2008 PHOENIX MFC ELECTRIC THERMAL RULES

This year we will be running two variations of our thermal competitions.
The POSTAL competition will remain as before with 3 flights attempted in the one hour slot.
The five events on specific days will be run to the now well established ROUND ROBIN format, competitors will fly against each other and will include both the 600E and 400E classes. One ROUND ROBIN event will be run for the 400E class only.
Separate score sheets are provided for each type of competition.
Rules are as follows:

1. 600E CLASS  One direct drive standard ferrite 600(max.) motor to be used. Any model.
2. 400E CLASS  One direct drive or geared 400(max) standard ferrite motor to be used. Any model.
3. Maximum retail price of motor £10.
4. Maximum number of servos 3. (Rudder, elevator & optional top wing mounted, barn door type, spoiler/air brake only.)
5. Maximum 7 cell Nicad or Nickel Metal Hydride pack only to be used, pack may be charged/changed between flights.
6. 600E class to have minimum pack weight, including leads and plugs of 235g.
7. 400E class to have minimum pack weight, including leads and plugs of 130g.
8. No telemetry assistance to be used either directly or indirectly.
9. Wing to remain fixed both cordwise and spanwise (except for optional top wing mounted, barn door type, spoiler/air brake only.).
10. a. Monthly Postal events: Up to two models may be used, pilot to touch the model between flights.
    b. Round Robin events: No limit to the number of models to be used.
11. Frequency priority will be given to flyers having already started their slot.
12. Each competitor is responsible for securing a timekeeper and recording results.
13. Points are shared with equal scores or if appropriate a fly off arranged with unlimited time.
14. If more than one competition takes place overall positions will be calculated for each round as follows; Winner 10 points; 2nd 9; 3rd 8; 4th 7; 5th 6; 6th 5; 7th 4; 8th 3; all others achieving a score of 2 points. Overall tie break to be highest placings.
15. Entry fee £1 per contest or £5 for the series to be paid at the beginning.
16. Return timesheets + entry fee, to the Contest Director, whose decisions are final.

Chris Hague                                                         Email: christopher.hague@ntlworld.com