[NSRCA-discussion] Sportsman supplemental rules?

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jun 18, 2006, at 10:49 PM, Bob Richards wrote:

> In looking at the pattern rules posted on the AMA website, I can't  
> find the "supplemental" rules regarding the Sportsman class.  
> Specifically, I'm looking for the rule regarding the relaxed  
> aircraft requirements for the Sportsman class. In the past, a  
> Sportsman flyer was allowed to fly any AMA legal airplane and was  
> not limited to the size or weight restriction of the other classes.  
> The Radio Controlled Aerobatics PDF file on the AMA website makes  
> reference to page 2 of the supplemental rules, but I can't seem to  
> find that document anywhere.
>
> My son is presently flying an IMAC class 45cc gasser that weighs  
> just under 14 lbs, and would like to enter it in some local pattern  
> contests as well. I want to verify this is legal before we go to a  
> contest and have somebody question the rules allowing it.


I e-mailed JohnFuqua (chairman of the R/C Aerobatics Contest Board  
about this, since he's not on the NSRCA Discussion List, and here's  
his reply:

"The "supplemental" rules are those found in the General Section of  
the Rule Book (actually page 3).  It covers Supplemental/Provisional  
rules.  Sportsman is a supplemental class not an official event.

"Sportsman must fly 11 pound airplanes UNLESS the local CD has made  
an exception to that rule for that contest."

Ron Van Putte

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