Hello All

I've never flown carrier before, but couldn't resist buying one ready to fly. It was built by one of our club members lo these many years ago.

It looks like it will fit the profile nostalgia event. I will give you the particulars.

Sterling Bearcat, fixed leadouts, silkspan and dope finish, Super Tigre 35 plain bearing engine.

The airplane is almost new and can't have more than 6 or 8 flights on it.

Let me know if there are any other aspects of the rules that my airplane might need to fit.
I could also use some tips on setting up the airplane properly, as I don't know if it was ever properly trimmed out for competition.






best regards, Les Akre

Hi Gordon

OOPS! You are correct, it is a Hellcat.

Les

Randy,

The rules you have from Dick Perry are probably current for NCS. There may be other rules in different parts of the country. I'll check in with Dick and see what he says. He likes to promote nostalgia so I would think he has a good line on things.

Bob

Hi Randy

No, they don't require ski's here...but we sure could use them right about now. About 14" of snow on the ground now!

Thanks for the set up tips.

Here are the rules for Nostalgia Profile Carrier as they run it at the Regionals. I would imagine they are similar?? to those used elseware.

NOSTALGIA NAVY CARRIER RULES

3.1. Engine Specifications: Engine and fuel system specifications shall be as listed in the current AMA regulations for each event.

3.2. Moveable Leadouts: Vertical or horizontal position of the leadouts relative to the model may not change in flight.

3.3. Electronic Control Systems: Electronic control systems are not permitted

4. Builder of the Model: The builder of the model rule does not apply to Nostalgia Navy Carrier.

5. Historic Model Bonus: A bonus of 20 points will be awarded for models which were published or manufactured prior to January 1, 1978. The Contest Director may require proof of eligibility, which shall be the responsibility of the contestant. Proof may consist of dated published plans, magazine construction articles, or advertisements. To qualify for this bonus, models must comply with the following requirements:

5.1. Modifications: No modifications to the original design are permitted, except as listed below. Any modifications other than those listed in section 5.2 which, in the opinion of the event director, significantly change the appearance or performance of the model as it was originally designed, shall not be permitted. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, changes in airfoil, changes in dimensions, and use of moveable control surfaces not included on the original design.

5.2. Allowable Modifications:

5.2.1. Landing gear may be changed in length or material, but must exit the model at the original position. A tail wheel may be substituted for a skid and vice versa. Wheels may be of any diameter.

5.2.2. Leadout position may be changed from that shown on the plan. Ground-adjustable leadouts are permitted.

5.2.3. Control travel, control mechanism location, and control mechanism may be changed.

5.2.4. Tip weight may be changed or may be adjustable.

5.2.5. Tail hook and its location may be changed.

5.2.6. Structural changes to strengthen the aircraft are permitted.

5.2.7. Building and finishing material substitutions are permitted.

5.2.8. Location of access hatches may be changed.

5.2.9. Engine mountings may be changed, and engines of different displacement may be used.

6. Non-Schnuerle Engine Bonus: Non-schnuerle engines will receive a bonus of 20 points.

7. Carrier Deck: A carrier deck corresponding to current AMA regulations will be used.

8. Records: Records will not be established for Nostalgia Navy Carrier.

9. Combination of Classes: Class I and Class II may be combined for Nostalgia Navy Carrier. If classes are combined, Class I models willreceive a five percent bonus on total score (multiply Class I total score by 1.05). Profile Class will not be combined with Class I and Class II in Nostalgia Navy Carrier.

Make plans for 2007 Cabin Fever, hint, hint.

Regards, les

To make it true "Nostalgia" Carrier in Profile, you need to add,

.36 Plain-bearing stock engine.

The ball-bearing, left-hand, destroked racing 40's are what improved carrier to what it is today, 3 entries vs the 30 of the Golden Age.

I hate to be the one to break the news to you but it wasn't engines that changed the turnout at CL contests. Look at the  entries at Nats and CL is down to RC for many years. It just didn't coincide with different motors in carrier.  Be realistic!!!!!

I'm not writing about the general decline of Control Line, just Profile Carrier.

In the "nostalgia days", in Michigan, you couldn't even get in all three attempts in day, because there were so many entries.  That was when we flew Profile with K&B Greenheads, MAX III's, ST CRC's, and other off-the-shelf engines.

Changing to a machinists-only event instantly dropped the entry level to 2 or 3 diehards.    Profile was created as an entry point, not just another chance for the same people to win.   Class II is a great unlimiited event.  Impressive to watch.  Guys who want to put $2,000 into an engine are welcome to it. 

But if there's going to be Profile Carrier, Sportsman Profile Carrier, and Nostalgia Profile Carrier, at least leave one of 'em available for people who just want to buy a regular engine.

I have been flying carrier off and on since the early 60's.  When it was Profile Carrier and Carrier I & II you either flew profile or scale, not both.  It is when they opened it up to let you fly all three is when it started to declined.  My observation.  DOC Holliday