Originally Posted by
tsawyer148
That had actually crossed my mind when I got thinking about places. The only concern I would have is that the course, according to the rules as written, would need to be moved out another 125' out. Don't know if that would be too close to the road and other obstacles down the backstretch on the west side. I'm guessing that it would not be a problem though. I won't be there this weekend, have another obligation but I will try to get ahold of Terry down the road and see what he thinks. Do you think there are any of your crew that would be interested?
That extra 125" is based on calculations, a RealFlight course and simulations of similar planes, and needs real testing.
It may not need to be the full 125" extra feet.
Conforming planes have been flown, but not actually on the course.
There are many Giant Scale ARF kits that can be used "AS IS" ... Hobbico and Horizon both have planes that will work. But The World Models planes are just over 80" and may be the best choice, and less costly.
We are not going to try to do electrics in this class ... No good way to spec them out and batteries for a race would cost a lot of money.... Maybe down the line sometime