Carrier Rules

General:

All AMA Safety and general CL rules observed. Please note line lengths are specified differently than most other AMA events. Scale and AMA/Sportsman are 60ft. to 60 ft. 6 in. Not 60 ft. plus or minus 6 in. Similarly 15 profile is 52 ft. to 52 ft. 6 in. All are measured from the aircraft centerline to the handle grip center. (Where your palm rest on the handle.) Lines diameters (for three line systems) are .012 for 15, .015 for AMA/Sportsman and Class I, .018 for Class II.

Profile carrier

Per AMA rulebook

Sportsman Profile.

Sportsman is an un-official event. It is intended as an entry level event, or one for fliers who do not primarily specialize in Navy Carrier. Rules are the same as AMA Profile carrier except:

1. Muffler Pressure is allowed
2. 10 bonus points are given if a Brodak kit is used.
3. Nitro content is limited to 10%

Scale Carrier, Class I & II Combined.

Per AMA rules except:

1. Scoring will be % of record,
2. One award for first through third place.

15 Profile Carrier.

15 profile is an un-official event. The rules are summarized below.

1. Maximum engine size, .15- glow/diesel, .20- 4 cycle or .20 total displacement for multiple engine models.
2. This is a speed limit event. Maximum high speed points are for 70MPH, no penalty for exceeding 70 MPH.
3. No model size limit, 4 lbs weight limit applies
4. No movable controls except throttle, elevator, and hook.(i.e. no line sliders)
5. Muffler pressure is allowed, no crankcase or other timed pressure systems allowed
6. Lines: .012 stranded stainless steel, 52 feet to 52 ft 6 in from center of handle to airplane centerline.
7. No bonus points except 10 bonus points for using a Brodak kit.
8. Scoring is per AMA Navy Carrier except flights are timed for eight (8) laps vice seven (7).
9. Airplanes are encouraged to be finished and marked with naval color schemes
10. All other AMA carrier regulations apply.

Additional questions should be addressed to:
John Vlna, Event Director
301-989-0025
or flyclcarrier@yahoo.com