Final Vote Results - 2004/08

August 2004 167
Number Proposal Description EVP I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
EC-05-1 To move the Scale
Helicopter Rules to the
Helicopter section
Y DNV Y Y Y N Y Y Y DNV Y Y 9 1 PASS
Executive Council
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
OFF-05-2 Events 160 & 161. Change
the current battery rules. DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 9 1 PASS
OFF-05-3 Events 160 & 161. Delete
category classifications I,
II, and III.
DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 9 1 PASS
Outdoor Free Flight
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
IND-05-1 Reclassify FAI Indoor EZB
Model (F1L #217) official. Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Indoor Free Flight
Number Proposal Description CL
SPEED
CL
CARRIER
CL
RACING
CL
AEROBATICS
CL
COMBAT
YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLG-05-1CP1 To clarify and limit allowed control
methods. Y Y Y Y Y 5 0 PASS
CLG-05-2 Event #332, page 66. Change engine
displacement to metric equivalent. Y Y N Y Y 4 1 PASS
CLG-05-3 Event #332. Reduce fuel tank
capacity. Y Y N Y Y 4 1 PASS
Control Line General
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLS-05-3 _A Speed Events.
Introduce standard 10%
nitro fuel.
NO
REP
Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y 7 3 PASS
CLS-05-5 Make 21 Proto an offical
event. NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
CLS-05-8 Page 37, paragraph 11.
Change standard timing
equipment.
NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
CLS-05-9 Page 38, paragraph 18.
Standardize all speed
classes to a 15 foot
maximum flight elevation.
NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y 8 2 PASS
Control Line Speed
F i n a l V o t e R e s u l t s
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168 MODEL AVIATION
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLR-05-1 Make Class II Mouse an
official event.
NO
REP Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Control Line Racing
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLA-05-1 Four Leaf Clover,
paragraph 13:14. 38
degree elevation angle
needs to be 42 degrees.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-2 CL Precision Aerobatics
Model Requirements,
Paragraph 2.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-3 CL Precision Aerobatics
rule 2.3. National
identification
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-4 Replace CL Precision
Aerobatics Judges
procedures with Judges
Guide.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-8 Events 322, 323, 324, 325,
326. Optimize strength of
standard CL sizes.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y N 8 1 PASS
Control Line Aerobatics
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLC-05-1 #321 Profile Carrier.
Exempt 4 stroke engines
from front intake
requirement.
Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Control Line Navy Carrier
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLB-05-2 Event #328. Change
allowed material for
streamers.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y
NO
REP DNV Y 8 0 PASS
CLB-05-3 Event #328. Change
wording for pilot actions in
the event of a line tangle.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-4 Event #328. Allows CD to
adjust size of safety circle
to match field conditions.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-5 Event #328. Deletes
portion of paragraph 11.1. Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y
NO
REP DNV N 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-7 _A Combat. Add new
paragraph: Optional
Equipment/Specifications.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
Control Line Combat
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCR-05-1 Event #424. Add
limitations to construction
materials.
Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCR-05-2 Event #424. Add approved
engine list to rulebook.
N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCR-05-3 Add new provisional event,
“Formula 1 Sport.” N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N Y 6 5 FAIL
Radio Control Pylon Racing
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August 2004 169
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCA-05-1 Page 72, 14. Flight Pattern
and Maneuvering Aero.
Clarify engerting and
exiting the box.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-2 Clean up no longer
applicable, outdated or
mismatched components
of rulebook.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-
3CP1
Change certain
components of rulebook
with intent of allowing
greater CD flexibility.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-4 AMA Judges Guide, page
78, Spins. Add
subparagraph to correct
misunderstandings.
Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-5 Page 82 and 86.
Implement non-judged
Takeoffs and Landings.
Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-6 404 Masters Class.
Replacement schedule. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-7 Allow contestants to use
nay AMA legal airplane in
Sportsman Class at the
discretion of CD.
Y N Y N N Y Y Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-8 Paragraph 8.2.3. Eliminate
forced advancement of
those who can’t attain
expertise due to age or
skill level limitations.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y N 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-9 Paragraph 8.2.1. Insert
new wording. Y N N N N Y Y Y N Y N 5 6 FAIL
RCA-05-10 Horizontal Rolls.
Correction of mistakes. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-12 Page 86. Takeoff
Downgrades. Eliminate
confusion about takeoff
and centering.
N Y N N Y N N Y N Y N 4 7 FAIL
RCA-05-13 Insert in Section E
Description of Maneuvers.
Clarify definition.
Y Y Y N N Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-14 Page 78. Definition of
Spins. The drift of a spin
may leave the aerobatic
box without penalty.
Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-15 Page 78. Definition of
Spins. The stall before the
spin need not be
proceeded by a complete
stop of forward motion.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y N 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-16 Paragraph 4.4.1. Eliminate
requirement to restrict
Sportsman competitors to
fixed gear only.
N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-17 Intermediate (402). Add 2
maneuvers. Y Y N Y Y N N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-18 Straight and Level Flight.
Add definition. Y Y Y N Y Y N Y N Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-19 Page 78. Spins. Add to
definition. Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-23 19. F1A Pattern
Maneuvers. Noise rule. Add
fifth class, Intermediate, to
existing 4 classes.
Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 1 PASS
Radio Control Aerobatics
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCA-05-25 Add fifth class, Intermediate,
to existing 4 classes. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-26 3.3 Open Events. Add rule
requiring all Unknown
sequences to be put together
using the Catalog of legal
Unknown Figures for each
class.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-27 5.Proof of Scale. Keep Scale
Aerobatics aircraft closer to
scale.
Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-28 6.Achievement Award
patches. Add Intermediate
Class.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-29 8. Competition Classes. Add
Intermediate Class. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-30 10. Official Flights. Require
contestants to carry enough
fuel on board for an entire
competition round.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-31 12. Aerobatic Box. Remove
rules Aerobatic Box, 12.1,
12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6,
and 12.7 frm General rules.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-32 16. Flight Pattern. Change the
world zones to area in rule
16.4.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-33 17. Four Minute Freestyle.
Completely change the
scoring and judging criteria for
four minute Freestyle.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-34 1. Preface. Make all
references to gender in
document both male and
female.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-35 2. FAI Aerobatic Catalog. All
Scale Aerobatic K factors are
same as FAI.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-36 3. Rules. Show change in
Aerobatic box size and to add
Intermediate to out of box
penalty.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-37 4. Positioning. Add a
positioning score to the
sequence.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-38 4.1 Scale Aerobatic Box. Make
Scale Aerobatic Box more in
line with the current IAC and
CIVA.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-39 4.2 Scale Aerobatic Zones
through 4.2.2 Side Zone.
Eliminate references to zones
and figure centers.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-40 6.3 Zero. Correct the reasons
for giving zero’s for omitting or
adding a figure in a sequence.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-41 8.6 Family 6: Tailslide.
Eliminate “cheat” of 10
degrees.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-43 Proposing Indoor R/C
Aerobatics be accepted as a
new AMA Event.
Y Y N Y N Y N Y N N Y 6 5 FAIL
Radio Control Aerobatics, continued
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCH-05-1 28.6.1 Class 1. To change
pilot position to the same
as Class II so maneuvers
can be seen and for safety.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 10 1 PASS
Radio Control Helicopter
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
SO-05-2 Event #460. Eliminate the
prohibition of landing
arrestor devices.
Y N Y Y Y DNV N Y Y N Y 7 3 PASS
SO-05-4 Establish rules and safety
standards for RC Slope
Soaring Combat.
Y Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
SO-05-5 Add new event. Nostalgia
Sailplanes. Y Y N Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y 9 1 PASS
Radio Control Soaring
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
SCA-05-1 CL Precision Scale Pull
Test Table. Word
correction.
Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y DNV 8 2 PASS
SCA-05-2 CL Fun Scale proposed as
a new event. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-
4CP1
Event #518. To increase
participation and safety at
the AMA Nationals.
Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y DNV 9 1 PASS
SCA-05-5 Event #521. No score
reduction for lack of
retracts of profile CL scale
model.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-6 Events 511, 512, 513, 515,
520, 522. To allow for
indoor flying of RC scale
models.
Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y DNV 8 2 PASS
SCA-05-7 Indoor Electric R/C Scale
(Provisional). New Event. N Y N N Y Y N Y Y Y DNV 6 4 PASS
SCA-05-8 Event #517. Reduce
number of mandatory
maneuvers and eliminate
maintain straight attitude
from maneuver list.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-9 Event #517. Correct
current wording. Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y DNV 9 1 PASS
SCA-05-11 Event #517. Include histart
and hand tow as
launch options.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-12 Provide a common
worksheet for static
judging of CL and RC
Sport Scale.
N Y N N N Y N N Y N DNV 3 7 FAIL
Radio Control Scale
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172 MODEL AVIATION
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCC-05-3 Event #750. Change event
rules to match current
RCCA rules.
Y Y Y DNV N Y Y Y NO
REP
Y Y 8 1 PASS
RCC-05-8 Event #750. Change
aircraft rules regarding
dimensions and maximum
power limits.
N N N DNV Y N Y N NO
REP
N N 2 7 FAIL
Radio Control Combat
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
ELC-05-1 RC Electric _A Elexaco.
Restricted to a specific
power package assures
equity.
Y N DNV Y DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y Y 5 1 PASS
ELC-05-2 Page 186, section 4.21.
Change the battery
designation from a
capacity designation to
physical size designation.
Y Y DNV Y DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y N 5 1 PASS
ELC-05-3 New Event. 629 Open
Class Electric Indoor
Duration.
Y Y DNV N DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y N 4 2 PASS
Electric
Number Proposal Description
SEB-05-2 Event #705. Change 8.4.3.
Timed Flight wordage.
Special Events
INDOOR ABSTAIN
CL SPEED Y
CL CARRIER DNV
CL RACING Y
CL AEROBATICS Y
CL COMBAT Y
FREE FLIGHT N
SCALE Y
ELECTRIC Y
AEROBATICS Y
HELICOPTER Y
RC PYLON RACING Y
RC SOARING Y
RC COMBAT Y
CB CHAIR N
YES 11
NO 3
PASS/FAIL PASS
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Continued from page 6
On the Fly
them to a safe place—outside— because they
could erupt into flames.
6) Most important: never plug in a battery
and leave it to charge unattended overnight.
Serious fires have resulted from doing this.
7) Do not attempt to make your own
battery packs from individual cells.
Lithium batteries cannot be handled and
charged casually, as has been the practice for
years with other types of batteries. The
consequences can be serious and result in
major property damage (to models,
automobiles, homes, garages, workshops,
etc.) and/or bodily harm. MA
—AMA Safety Committee
2004 Flying Site
Development/Improvement
Grant Recipients
AMA would like to announce the 2004
Flying Site Development/Improvement
Grant recipients. These awards provide as
much as 10% of the total cost of a valid
flying-site development and/or
improvement project, with a maximum
grant amount of $5,000.
For more information regarding this
program, visit the AMA Web site or call Jay
Mealy, Programs Director, at (765) 287-
1256, extension 270.
Fort Wayne Flying Circuits (#285),
$500; Manitwo Flyers, Ltd. (#1008),
$5,000; Texoma Radio Control Modelers
(#275), $651; Rogue Valley Flyers (#1408),
$152; Hamilton Area Wireless Kontrol
Society (#788), $2,300; Flagler County
RAMS (#2047), $800; The Flying Electrons
(#667), $300; Somerset Model Airplane
Club (#3388), $1,500; Jetero RC Club, Inc.
(#1218), $700; Middlesex Modelers, Inc.
(#423), $5,000; B.A.R.K.S. (#1017), $471;
Montrose Model Aircraft Association
(#3814), $5,000; and West Valley
Helicopter Club (#4501), $460. MA
—Programs Department
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August 2004 167
Number Proposal Description EVP I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
EC-05-1 To move the Scale
Helicopter Rules to the
Helicopter section
Y DNV Y Y Y N Y Y Y DNV Y Y 9 1 PASS
Executive Council
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
OFF-05-2 Events 160 & 161. Change
the current battery rules. DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 9 1 PASS
OFF-05-3 Events 160 & 161. Delete
category classifications I,
II, and III.
DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 9 1 PASS
Outdoor Free Flight
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
IND-05-1 Reclassify FAI Indoor EZB
Model (F1L #217) official. Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Indoor Free Flight
Number Proposal Description CL
SPEED
CL
CARRIER
CL
RACING
CL
AEROBATICS
CL
COMBAT
YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLG-05-1CP1 To clarify and limit allowed control
methods. Y Y Y Y Y 5 0 PASS
CLG-05-2 Event #332, page 66. Change engine
displacement to metric equivalent. Y Y N Y Y 4 1 PASS
CLG-05-3 Event #332. Reduce fuel tank
capacity. Y Y N Y Y 4 1 PASS
Control Line General
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLS-05-3 _A Speed Events.
Introduce standard 10%
nitro fuel.
NO
REP
Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y 7 3 PASS
CLS-05-5 Make 21 Proto an offical
event. NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
CLS-05-8 Page 37, paragraph 11.
Change standard timing
equipment.
NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
CLS-05-9 Page 38, paragraph 18.
Standardize all speed
classes to a 15 foot
maximum flight elevation.
NO
REP
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y 8 2 PASS
Control Line Speed
F i n a l V o t e R e s u l t s
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLR-05-1 Make Class II Mouse an
official event.
NO
REP Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Control Line Racing
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLA-05-1 Four Leaf Clover,
paragraph 13:14. 38
degree elevation angle
needs to be 42 degrees.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-2 CL Precision Aerobatics
Model Requirements,
Paragraph 2.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-3 CL Precision Aerobatics
rule 2.3. National
identification
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-4 Replace CL Precision
Aerobatics Judges
procedures with Judges
Guide.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y Y 9 0 PASS
CLA-05-8 Events 322, 323, 324, 325,
326. Optimize strength of
standard CL sizes.
Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y
NO
REP Y N 8 1 PASS
Control Line Aerobatics
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLC-05-1 #321 Profile Carrier.
Exempt 4 stroke engines
from front intake
requirement.
Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
Control Line Navy Carrier
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
CLB-05-2 Event #328. Change
allowed material for
streamers.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y
NO
REP DNV Y 8 0 PASS
CLB-05-3 Event #328. Change
wording for pilot actions in
the event of a line tangle.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-4 Event #328. Allows CD to
adjust size of safety circle
to match field conditions.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-5 Event #328. Deletes
portion of paragraph 11.1. Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y Y
NO
REP DNV N 7 1 PASS
CLB-05-7 _A Combat. Add new
paragraph: Optional
Equipment/Specifications.
Y DNV Y Y Y Y N Y
NO
REP DNV Y 7 1 PASS
Control Line Combat
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCR-05-1 Event #424. Add
limitations to construction
materials.
Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCR-05-2 Event #424. Add approved
engine list to rulebook.
N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCR-05-3 Add new provisional event,
“Formula 1 Sport.” N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N Y 6 5 FAIL
Radio Control Pylon Racing
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCA-05-1 Page 72, 14. Flight Pattern
and Maneuvering Aero.
Clarify engerting and
exiting the box.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-2 Clean up no longer
applicable, outdated or
mismatched components
of rulebook.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-
3CP1
Change certain
components of rulebook
with intent of allowing
greater CD flexibility.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-4 AMA Judges Guide, page
78, Spins. Add
subparagraph to correct
misunderstandings.
Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-5 Page 82 and 86.
Implement non-judged
Takeoffs and Landings.
Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-6 404 Masters Class.
Replacement schedule. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-7 Allow contestants to use
nay AMA legal airplane in
Sportsman Class at the
discretion of CD.
Y N Y N N Y Y Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-8 Paragraph 8.2.3. Eliminate
forced advancement of
those who can’t attain
expertise due to age or
skill level limitations.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y N 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-9 Paragraph 8.2.1. Insert
new wording. Y N N N N Y Y Y N Y N 5 6 FAIL
RCA-05-10 Horizontal Rolls.
Correction of mistakes. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-12 Page 86. Takeoff
Downgrades. Eliminate
confusion about takeoff
and centering.
N Y N N Y N N Y N Y N 4 7 FAIL
RCA-05-13 Insert in Section E
Description of Maneuvers.
Clarify definition.
Y Y Y N N Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-14 Page 78. Definition of
Spins. The drift of a spin
may leave the aerobatic
box without penalty.
Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-15 Page 78. Definition of
Spins. The stall before the
spin need not be
proceeded by a complete
stop of forward motion.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y N 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-16 Paragraph 4.4.1. Eliminate
requirement to restrict
Sportsman competitors to
fixed gear only.
N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-17 Intermediate (402). Add 2
maneuvers. Y Y N Y Y N N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-18 Straight and Level Flight.
Add definition. Y Y Y N Y Y N Y N Y Y 8 3 PASS
RCA-05-19 Page 78. Spins. Add to
definition. Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y N 6 5 FAIL
RCA-05-23 19. F1A Pattern
Maneuvers. Noise rule. Add
fifth class, Intermediate, to
existing 4 classes.
Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 1 PASS
Radio Control Aerobatics
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCA-05-25 Add fifth class, Intermediate,
to existing 4 classes. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-26 3.3 Open Events. Add rule
requiring all Unknown
sequences to be put together
using the Catalog of legal
Unknown Figures for each
class.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-27 5.Proof of Scale. Keep Scale
Aerobatics aircraft closer to
scale.
Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-28 6.Achievement Award
patches. Add Intermediate
Class.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-29 8. Competition Classes. Add
Intermediate Class. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-30 10. Official Flights. Require
contestants to carry enough
fuel on board for an entire
competition round.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-31 12. Aerobatic Box. Remove
rules Aerobatic Box, 12.1,
12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6,
and 12.7 frm General rules.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-32 16. Flight Pattern. Change the
world zones to area in rule
16.4.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-33 17. Four Minute Freestyle.
Completely change the
scoring and judging criteria for
four minute Freestyle.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-34 1. Preface. Make all
references to gender in
document both male and
female.
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y 9 2 PASS
RCA-05-35 2. FAI Aerobatic Catalog. All
Scale Aerobatic K factors are
same as FAI.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-36 3. Rules. Show change in
Aerobatic box size and to add
Intermediate to out of box
penalty.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-37 4. Positioning. Add a
positioning score to the
sequence.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-38 4.1 Scale Aerobatic Box. Make
Scale Aerobatic Box more in
line with the current IAC and
CIVA.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-39 4.2 Scale Aerobatic Zones
through 4.2.2 Side Zone.
Eliminate references to zones
and figure centers.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 10 1 PASS
RCA-05-40 6.3 Zero. Correct the reasons
for giving zero’s for omitting or
adding a figure in a sequence.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-41 8.6 Family 6: Tailslide.
Eliminate “cheat” of 10
degrees.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 11 0 PASS
RCA-05-43 Proposing Indoor R/C
Aerobatics be accepted as a
new AMA Event.
Y Y N Y N Y N Y N N Y 6 5 FAIL
Radio Control Aerobatics, continued
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCH-05-1 28.6.1 Class 1. To change
pilot position to the same
as Class II so maneuvers
can be seen and for safety.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N 10 1 PASS
Radio Control Helicopter
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
SO-05-2 Event #460. Eliminate the
prohibition of landing
arrestor devices.
Y N Y Y Y DNV N Y Y N Y 7 3 PASS
SO-05-4 Establish rules and safety
standards for RC Slope
Soaring Combat.
Y Y Y Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y 10 0 PASS
SO-05-5 Add new event. Nostalgia
Sailplanes. Y Y N Y Y DNV Y Y Y Y Y 9 1 PASS
Radio Control Soaring
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
SCA-05-1 CL Precision Scale Pull
Test Table. Word
correction.
Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y DNV 8 2 PASS
SCA-05-2 CL Fun Scale proposed as
a new event. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-
4CP1
Event #518. To increase
participation and safety at
the AMA Nationals.
Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y DNV 9 1 PASS
SCA-05-5 Event #521. No score
reduction for lack of
retracts of profile CL scale
model.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-6 Events 511, 512, 513, 515,
520, 522. To allow for
indoor flying of RC scale
models.
Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y DNV 8 2 PASS
SCA-05-7 Indoor Electric R/C Scale
(Provisional). New Event. N Y N N Y Y N Y Y Y DNV 6 4 PASS
SCA-05-8 Event #517. Reduce
number of mandatory
maneuvers and eliminate
maintain straight attitude
from maneuver list.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-9 Event #517. Correct
current wording. Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y DNV 9 1 PASS
SCA-05-11 Event #517. Include histart
and hand tow as
launch options.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y DNV 10 0 PASS
SCA-05-12 Provide a common
worksheet for static
judging of CL and RC
Sport Scale.
N Y N N N Y N N Y N DNV 3 7 FAIL
Radio Control Scale
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Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
RCC-05-3 Event #750. Change event
rules to match current
RCCA rules.
Y Y Y DNV N Y Y Y NO
REP
Y Y 8 1 PASS
RCC-05-8 Event #750. Change
aircraft rules regarding
dimensions and maximum
power limits.
N N N DNV Y N Y N NO
REP
N N 2 7 FAIL
Radio Control Combat
Number Proposal Description I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI YES NO PASS/
FAIL
ELC-05-1 RC Electric _A Elexaco.
Restricted to a specific
power package assures
equity.
Y N DNV Y DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y Y 5 1 PASS
ELC-05-2 Page 186, section 4.21.
Change the battery
designation from a
capacity designation to
physical size designation.
Y Y DNV Y DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y N 5 1 PASS
ELC-05-3 New Event. 629 Open
Class Electric Indoor
Duration.
Y Y DNV N DNV Y DNV DNV DNV Y N 4 2 PASS
Electric
Number Proposal Description
SEB-05-2 Event #705. Change 8.4.3.
Timed Flight wordage.
Special Events
INDOOR ABSTAIN
CL SPEED Y
CL CARRIER DNV
CL RACING Y
CL AEROBATICS Y
CL COMBAT Y
FREE FLIGHT N
SCALE Y
ELECTRIC Y
AEROBATICS Y
HELICOPTER Y
RC PYLON RACING Y
RC SOARING Y
RC COMBAT Y
CB CHAIR N
YES 11
NO 3
PASS/FAIL PASS
Our Full-Size Plans List has
hundreds of models to choose
from. See page 191 for details.
Continued from page 6
On the Fly
them to a safe place—outside— because they
could erupt into flames.
6) Most important: never plug in a battery
and leave it to charge unattended overnight.
Serious fires have resulted from doing this.
7) Do not attempt to make your own
battery packs from individual cells.
Lithium batteries cannot be handled and
charged casually, as has been the practice for
years with other types of batteries. The
consequences can be serious and result in
major property damage (to models,
automobiles, homes, garages, workshops,
etc.) and/or bodily harm. MA
—AMA Safety Committee
2004 Flying Site
Development/Improvement
Grant Recipients
AMA would like to announce the 2004
Flying Site Development/Improvement
Grant recipients. These awards provide as
much as 10% of the total cost of a valid
flying-site development and/or
improvement project, with a maximum
grant amount of $5,000.
For more information regarding this
program, visit the AMA Web site or call Jay
Mealy, Programs Director, at (765) 287-
1256, extension 270.
Fort Wayne Flying Circuits (#285),
$500; Manitwo Flyers, Ltd. (#1008),
$5,000; Texoma Radio Control Modelers
(#275), $651; Rogue Valley Flyers (#1408),
$152; Hamilton Area Wireless Kontrol
Society (#788), $2,300; Flagler County
RAMS (#2047), $800; The Flying Electrons
(#667), $300; Somerset Model Airplane
Club (#3388), $1,500; Jetero RC Club, Inc.
(#1218), $700; Middlesex Modelers, Inc.
(#423), $5,000; B.A.R.K.S. (#1017), $471;
Montrose Model Aircraft Association
(#3814), $5,000; and West Valley
Helicopter Club (#4501), $460. MA
—Programs Department
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