RULES FOR NORTHWEST PROFILE STUNT
1. PURPOSE: This event is intended to provide a competitive opportunity for fliers of all ability levels using profile-fuselage airplanes.
2. All rules for AMA precision aerobatics shall apply except as follows:
3. Airplane: Any profile airplane is allowed.
3.1. The engine may be mounted in any configuration -- side-mounted,
upright or inverted.
3.2. Doublers or triplers and cheek cowls are allowed, including faired spinners, but the fuselage must meet the "profile" definition of maximum 3/4" thickness by the trailing edge of the wing/flap hinge line, and the engine must be fully exposed from lugs to plug.
4. Engine: Any engine up to 15cc/.91cu.in. Electrics allowed per
AMA Stunt Rules.
4.1. Mufflers are allowed, but not mandatory. Any exhaust system
is allowed.
5. Lines: Line sizes must follow AMA Precision aerobatics guidelines
6. Pattern: Standard AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern.
7. Appearance: There are no appearance points.
8. Skill classes: Whenever possible, competition shall be divided
into two skill divisions, as follows:
8.1. Expert: Any flier may enter this class.
8.2. Sportsman: PAMPA expert-class skill fliers may not fly in this
class.
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Northwest rules are coordinated and sponsored by Flying
Lines, the independent voice of Northwest Control-Line model aviation.
Suggested donation is $5 per year.
Flying Lines
2456 Quince St.
Eugene, OR 97404