OTS Newb

[Motorman]

I read somewhere you get 30 extra points if you use an ignition engine with points. Is anyone doing this? Just wondering what engines are available if this is true. I guess it's just 10 more points than a baffled engine or a diesel so maybe not worth it?

I've got 2 Webra Silverline 40's I wanted to use for something, do you think a 4oz tank would be enough for the OT pattern?

Would like to see more pics of OTS legal planes with upright engines.

Thanks,
MM

[john e. holliday]

Go to the old time section and read.   Yes guys still use ignition.  All my ignition stuff went over seas.

[Tim Wescott]

First and always, the rules are posted on the web.  If you can read my opinion of what the rules may be, you can read the actual rules themselves: http://pampacl.org/resources/documents/pampa-forms-rules-and-scoresheets.html.

Second, it's a 10 point bonus for a sparkie, but it can't just be any old glow engine converted to spark: it has to be a gin-ewe-wine original or an approved reproduction -- no converting an OS 46LA to spark and beating up the competition.

Mostly people run spark because they want to preserve the really old stuff -- the bonus is just a "thank you".

Third, it's not an official event, so your local contest may be different -- ask, or if you have some regional organization, check their web site.

Unless your Webras are real fuel hogs, 4oz should be enough -- the OTS pattern is shorter than the current AMA pattern.