Enhancing Your Level of Expectations for an R/C Event

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Giant Scale Events

-  All models must be a representation of a full-scale aircraft, military or classic (see definitions below)

-  Model Size:  Based on legacy IMAA standards 80” wingspan for monoplane and 60” for biplanes or 

    true 1/4 scale

-  Turbine aircraft minimum 140” length plus wingspan

-  Sanctioned by the AMA

-  Safety Declaration posted

-  Flight Line control

All Scale Events

-  All models must be a representation of a full-scale aircraft, military or classic (see definitions below)

-  Model Size:  Wingspan as defined by CD at each event (for example 60” minimum)

-  Sanctioned by the AMA

-  Safety Declaration posted

-  Flight Line control

Definitions

Warbirds - military aircraft which are authentic representations of the full- scale plane from any military branch of service during any era.

Classics-civilian, aerobatic, and experimental: aircraft which are authentic representations of the full-scale plane.  Aircraft must have authentic markings to the full scale it is replicating - including things such as N numbers, etc.

Excluded aircraft types: Sport Jets, 3D/Aerobatic aircraft that are not modeled after a full- scale version, Fantasy schemes, Sport aircraft with military markings, Aircraft that don’t meet the minimum size requirements. 

Still Unsure if your aircraft qualifies: If you have any questions on your aircraft fits the criteria of the event, please contact the individual event CD’s with questions. Preferably prior to traveling to the event in case your aircraft doesn’t qualify. 

Flying Styles

-  All model aircraft, regardless of type, construction, or capability, must conform to a safe flight pattern consistent with Warbird and Classics Events. 

-  Event flying is typical racetrack pattern style flying

-  3D style flying is not acceptable whereas scale aerobatic maneuvers in the pattern are, as flying conditions allow.
Our Goals

-  Have fun and promote this segment of the hobby

-  Safety- for the benefit of our pilots and spectators is always top of mind.

-  Share best practices across the Alliance from best building techniques to set ups
Expectations

Pilots

-  Should expect a similar experience across all events to include flight line control and model size and expectations

-  A safe environment

-  Considerate event coordinators and staff

-  Welcoming environment

-  Well run flight line

Spectators

-  Safe environment all necessary precautions addressed

-  Entertaining show

Want to host an Warbirds & Classics event? Email us today at jefxx1@comcast.net