ORIGINAL: speedracerntrixie
I've been looking into this classic pattern. My question is mainly focused on events in California and from what I have seen they may not be super rigid on what they are considering a classic pattern airplane. I'm considering a build of a 62'' or so Dalotel powered with a piped .60. Obviously I would hate to do the build and then be turned away from a contest. My thought is that if it were built to what the AMA pattern rules were back in the early '80's why would it not be legal to fly in todays classic pattern events? Thanks for inputs.
Bring your Dolatel to the CPA events in CA and you will have all kinds of grown men drooling all over that sucker!
No doubt you will be welcomed with open arms!!! (You can use the pipe and retracts too!)
There is no specified list in the Classic Pattern Association- there is the emphasis on the classic airplanes that flew the pattern one pass at a time, however. It is all about having fun. The main perameter is that the wingspan stays within 72inches (ish) or less. But if all you have is something slightly larger, you won't be turned away for that either....
Robert Fish (KLXMASTER14 on RCU) is a great CPA contact for your region.
Check out this site too:
www.classicpatternassociation.com
Brian