More exciting updates from Rusty on his Chicagoland Classic Pattern Contest...

"Classic TOC"...a new classic pattern class.

The Tournament of Champions may be THE most influential event ever created...in the world of radio control precision aerobatics. !n 1978, the format was changed, mandating the use of models with a scale outline (15% maximum deviation) and flying full scale aeobatic sequences in an aerobatic "box".

I endeavor to create a new class called "Classic TOC" which is outlined in the attached article (please publish everywhere with my permission!)

The most popular model was the Akromaster designed by Ed Keck. A group of my pals that I call "Rusty's Elves" have created a semi-kit consisting of laser cut wood and foam wing/stab. They created both a glow version per the original Webra .91 and an "E" version that I am using an Electri-Fly 120 on 5S/6S with removable hatch.

Complete rules and stuff are in the works courtesy of the original materials from Mark Radcliff.

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba

Downloads here of the Ed Keck Hall of Fame bio, Rules for the 1978 TOC, and Rusty's vision for the Classic TOC event.