Canadian 80 MPH Combat rules - first draught - Nov 2, 2009 (Brad Lapointe)

Models, equipment, field 

Minimum wing area 300 Sq.In.

Engine must be tethered to bellcrank with min..021" steel cable / wire.

No sharp edges allowed for "snagging " of streamers.

Streamer attachment must be on model centerline ( +/- 1/2")

Maximum engine size .40 . No electric starters.

Lines ;60' x .018" stranded cable, 6" plus or minus allowed for length.Pull test 35 #.

Wrist straps required, also 35# pull test .

Helmets must be worn by all persons in the combat area, pilots may not have sharp edges, peaks, or protrusions on helmet that can snag lines.

Center circle shall be 2 metres.The outside pitting line will be 75'.

Streamers shall conform to F2D standard dimensions.

Safety / sun glasses and hearing protection recommended.

 

Match procedure 

1. The match will start with a one minute to combat announcement by the centre marshal. The models can be launched at any time ,airspeed may be checked at this time. No manuvers will be allowed until combat starts. Airtime points will start after 1 min.,1 point per second .The match will last for another 4 min. 

2.Airspeed will be a maximum of 80 MPH., this is 6.43 sec. for two laps. 

3.The centre marshal shall indicate the start of the 4 min match time. When both models are separated by at least 90 degrees for two laps he will then start combat. 

4.Cuts shall be 60 points ,the string if the knot is still visible will count. 

5.Midairs will not stop the match. Launching an uncontrollable / unsafe model will be a DQ. 

6.When both knots are gone, pilots will fly level as per the centre marshals instructions. 

Penalties, DQ's, Reflys 

The centre marshal will watch for "rough and /or unsportsmanlike" conduct .He will warn you, if it persists you will be DQed. 

Stepping out with one foot will be a warning the first time, the second time a 40 point penalty will be assessed. Any attempt to fly while standing entirely outside the centre will be a DQ. This will include whipping a model that is not running. If both pilots wander out together the centre marshal will stop combat, when the pilots return to the centre combat will resume. 

Agressive pulling, sawing or jerking on the lines in a line tangle will result in DQ. Failing to assist in untangling will result in a DQ .This will be enforced whether both models are in the air (flying upwind, wrapping up),one model is airborne or if both models are grounded. Pitmen are not allowed in the circle if the lines are tangled and a model is still flying .Entering at this time will result in a DQ. 

Letting go of the handle will result in a DQ only if the wrist strap fails. 

If you launch and the streamer is deformed, unfurled or defective a re-fly will be awarded. 

If the streamer is damaged by the pit crew you will receive no air time points and a 1 cut penalty will be assessed. Before re-launching a new streamer must be attached. 

If during the match a streamer becomes lodged over the wing of its plane a re-fly will result. If in a tangle / midair a model cuts its own streamer a re-fly will result.