71st MAAA Australian Nationals 27Goodyear Round 2 & Final |

[@valery56]

Very nice!

[@zombicatproductions]

Thank you.

[@gingerbails]

Love the close up of pitman Murray Wilson co-ordinating his two hands to catch, fill, re-set shut off and then flick start with regular consitency all in a smooth flowing motion. Pitman Colin Leknys resides in Perth W.A. and not in Victoria..

[@zombicatproductions]

Yeah. I finished the edit and commentary overnight, so I could not disturb people with things like FACTS! HAHAHA. I couldn't remember Colin's first name at all, nor the names of the Miles kids (3). It would be nice if the Official Results included peoples first names, rather than just an initial. I will talk to the 2021 Nats organizers. Also, I will supply colored bibs for all participants. I have already bought them, and we used them for the NSW F2 States. I insisted, for filming purposes, but also because it makes the judges job easier too.

[@rockzpinoy]

@@zombicatproductions what size of this aircraft?

[@zombicatproductions]

@@rockzpinoy Its a scale representation of a real Goodyear Racing Aircraft, but I cannot remember at what scale it is. I will read the rules and get back to you ASAP.

[@zombicatproductions]

@@rockzpinoy Model Characteristics: a) Maximum engine capacity - 2.5 cc. b) Models shall be models of actual Goodyear racing planes that have flown in Goodyear or Continental Trophy races or other NPRPA Formula 1 races. c) Model profiles shall be within 5% of scale linear dimensions, the scale being one-eighth except where noted below. d) Tail area may be increased by 25% over scale area to permit safe handling. The scale shape of the tail must not be altered. e) Models shall be coloured in a scale-like fashion, i.e. in a colour scheme that may have been used on a full sized aircraft. f) The racing number of the full sized aircraft is to be displayed on the fuselage sides and on the upper inboard wing. The contestant's MAAA number is to be displayed on the upper outboard wing (preceded by “AUS”). All numbers are to be of block type letters. g) Models shall have profile fuselages with a maximum width of 25 mm excluding cheek cowls. Engines shall be side-mounted and uncowled. Fuselage side cheeks are permitted in so far they do not cowl the engine. h) The landing gear must exit from the scale side profile location but may be longer, higher or swept forward. Minimum wheel diameter is 25 mm. Wheel pants are optional. Mono wheel undercarriages are allowed. i) The entrant, if requested, shall produce a three-view drawing to substantiate the scale outline of his model. The drawings shall be a source acceptable to the Contest Director. A commercial or published full-size plan shall be acceptable, provided it meets the above specifications. . HAHAHA. The short answer is 1/8th scale. HAHAHA

[@zombicatproductions]

@@rockzpinoy MAAA Australian Official Rules as at 2017. Cheers Matey.

[@valery56]

This is the most democratic and affordable class of control line races. Engines available, simple models, but still racing! It's a pity that they are not popular with us.

[@zombicatproductions]

I agree. Its a shame.... but if some of you guys there, built some models, and worked off our Australian Rules, which are very well developed, and flew them in competitions, then others would see and think, I could do that too.

[@zombicatproductions]

Even though the models are speed limited to 27 seconds for 10 laps, its STILL exciting, close racing, with pitstops ultimately deciding the winner. Our 5:18 was a poor time for us. Our best is 5:03. (heat time). And we STILL only missed the final by 1/2 a second.

[@CL-flyer]

Santa looks like he's about to have a heart attack. Too much nippy sweety?