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International Formula One Air Racing Association www.if1airracing.com FORMULA FORUM Volume 4 MMXVIII IF1 INC. Formula Forum © 2018 EXECUTIVE TOM DEHART International Formula One COMMITTEE Technical Director Pylon Air Racing, Inc. All STEVE SENEGAL 3229 Cannon Ave. rights reserved. President Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-281-9634 (cell) Formula Forum is the official 130 Lassen Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 tech.director@if1airracing. publication of International com Formula One Pylon Air 650-346-6967 (cell) [email protected] Racing, Inc., a Texas non- BOB BEMENT profit Operations Director corporation. Member of the Air DAVE TRIANO 7320 Old Stage Trail Racing Council of the United Vice President Kelsey, CA 95667 States. Published bi-monthly. 530-318-5872 530-622-1434 vice.president@IF1airracing. ops.director@if1airracing. DISCLAIMER Articles appearing herein may com com be edited and are the opinion of the authors and not necessarily TAMMY DEHART PHILIP GOFORTH the opinion of IF1 Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Pilot Committee Chairper- 3229 Cannon Ave. son FORUM Send contributions to: Klamath Falls, OR 97603 [email protected] CONTRIBUTIONS Editor, Naomi Dschaak 541-591-1785 (cell) 5139 W 7th Ave., [email protected] STEVE TUMLIN Kennewick, WA 99336 Technical Rules Committee 509-366-8380 (cell) DIRECTORS Chairperson PO Box 2 E-mail: newsletter@ JEFF ZALTMAN Genoa, NV 89411 if1airracing.com Promotions Committee 949-374-0999 (cell) All contributions remain Chairperson [email protected] property of Formula Forum. Calle Seca 2, 3-1 Barcelona 08003, JEFF GUNN Spain MEMBERSHIP Membership in IF1 is open Procedure Rules Commit- +34-652-644-566 to pilots, owners, crews and tee Chairperson (Spain cell) technical people active in 504 Park Lane [email protected] Formula One Air Racing for Corona, CA 92879 $60/yr. Anyone may join as a 951-310-2265 non-voting Associate Member, [email protected] $35/yr. Applications available m from the secretary or on-line. CONTENTS RULES For IF1 Technical and Page Section Author Procedure rules, check on-line 3 Presidents Page Steve Senegal at: www.if1airracing.com 6VP Page Dave Triano 7Secretary/Treas Tammy DeHart WEBSITE Grace Sturgess, Webmaster 8 Promo News Jeff Zaltman [email protected] 9Tech Rules Chair Tom DeHart 323-258-1727 10 Pilot Interview Lonnie Perkins COVER PHOTO Race #99 What Airplane, Honey? 11 International News Jeff Zaltman Photo © 2017 Rob Miller 12 AR-1 World Cup Results BACK COVER PHOTO 14Proposed Rule Changes Multi-planes AR-1 World Cup Thailand Photo © 2017 Jane Jarvis 16 Photographers Corner 17 Market Place

2 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 2018 President’s Page Shortly after the return from http://mynews4.com/on-your-side/ Thailand, I went to Las Vegas on on-your-side-iteam/on-your-side- From the behalf of IF1 to attend the 2017 development-could-push-national- IF-1 Class International Council of Air Shows championship-air-races-out-of- President (ICAS) convention. Fred Telling, reno-stead. Steve T6 Class President and newly The Sport Class President updated Senegal elected RARA Chairman, and Terry us on the status of their work with Mather were there as well. the NTSB and FAA regarding their

© 2010 Brigitta Nurmi The RARA Operations Director, mishap in 2017 and I updated the invited the Class Presidents to sit group on the status of IF1’s work with the NTSB and FAA regarding he final quarter of 2017 saw down in a less hectic environment T our mishap in 2016. You, of 17 Formula One Aircraft, Pilots, at the ICAS convention and course, know of the work we did Crew, and support personnel, discuss how the Reno NCAR with the FAA to remain accredited travel to Thailand for the AirRace could be improved. Your board for the 2017 season. That part of 1 World Cup. Additionally four and I decided that if RARA and the process is complete and our IF1 Board members were there as several other Class Presidents revised procedures worked well part of the Official IF1 Sanctioning were going to be there, it would in September. As of the end of committee, two IF1 Board be in the best interest of IF1 to 2017 and into 2018 however, we members competed and three attend. My meeting with RARA are still providing information members assisted as part of the was productive, leading to a to the NTSB regarding our 2016 Contest Committee. Unfortunately commitment from Fred and Terry procedures and the current my column doesn’t have space to to streamline the registration revision to those procedures. individually mention and thank process, maintain the current everyone by name, but IF1 owes level of prize money for our The RARA Presidents meeting is you a huge debt of gratitude for Class, and work with the runway scheduled for February 22nd and helping to make the event the construction company to modify 23rd; more on these and other success it was. IF1 could not their schedule to lessen the topics will be discussed at that exist without everyone’s effort. impact on the 2018 PRS and time. This was IF1’s second trip to the NCAR. A side benefit of attending U-Tapao airport and it was bigger As you know, runway construction the ICAS convention was the and more exciting than the first; at Stead is slated for this year opportunity to attend the with more aircraft, more racing and will impact operations many ICAS presentations. The and more co-located activities. during the 2018 PRS and NCAR. most relevant ones, showed During PRS, runway 08-26 will be the historical distribution of Congratulations to Tim Cone, the closed with only runway 14-32 attendees at air shows, and the AirRace 1 World Cup Gold winner available for takeoff and landing. demographics of those who and Swaid Rahn, the AirRace The taxiway in front the guard attend. The trend I’m sorry to 1 World Cup Silver winner. hangar will be available for non- report, does not bode well for Complete coverage can be found normal operations. During NCAR, the future of air shows and air at https://youtu.be/X-60GSWtIeo a portion of runway 08-26 at racing unless things change. The Congratulations to all AirRace 1 the approach end of 08 will be fact is that the staple of air show World Cup contestants. unusable. RARA also updated attendees, males over fifty, are not us on the development of the attending as much as they once property at the Stead airport that did; primarily due to a reduction may impact the future of air racing in that population. Unfortunately, there. More information on this the next generations, those under topic can be found at: fifty and those who are 18-39 Continued on page 4 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 3 2018 President’s Page (contd) years of age, are not as enamored sport, but as a way to connect Aviation Event Specialist, and with flight as we were; and they with the younger crowd through John Goldfluss, FAA Western are the ones with increasing collaboration with sponsors Pacific Regional Event Specialist. discretionary income. They that our target audience, men All continued to be impressed offered solutions called for finding and women under 50, can relate and appreciative of the new ways for these groups to to. For example, one successful professionalism exhibited while interact with the performers and performer has a fragrance addressing the changes to our each other; and for new ways to company as a sponsor. Another Start Procedures necessitated by share their experiences. While idea presented at ICAS whose our 2016 runway mishap. I was I thought Facebook and Twitter time is far overdue in my mind, also pointed in the direction of were the way everybody shared is the shift in the way we think Richard Skirmer, a local organizer, experiences, other avenues are about performer compensation. connected with the Edmonton being developed everyday with The concept put forth was that airshow. In addition to Richard, names like Snapchat, Pinterest, while we all love flying, we I was contacted by another local and others. While many of the shouldn’t be ashamed to ask for organizer who is working with ideas shared at the convention reasonable market compensation an airport on the East Coast regarding increasing attendance for our performance; but at the looking to host an air race in were aimed at organizers; such as same time, performers need to 2019 or 2020. I had productive wine tasting, craft beer gardens, be professional and professional conversations with both, and gourmet eateries, umbrella looking, appearing worthy of that both venues look promising. Jeff gardens, tech booths, and other compensation. Zaltman is in discussions with more “out there” ideas; one take Richard; and the East Coast venue away for our Class is a greater You will note that I’ve used the is finalizing their budget for need for social media, hashtags, term “performer” throughout this presentation to the city council and fan participation. We’ve this February. A representative seen some of that in our effort from Ely, Nevada was also at ICAS to interact more with the crowd but her schedule did not allow us at the crowd line and in our pits. to meet. Towing our aircraft back closer to the crowd line, tee shirt tosses, As you may know 2018 is and inviting people into our pits shaping up to be a very busy and aircraft, immediately come to year for IF1. Reno PRS, potential mind; but we need to do more if races in Ely, Nevada, Edmonton we expect to continue the upward Canada, and Reno NCAR, not trend we have established so far discussion. This is intentional, to mention Thailand, and what for our class. as another part of that same ever else AirRace 1 might have presentation referencing in store for us. The Thai people compensation, pointed to the and government really enjoyed fact that the most sought-after the race we put on in 2017, performers were the more but I’m told it is to early for the professional looking pilots with Thai government to commit to professional looking aircraft. We a 2018 event, so no definitive must see ourselves not just as race commitment yet, but AirRace 1 is pilots, but also as professional in talks with Thailand and other One of the presenters went so performers. venues. far as to suggest that performers Of course PRS is scheduled for During ICAS, I also met with should look at sponsorships not June 7th thru the 10th and the Peggy Gilligan, FAA Associate solely as a way to defer some of Reno NCAR is scheduled for the cost of participation in the Administrator for Aviation Safety, Sue Gardner, FAA National Continued on page 5 4 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 2018 Presidents Page (contd) September 12 thru the 16th. to an amended and extended and it’s members in mind. If and As mentioned above, Ely and agreement with them. As you may when an agreement is reached, Edmonton have both expressed know the current agreement has it will be forwarded to the interest in having IF1 hold a an expiration date of December membership for ratification. race at their respective airports. 2018, and AirRace 1 has asked To that end, the board has that we extend the agreement. I’ve That’s it for now, established a committee lead by asked for your input regarding IF1 VP Dave Triano to meet with areas and concerns you would like My email is ELY and explore the feasibility of to see addressed in any agreement [email protected] an IF1 sanctioned race there, and extension. AirRace 1 is in discussions with My phone number is Edmonton. Both would like multi At a Board meeting in December, 650.346.6967 year agreements, and both look that input was delivered to promising, but of course many AirRace 1 and they are Fly Fast, Fly Low, Turn Left details will need to be worked out formulating a response that before an IF1 sanctioned race can they think will address those actually be held at any venue. concerns. Your Board will review The last item is an update on the that response and may propose negotiations between IF1 and modifications if necessary, AirRace 1 that hopefully will lead keeping the best interest of IF1 © 2017 Naomi Dschaak © 2017 Naomi Dschaak

FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 5 with many different ways of while staying on course with operating. There are two points the original intent and spirit of that we must always take into the Class. Every form of racing From the account: Please consider that is focused on presenting your IF-1 Class every person involved in IF1 best effort to compete with Vice President chooses to participate, and the best effort of others. In the Dave Triano that Formula One air racing Formula One Class, we have seen

© 2017 Joanne Murray means a slightly different thing an exciting variety of aircraft to every unique person in this designs, a countless number of organization. This is what I variants to time-proven racers, mean by “Appreciate my fellow and some radically different…. Thank you for your confidence competitors” – each September each one representing the vision and support in electing me as I can look around the hangar of the designer and pilot as to your Vice President. I intend to and see strength in every racer what makes a plane fly faster. We get some very good work accom- there, they all love Formula should always encourage this plished while serving IF1 in this One air racing for a slightly (or aspect of Formula One racing, and capacity, using three guiding prin- radically) different reason. we should never seek to “slow ciples to lead my direction: down” any successful competitor By viewing every IF1 member through rule modification or 1. Maintain and reinforce the in this light, I can allow for handicapping, as happens so often original intent and spirit of the disagreements we might have as in many forms of racing. When we Formula One class. to the details of our mission or consider modifications to existing 2.Appreciate my fellow personalities that may ‘tweak’ rules, they should always be from competitors. me, while appreciating what the perspective of maintaining 3. Encourage innovation. each person has to contribute to the original intent of Formula advance Formula One air racing. One: That the enthusiast building The Formula One class was This can be a tremendous his aircraft in his garage has the created as a competitive venue advantage…. when friendly opportunity to test his aircraft for every aviator to pursue their competition is encouraged with design and piloting skill against dream of racing. We mandate the the unique strengths of each others in fair competition. use of a readily available, relatively racer contributing to a strong inexpensive engines. The physics vision, IF1 Pylon Air Racing We must look towards the future of the mission dictate a small, prospers. Conversely, when we through this lens, in clear and purpose-built aircraft design. And only focus on our own picture reasoned efforts to support the most importantly, the Class rules and insist that everyone bend to Continental O-200 engine through and structure support the concept our will, IF1 suffers. You don’t the approval of parts from that the enthusiast building his necessarily have to respect new sources that meet original aircraft in his garage has the every racer out there, just specification, but cost less and are opportunity to test his aircraft and appreciate that a race can only readily available. Let’s keep the piloting skill against others in fair happen with competitors, and O-200 viable into the next twenty competition. This is the original a race with more competition years by allowing components intent and spirit of Formula One, makes victory that much more that increase reliability and and we must be both careful and sweet! safety at low cost, parts built with modern metallurgy resulting visionary to carry these qualities The IF1 Technical rules are strict in higher strength, and longer forward in our planning. in some areas, and virtually operational life. We also should unlimited in others. Over the encourage different aircraft design Over the years, the Formula One years, this has encouraged new configurations such as canards class has seen an incredible array design, innovative development, and pushers to race, increasing of characters, many competitors and “out-of-the-box” thinking 6 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Secretary/Treasurer the avenues for racers to bring Don’t forget that if you have any their best vision of speed to changes in your address, email or compete. From the phone please let me know so that I can update the data base. Secretary / In coming months, I will be Every voting member should sharing some ideas with you for Treasurer have received a ballot for the North American Regional IF1 Tammy proposed rules changes. If you races, a direction that a group of Dehart cannot find yours or need a new us has been working on for some © 2017 Joanne Murray one please contact me. You have time. I am more excited about the until January 30, 2018 to vote on Formula One Class than ever, since the Proposed Rule Changes. If you I began coming to the races as a hat a busy end of year. W know someone that did not get a kid in the 1970’s. Let’s solidify a Reno, Thailand, Thanksgiving, ballot, have them contact me and new vision for our Class and have Christmas, New Year and then I will make sure that they receive a safe, fast 2018! packing up the planes from Thailand to go home. Maybe we their ballot. Just a reminder that associate members do not have -Dave Triano can slow down some now. Please remember it is the voting privileges. Once all of the ballots are in I will tally them and 530-318-5872 beginning of the year and time to send the results. The changes will [email protected] renew your annual membership not take effect until 2019. http://www.trianoracing.com to IF1. I am sorry there was a glitch in the system and it wasn’t Every member should have access supposed to send a request for to the website in the members payment to those that were paid only sections. If you are having up, but for those who are, just a issues with that you can email verification of information. Grace Sturgess at: [email protected] If you are not sure if you owe please contact me at and she can help you with this. [email protected]. Dues are $65 for full members, Please be safe out there driving $40 for associate members, and and flying in this winter season. $35 for your plane registration and race number. Tammy [email protected] © 2017 Naomi Dschaak © 2017 Naomi Dschaak FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 7 Promotions Chair

people! Members, this is a huge value Just as Air Race 1 needs to find for each of you. I especially sponsors to make its business From the encourage each pilot and owner to work, race teams will need find Promotions utilize this output from our recent sponsors to make their own Chair events to your advantage and to budgets work. And I am very Jeff Zaltman generate sponsorship income. willing to help you with that. I can This is your chance. help you craft your presentations and to share data with you that © 2017 Joanne Murray Many of you are interested in sponsors will ask for. I can also making the transition from help you make contacts and hone amateur hobbyists to professional ur sport is heating up! We your pitch. O pilots and team owners/ are tearing up the landscape and managers. Or at least to help fund Don’t let the great results of your changing how air racing is done. your hobby. That doesn’t happen efforts at our races dissipate into Our last event in Thailand was overnight, and it doesn’t happen a memory. Go get your sponsors! the biggest in history in terms of without dedication and effort – You have a valuable sponsorship live audience watching a Formula not only on the racing side but, platform given to you by IF1 One Air Race (over 40,000) and primarily, on the business side. through the history it has built in terms of media coverage, with up, especially now with a media a live broadcast on national I have many years of career spotlight on our sport through Air TV in Thailand watched by 1.2 experience across the spectrum Race 1. You’re sitting on an asset million people, and a live internet of the Professional (and Amateur) that you can turn into money. broadcast around the world. Sporting world and one thing I can state with certainty is that We scheduled over 180 interviews There is a lot going on in our IF1 all professional teams rely on with our pilots on various media community, with other exciting sponsorship as their primary outlets around the world. Our news and projects which can source of team funding. There is collective posts and videos online hopefully be announced by my no sport in the world – certainly across the IF1 and Air Race next column! So keep an eye on not a motorsport – in which the 1-related social media channels us, join us on social media, and teams get by on prize money. had a reach of 4.2 million people. don’t hesitate to ask where you Prize money only makes up a We had a potential media reach can help out and be a part of it! tiny portion of team revenue in (which means where our PR and any sport. Now you have the press coverage was available Exciting times! opportunity to unlock more to people) of about 1.35 Billion potential. © 2 0 1 7 L l o y d H r g a n © 2017 Lloyd Horgan

8 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Technical Director

Please make sure to read the rules Now that we have all settled if you are doing any adjustments in from the holidays and just so that you are going to pass a From the helped loading up all the planes tech inspection with flying colors. Technical from Thailand, it is time to think The new proposed rule changes Director of all of the things you want to get that are being voted on would not Tom DeHart ready for Reno. Some might say go into effect until 2019. You have “Ready for Reno in January?” but till January 31, 2018 to make your it is not to soon to start. Wouldn’t wishes know about what is being it be so much nicer to know that changed by voting yes or no on © 2017 Joanne Murray by August you are done with all each rule change. Once the ballot of your adjustments to your plane closes Tammy will send out the and you are only doing your flight results and that will help you with checks and having a great time your decisions of what you would flying your plane. like to do with your aircraft. Just remember that what does pass on the rule change is not valid for this year.

Tom

FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 9 Interview with Matt Moore in 1975. I don’t believe it was ever As some of you know, there Matt: 1998 for both. Mom & raced, as it had the wrong engine will be a new rookie coming to Dad wouldn’t take us to the races on it when the previous owner the International Formula One because they didn’t like crowds. bought it. It was just an aerobatic class this year. Matt Moore is I asked when I was 12 or so. No toy. from Carson City, Nevada and dice. currently residing in San Jose, Lonnie: When asked about his Lonnie: Even though they didn’t connections with other racers, California where he is Operations like crowds, I think it’s interesting Manager for TMT Enterprises, Inc. that with their aviation back- The company’s primary function Matt shared the following: ground that they wouldn’t want to “My very 1st year was 1998. My is soil blending for specialty check it out. applications. group happened onto the Warlock Matt: Me too. My brother Pat party & someone introduced me We originally met through thinks their “working man’s” to Hoot Gibson. Needless to say, I Facebook, and then met up attitude had something to do with was a bit starstruck, but he was his in person on the ramp at the it. Airplanes were tools for them, usual laid back self. National Championship Air not toys. Races (NCAR) in Reno. There is We talked for a good hour that Lonnie: Is there a history to the a history of aviation is his family night. Hoot was the 1st one to racer that you bought? with his Mom being a WASP nudge me to IF1, and he fully set (Women Airforce Serivce pilot), Matt: When I bought it, no. But the hook. and his Dad, a helicopter pilot. since the acquisition, the previous owner claimed some history. I Oddly, I developed many friend- haven’t pursued the question. As ships in every class BUT IF1 over far as I know, it was previously the years. It’s just been in the last just an aerobatic toy. couple of years that I’ve spent real time with them. John Sharp Lonnie: Is there anything about was also a great ambassador to having a Race Team and flying newbies. I think it was also 98 in the races that you are looking we met him. He invited us into forward to the most? his pit, poured us an Arrogant Bastard, gave us Skunkworks pins. Lonnie: Was it your mom being Matt: Being part of the most To have people of that caliber be a WASP that got you interested in awesome aviation event on the as welcoming as they were really aviation? planet. Looking over at the pits impressed me.” Matt: Both parents were high- & grandstands from the cockpit. Flying and working with a time pilots. We always had at least I want to thank Matt for taking the fantastic group of people. one airplane when I was growing time to answer some questions up. Usually 2 or 3. Dad made his Lonnie: What condition is the about his new adventure, on living rounding up wild horses in plane in? Is it being worked on? buying a Formula One plane, and the 50s & 60s, and then switched And do you have an idea of when getting ready to join a pretty small to predator control in the 70s & you might have that first flight? club of IF1 Air Race Pilots. 80s. He probably flew 70% of his Matt: Haven’t done much to it hours within 100’ of the ground. We wish Matt the best of luck yet. Should’ve already been flying. And he did it all in the high desert. as he ready’s himself and his Hopefully by March. Lonnie: How long have you been Formula One air racer for Reno coming to the air races?? And Lonnie: What kind of plane did National Championship Air Races when did you start to think about you buy? in September 2018. actually buying a plane for racing? Matt: Cassutt IIIM, originally built By Lonnie Perkins 2018

10 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 International News

The race in Thailand on 17-19 November 2017 was a resounding success. Every event we have held has been bigger and better than the International last and this was no exception. News from Jeff Zaltman As I mentioned above in the Promotions Chair column in this issue, we have achieved an unprecedented level of media coverage and live audience this time. The full TV show is currently being broadcast around the world in over 120 countries. You can now view it online on the Air

We also welcomed two new partners to the Air Race 1 world: Sports & Events Logistics (SEL) www.sel.it, which is our new trusted logistics partner that did a great job of getting our precious cargo there and back in a timely and professional manner. And 51 Aero, www.51aero.com, which provided a very interesting tracking systems and data analysis to help with both judging and with teams’ race performance. I encourage the IF1 membership to contact both of those organizations for help with either moving airplanes around or tracking them when they’re moving! (Ask me for their contact details and I’ll introduce you.)

I want to thank all of the volunteers that came out to Thailand that put in long hours in an unfamiliar environment to ensure the event would run smoothly. The IF1 members and friendly volunteers and the race teams and their crews went all out to help showcase our sport to new audiences. They all did a smashing job of representing our organization and promoting formula one air racing.

On the future racing front, we are having constructive conversations with dozens of potential race venues around the world. All efforts are focused on converting one or more of those negotiations into confirmed World Cup venues for 2018 and beyond. This is a complex process that never moves as fast as we hope, but it is moving along very well. We hope to announce something within a couple of months. The Board is also working with pilots on planning new strategies to set up more North American races. So expect much from the future!

Air Race 1 is working hard to develop a good model for the growth of the sport with IF1. Together we are looking at a long-term sustainable strategy to take our sport into the mainstream. It is a long journey and one that needs everyone’s participation. But it is also an exciting and fun journey. We’ll see you all along the way! © 2017 Lloyd Horgan © 2017 Lloyd Horgan 11 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Air Race 1 World Cup Race Results 2017 Silver Race Results Sunday, November 19, 2017

Place Race Pilot Aircraft Type Aircraft Name Speed Number 1 8 Swaid Rahn Cassutt III-M Heat Stroke 204.947 2 40 Chip Mapoles Cassutt Miss USA 202.947 Slkpknot 3 9 Scott Holmes Cassutt III-M Outlaw 186.662 4 26 Paul Newman Cassutt III-M Fast and Easy 183.560 5 27 Kent Jackson Cassutt III-M Once More 176.339

6 58 Trevor Jarvis Cassutt Sonic Zoom 165.828 7 81 Des Hart Cassutt III-M Sleeper DNF*

8 52 Steve Tumlin Cassutt III-M Fiesty DNS**

12 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Air Race 1 World Cup Race Results 2017 Gold Race Results Wednesday, November 19, 2017

Place Race Pilot Aircraft Type Aircraft Name Speed Number 1 99 Tim Cone Cassutt III-M What Airplane, Honey? 229.238 2 69 Philip Goforth Stratocaster Knotty Girl 226.961 3 79 Justin Philipson Shoestring No Strings Attached 224,684 4 12 Thom Richard Cassutt III-M Outrageous 232.668 5 22 Lionel Mougel GR-7 Panther Hysteria 217.314

6 45 Steve Temple Cassutt III-M Quadnickel 215.018 7 15 Ryszard Zadow Cassutt III-M Last Lap Player 201.657

8 Jerry Marshall Cassutt III-M Tumble Weed *DNF

FROM: TECHNICAL RULES COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN STEVE TUMLIN

THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL RULE ITEMS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Note: The January 31, 2018 voting results will not be available at the time this issue of the Formula Forum goes to print. These proposed changes are being published to advise the non-voting associates and friends as to what was on the table. Proposed changes are in Red.

1) NEW RULE ADDED TO PARACHUTE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT: 9.3 All aircraft must have a CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector in place for any flights at IF1 events.

2) TO REMOVE ‘ADDENDUM’ BETWEEN 1.14.1.1 AND 1.14.1.2.AND PLACE AT THE BACK OF RULES IN APPENDIX ENTITLED ‘SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION’

CURRENT RULE 1.1 Only Teledyne Continental “C” series or 0-200 engines (or their licensed versions) may be used for Formula One racing. The use of Teledyne Continental factory or other officially approved parts available to all contestants is mandatory. The “C” series engines may bemodified with the above parts to provide the same horsepower as the 0-200 engines)

SECTION 1.1: “Only parts from Teledyne Continental “C” series or 0-200 engines of all A, B and D models (or their licensed versions) may be used for Formula One racing. The use of Teledyne Continental factory or other officially approved parts available to all contestants is mandatory. The “C” series engines may be modified with approved parts to provide the same horsepower as the 0-200 engine”.

3) CURRENT RULE 1.4.1.1 All primer and manifold pressure lines and their ports will be plugged for racing.

Removal of current rule of 1.4.1.1. and leave in rule 1.4.1.2 ( (“Existing Intake Primer/Manifold ports may be welded up and smoothed over”). This will change this rule number to 1.4.1.1)

4) CURRENT RULE 1.14.1.3:Connecting rods with nuts, bolts, & locking devices and without rod bearings - 745 gm.

SECTION1.14.1.3:“Continental connecting rods with nuts, bolts and locking devices without rod bearings must weigh 710 grams each,or combined 2840 grams for all (4) four. After market connecting rods with nuts, bolts and locking devices without rod bearings must weigh 700 grams each or combined 2800 grams for all (4) four”.

5) CURRENT RULE 1.14.1.6.1: Rocker arms certified under PMA# SE8669-SW have minimum weight of 185 grams each.

SECTION 1.14.1.6.1: “Rollerrocker arms certified under PMA# SE8669-SW must weigh 185 grams each or combined 1480 grams for all (8) eight”.

14 FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Proposed Procedure Rule Changes 6) NEW RULE ADDED:1.14.1.6.2: “Aftermarket roller rocker arms must be available to all contestants and must weigh 185 grams each or combined 1480 grams for all (8) eight”.

7) 1.14.1 The following minimum operating weights shall apply, and it is permissible to lighten parts to these limits, though not necessarily advisable or possible

CURRENT RULE 1.14.1.1 Continental cast pistons “C” series or FAA PMA pistons - 675 grams or pistons with rings and wrist pin with end plugs - 967 grams or for a total of four pistons assemblies - 3868 grams. Custom forged pistons – 610 grams or forged pistons with wrist pins with end plugs – 877 grams or for a total of four assemblies – 3508 grams

SECTION1.14.1.1:“Continental cast pistons “C “series or FAA / PMA pistons must weight 650 grams each or combined 2,600 grams for all (4) four. Aftermarket pistons must weigh 600 grams each or combinded 2400 grams for all (4) four”.

8) CURRENT RULE 1.14.1.2 Wrist pins with end plugs - 200 grams (except that the matched set of pistons + pin may be individually less but the two weighed together must be a minimum total of 875 grams).

SECTION 1.14.1.2:“Wrist pins with or without end plugs must weigh 200 grams each or 800 grams combined for all (4) four”.

10) NEW NOTE AT END OF SECTION 1.14: “All components must meet the requirements of these Technical Rules.”

11) NEW NOTE AT END OF SECTION 1.14:‘O-200D crankshaft and pistons do not meet minimum specifications.”

FORMULA FORUM, Issue 4, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 15 Photographers Corner

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