2003 RCCA Contest Package: Radio Control Combat Association
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2003 RCCA Contest Package: Radio Control Combat Association Table of Contents: Information Pages. CD Quick Reference Guide 2-3 Model Entry Form & Safety Check 4 Scale Combat 2002 – 2004 Rules 5-10 Scoring 10-12 Open Combat 2002 – 2004 Rules 12-17 Scoring 17-19 SSC Combat Rules 19-20 Official NPS Combat Scoresheet 21 RCCA NPS Guidelines 22-23 RCCA Approved Scale Kits/Plans List 23-25 RCCA Membership Application 26 To download a copy of this document go to: www.rccombat.com => Membership Info => Contest Package and CD Guidelines 1 CD Quick Reference Guide The Contest Director will be in charge of each event. The CD or his\her appointed representative will: Lay out the field (see attached drawing) Check out each aircraft for conformance to class restrictions, displacement and safety requirements as appropriate for the class. Scale inspections should be performed as stated in the rules for the event, a simple visual inspection at 15', and may, at the CD's) discretion, request from the pilot a 3-view drawing or photo, to help in determining scale fidelity. An RCCA entry form and safety check form are included. Make flight matrices for all rounds and heats for the contest Start the combat flying; making sure each pilot has a judge Stop the combat flying, giving the planes known to be low of fuel the first opportunity to land. Tally scores from the individual aircraft judges Supply the streamers for the event. Judges There will be one (1) judge for each aircraft flown per round. Each Judge will register points gained or lost by the aircraft being judged, according to the scoring list. After the landing of that aircraft, the judge will inspect the streamer for final determination of points. Disputes in scoring will be settled by the Contest Director. Line Marshall The Line Marshall will signal all combat engagement line, safety line and pilot line infractions. The individual judge scoring any plane penalized for crossing a line by the Line Marshall is to inform the Pilot of the infraction(s). If a pilot is disqualified for that round the judge will ask the pilot to land immediately. Essential Equipment AMA Rule book and extra copies of RCCA rules. AMA paperwork Streamer material Contact Mike Fredricks evenings at 920-887-3225 for Dennecrepe Light cotton string--Kite string is a good choice. 5-10 feet needed per streamer needed. Adhesive tape (scotch tape or masking tape) Used to strengthen the streamer at the string tie on spot. Clipboards: Enough for all pilots score sheets. Attach a pen to each clipboard with a piece of string. Hard hats: Enough for all judges or pilots. Construction hardhats are available at local hardware outlets. 2 Matrix forms and/or a laptop computer with matrix software. RCCA Scoresheets: Forms available at http://www.rccombat.com . Whistle and/or a bullhorn To signal start engine, start combat, and end combat. Marking paint or plastic "caution" tape To mark the flight line, pilot stations, and carrier deck A few nails to hold down the plastic tape will be needed. Scale (digital preferred): to weigh planes. First aid supplies Stopwatch A current official RCCA approved aircraft kit/plans list. 3 Radio Control Combat Association Model Entry Form and Safety Check Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ __________ _________ ___________ __________________ Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ __________ _________ ___________ __________________ Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ __________ _________ ___________ __________________ Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ __________ _________ ___________ __________________ Pilot's Name/Phone____________________________________ AMA# _____________ RCCA# ___________ Aircraft Type __________________________________ Built From ___________________________________ Radio Manufacturer ________________________ Model _______________ Channel/Engine ___________ AMA Card ___________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Radio _______________ Wing Fuselage Weight Color Markings Safety Inspector _________ __________ __________ _________ ___________ __________________ 4 2002 - 2004 RCCA Rules for Scale Combat (All Classes) World War II Fighter Combat 1. Objective. To recreate the excitement of WWII era fighter combat in an enjoyable, safe, 1/12th scale competition that will be interesting for spectators and challenging for the contestants. 2. General. All AMA and FCC regulations covering the R/C flier and his or her plane and equipment shall apply to this event. Every contestant shall sign the AMA Flight Safety Declaration Form, and attest that he or she meets the requirements stated therein. Contestants are expected to act in a safe and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any conduct by a contestant deemed by the Contest Director (CD) to be hazardous or unsportsmanlike will be cause for immediate disqualification of that contestant from the event at the discretion of the CD. The judgment of the CD on safety matters shall not be protested. The builder-of-the-model rule does not apply to this event. There shall be no limitation on the type of equipment fitted to the model, or the number of controls, except as specified in the following sections. The contestant shall be allowed only one (1) model per round (except as noted in section 4.5), but may switch to an alternate model of his/her choice for any following rounds. All models flown must be safety inspected for airworthiness and inspected for compliance with the model weight and engine class requirements for which they are participating prior to the competition by the Contest Director or a CD appointed representative prior to competition. 2.1 Safety. Safety for spectators, contest personnel and contestants is of the utmost importance for this event. The CD has the authority to enhance safety requirements to suit the need of the flying site and the contestants. The Combat Engagement Line, Safety Line, Pilot Line and Spectator/Pit Line should be clearly marked for the duration of the event. Spectators shall maintain a distance from the Combat Engagement Line of at least 500 feet for every 1.0 cu. in total displacement of the largest displacement aircraft in the contest. All individuals forward of the Spectator/Pit Line shall wear protective headgear, as outlined in the Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code, while combat flights are in progress. Each pilot is responsible for obtaining such headgear and shall have the sole responsibility to provide for his or her own protection. 3. Model Aircraft Requirements 3.1 The model must be a 1/12 scale replica of a Pursuit, Fighter or Attack aircraft produced or in service between 1935 and 1955. For the purpose of this contest, an aircraft shall be considered a Pursuit, Fighter or Attack aircraft if its missions routinely involved, or its designer intended any of the following: a) interception of enemy aircraft, b) high speed ground or sea attack, c) dogfighting, d) long and short range escort. The aircraft must have been originally designed to have had onboard guns installed. Aircraft that had guns mounted for defensive purposes only shall not qualify as Pursuit, Fighter or Attack aircraft. 2105: 3.2 Aircraft must resemble their full-scale counterparts. No more than plus or minus five (5) percent deviation from overall scale outline will be allowed. 2610: 3.2 Any aircraft legal in event 2105 shall be legal in event 2610. Aircraft must resemble their full-scale counterparts. No more than plus or minus ten (10) percent deviation from overall scale outline will be allowed. 3.2.1 The Contest Director shall determine accuracy-of-scale by simple visual inspection at 15ft, and may, at his discretion, request from