A quick note to let all know that electric motors are going to be allowed in ALL the Navy Carrier events at this year's SIG Contest.  Reference the Navy Carrier Society Electric Rules below.

IC and electric models will fly in the same combined events.  There are not seperate events for IC and electric.

Mike Gretz
Contest Director


NCS Control Line Electric Navy Carrier

For events designated 319e, 320e, 321e, corresponding to AMA events 319, 320, 321, respectively.

1. Applicability. All pertinent AMA regulations for Control Line Navy Carrier shall apply, except as specified below. In places where the term “engine” is used in the AMA regulations, the term “motor” shall be understood for purposes of applicability and pertinence to the electric Navy Carrier events.

2. Power Systems. Models shall be propelled only by one or more electric motors which receive their power from one or more onboard battery packs. Size or type of motors and battery packs are unrestricted. Maximum battery voltage is 42 volts. Electrical signals for control may be transmitted through the control lines but electrical power to power the motors or recharge the battery packs may not be transmitted through the control lines.

3. Weights and pull test. The weight of Profile Class and Class I models shall not exceed 3.5 pounds ready for flight, including batteries. The weight of Class II models shall be greater than 3.5 pounds but shall not exceed 4.5 pounds ready for flight, including batteries. All models shall be pull tested to 20G.