Wine Country Flyers Model Aircraft Club Forum

Hey guys,
             Just wanted to get this started early to give people time to discuss the topic. I was thinking that we should have a intermediate class for people that are coming out of the T-28 class to jump into. This class would be the Parkzone war bird class. I watched it at  the Woodland/Davis Aeromodlers club and it looked promising and fun. They would have to use stock props stock motor stock speed control with no sanding or clipping of the wing or tail you could also use optional retracts but would have to use a three cell battery. You could use the new corsair, p-47, spitfire, bf-109(discontinued), or the new mosquito. A lot of member in the club already have these airplanes and that's the purpose of this class is to get more of the members to participate. Let me know what you guys think or if you have any questions.

-Jacob McDonald

Sounds like a good suggestion & Fine w/me Jacob..I'm in for whatever the outcome! :P

Hi Jacob,

I agree that the Parkzone Warbirds would make a good intermediate class.  Have to admit that it seems odd to include the Mosquito in that group since it is so different, but I'd love to see one mix it up with a field of several other types.

When we discussed the 2014 race season at the club meeting last night, we encouraged people to weigh in with their thoughts on what they would like to see regarding race classes and rules beyond just the Parkzone Warbirds.  Just thought I'd mention that here since I think that you are looking for broad feedback.

I really liked the idea of an endurance race that was proposed for 2013 but fell by the wayside.  At one time the proposal was that a "pro" would be teamed with a novice and each would have to complete a certain number of laps.  Sounded like a fun way to get people working together.

I'd also like to see a Quickie 500 race or two.  I know alot of them are out there, including a half finished one that Drew picked up.  I heard a few guys say that they were pretty loud so we might not want a whole season's worth, though.

Koh

      Like my dad said the mosquito has two smaller motors and I forgot to mention the Fw-190 would be allowed to compete. My dad and I will be out there tomorrow practicing this experimental class if anyone would like to come out and join us.

Hey that picture is up-side-down dontchano !! I still think we should have Quickie 500 & 40 size trainer racing like we did at the old field. They aren't any louder than two or three big nitro planes flying at the same time. And the new class you are talking about sounds good, too.
And there's my 2 cents

And from another angle...

That's better-I fell off the chair trying to stand on my head and look at it before !!!

Parkzone wardbirds Class Rules
 
This is intended to be a intermediate class, to promote racing in general with specific limitations on the airframe and modifications to ensure easy participation. These airplanes may have electric retractable landing gear or fixed landing gear.
Airframe
Only stock ParkZone Warbirds are eligible ( ME-109, Fw-190, Corsair, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-47)
No modifications of any kind to the airframe (i.e. clipped wings or tail)
Decals may be removed and personal markings applied
Planes may be repainted
Races will consist of 10 laps around a 2 pylon course.
To receive credit for a lap, the contestant must fly such that any part of the
airplane must be outside of each pylon when it passes the pylons, and if a pylon is cut, that lap shall not be counted. In addition, a cut penalty shall be assessed for any flying over the designated sideline, pit, or spectator area or in “no-fly” zones clearly identified at a pre-race pilots’ meeting. If a pilot receives a single cut, then that lap shall not count and the pilot must fly another (eleventh) lap to complete the heat. A pilot who cuts twice in the same heat shall receive a score of zero points
Any aircraft may be inspected at any time by the race director(s)
Power Section
Stock ParkZone motors only
3S (11.1v) lipo only of any capacity
Stock propellers are required. The propeller shall be used in stock configuration except that it may be balanced be by removing material from the face of the heavy blade. Any twisting, bending or tampering with the stock propeller is prohibited and will not be allowed during competition.
ESC must retain factory default timing settings

2014 pylon racing classes

T-28/Corsair
No changes

Parkzone Warbirds
Rules posted above

Dogfighter
No changes

EF-1
No changes

Here's the fleet. Cant wait for racing!

The Shoestings and a full moon.

Great job Tony-I'm proud to know ya

Here's video of Brian and I coming together during the last Dogfighter heat. Brian survived this this one, I finally lost the original Dogfighter from season 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmG9fSB6t4Q

   Just as a reminder for upcoming Wine Country Racing your airplane needs to weigh a minimum of 3.5 pounds for the EF-1 class. Your battery voltage cannot exceed 14.9

-Jacob

Here's video of Jake and I coming together and during a EF-1 heat in April. We both landed safely, a rare event following a mid air in EF-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AenDtOlfEE&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA

Last Dogfighter Heat from May, Brian Young makes a last lap pass for the win.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5YcHpf4HMk&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA

Brian and I come together with the Dogfighters, and I somehow survived this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl3C1TiTav4

Brian Young had a rough day with 2 mid-airs, coming together with Tony during the last heat. Does he survive this one? Check it out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bW6z97rUMA

Brian Young and Jake McDonald had a nasty mid-air at the July race.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZM-5qH9s0A&feature=youtu.be

Wednesday Night Six Pack Racing results
T-28
Paul 16 points
Drew 9 points
Tony 15 points DQ for supercharged motor

Warbird
Jacob 13 points
Tony 10 points
Paul 0 points

RocHobby
Jacob 5
Wylie 4

Paul had 12. points in T-28 actually

Just wanted to thank everyone for letting me fly in the most recent Pylon race!  Had fun and will come down again soon!

Chris

What do you guys think about adding the new EFlite Mustang to the ParkZone Warbird class. It looks like an even match to the Spitfire but cheaper.

I'm good as long as it isn't faster than a T Bolt.

Koh

This time it's Jake and I who get together and make some Spitfire confetti. Ouch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esP1KCWvHY0&feature=youtu.be

Tony's Spitfire's firewall comes loose and he manages to make a great save

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci60hfiA1ZY&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA

The new eflight P-51 "Dallas Doll" will be qualified to race in the parkzone Warbird class we tested the speed with other parkzone airplanes and it has the same speed and the mustang is actually a slightly heavier

Wylie and Paul get together in their last Warbird heat of the year. We've seen planes fly without parts, but not without a vertical stabilizer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_K7RIwMeC8&feature=youtu.be

Here's the last EF-1 heat of the year. Lots of good racing in the class. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiJO8vTefM8

Just to remind everybody that the 2015 pylon racing series will begin in January!