are a few choices of model that we could use. I've just tried a Phoenix Scanner (costs $127 or less) - see my review HERE. Other ideas and suggestions would be very welcome.
This will come up for discussion on club night on 6th Feb. If you have views and would like to participate in this fun fly class, please either come along or email your comments to Clive and Kelvin by clicking This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., so they can pass your views on to the attendees on the night.
Thanks
Clive