[AlaskaRC] SOS

[jj smith]

>Mr. Ed.,
    I am sorry that I gave the wrong info on the props. for SOS. The props can fold
according to your info. The flight pack is Ni-Cad  with the weight limit. The
350 ma cell has been generally accepted. I personally prefer Lipos, but the
rules at presently set. We can use any battery that we want in our contests. We
can also hand launch our models.
    I hope to have mine flown and trimmed out so it can be flown as a demonstration
at our contest. Competition  will be welcome. I am trying to build another one
before the contests.
   Doc


>
> 	At last night's club meeting, Doc presented a short discussion on the
> Spirit of Sam (SOS).
>
> 	I found the following information
>
> http://www.antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/rulebooks/2010_rule_book/sam_2010_rules_elec.html
> [1]
>
> Spirit of SAM (Electric Powered - Rubber Model Designs):-
>
> 	A. Model Requirements:-
>
> 1. Any electric powered replica of a pre-1943 rubber model as
> recognized in the 'SAM Approved Designs List ~ Rubber Models, HL
> Glider and Towline Glider' may be flown in this event.
> Â 2. Unless stated otherwise, the model shall conform to current SAM
> R/C Old Timer Rules.
> Â 3. Scaling is permitted. There are no wing loading or weight
> requirements.
> Â 4. All models shall have landing gear. Landing gear shall be added
> to models designed without landing gear. A two-wheel gear may replace
> a one-wheel gear. Dropping gear is not permitted.
> Â 
>
> 	B. Batteries:-
>
> 	1. NiCad batteries only, not to exceed 45 grams (1.6 oz) as removed
> for weighing. The battery pack must be removable for weighing by the
> CD.
>
> 	C. Motors:-
>
> 	Â 
>
> 	Â 1. Any electric motor(s) may be used.
> Â 2. The motor(s) may drive the propeller(s) by any mechanical means.
> Â 3. Propellers may fold.
> Â 
>
> 	D. Power Control:-
>
> 	Â 
>
> 	Â 1. Power flow from the batteries to motor(s) may be controlled by
> any means
> Â 2. Power shut off by radio command must be demonstrated to the
> timer.
> Â 
>
> 	E. General Flight Rules:-
>
> 	Â 
>
> 	1. Models must comply with all R/C LER rules, such as ROG, landing on
> field, etc. unless otherwise noted.
> Â 2. Flight time starts when the motor is switched on and the model is
> released for flight. Flight time ends when the model touches the
> ground or some object on the ground.
>
> 	F. Flight Rules:-
> Â 
>
> 	Â 1. There are no maximum motor run times. The motor may be started,
> controlled and stopped one or more times at the pilot's discretion.
> Â 2. Model must ROG (Rise Off Ground) unassisted.
> Â 3. No maximum flight time
> Â 4. Three flights are allowed. Two flights are required to achieve a
> score. The SECOND longest flight counts.
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1]
> http://www.antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/rulebooks/2010_rule_book/sam_2010_rules_elec.html
>
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