BRODAK RACING RULES: Clown

AMA Control Line Racing Unified Rules apply to this event except as amended
below.

THE PLANE:

1. Must be a PDQ "Flying Clown", Brodak "Flying Clown" or "Circus Prince" or a faithful replica.
2. The landing gear must have one 2" wheel or two 1" wheels (dual wheels must be spaced 5" apart, and the landing gear must remain on the aircraft for the entire race.

FUEL TANK:

1. Fuel tank must not exceed one fluid ounce.
2. Fuel tank must be externally mounted in front of the leading edge, and on the outboard side of the fuselage.
3. Fuel will contain no more than 10% (by volume) nitro-methane and have a minimum 20 % oil (by volume) with the remaining being methanol. and will be supplied by the contest management
4. Shut-offs may be installed on the model, but they may not be used during the race
5. Jet fills are permitted.

THE ENGINE:

1. The only engine we are permitting this year is a stock OS LA 15 with no internal modifications.

2. Legal modifications will be : replacing the back plate with a metal one
   : replacing the r/c carburetor with the venturi of your choice
   : install the needle valve of your choice
   : install head shims
   Venturi ID to be 6mm, .236 in maximum.  Spray bar OD to be .146 in minimum.

GENERAL:

1. Hot gloves, hot fingers, and electrical, spring, or mechanical starters
   of any kind are prohibited.
2. No safety thongs or hats are to be used during a race.
3. Lines must be .015 minimum stranded. Line length is 52' +/- 6" measured
   from the center of the plane to; the center of the handle.
4. Pull test will be 25 pounds.
5. Two heat races shall be flown by each contestant with a maximum of three flyers up per heat. Highest lap count places you in the finals. Any one entrant may act as pilot, mechanic or assistant for no more than 3 airplanes.
6. Heats shall be 7 1/2 minutes Finals shall be 15 minutes
7. Race begins after a 2 minute countdown, with all engines stopped for at least the last 30 seconds of the countdown.
8. Hand launching is permitted. Electric starters are disallowed. 
9. All AMA safety rules shall apply with the C.D and E.D. having the ultimate say as to eligibility of aircraft and engines.
10. HAVE FUN Fly safely!
11. K. All Pit Personel must wear approved helmets.