M.E.F.F.A Class Sailplanes |
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Size: Planes should be hand launch glider size. This is usually 1.5 - 2 meters or less. There is no limit to weight, wing area, or wing loading. Configuration: Planes may be gliders or old time freeflight designs converted for RC use. Flying wings qualify as gliders. Motor: Maximum size motor is a Speed 400. Gearing is allowed. If you wish, the planes may be hand launched and need not have a motor or motor battery installed. Gas motors are not allowed. Battery: Limited to 6 or 7 cell 600 mAh Nicad. |
Why M.E.F.F.A Class Sailplanes |
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Convenience: These planes are small, relatively inexpensive, and easy to transport. They can be flown and landed in relatively small areas. Their low mass decreases crash damage. Challange: These small planes are succeptable to wind and turbulance. They are less efficient than larger planes and require more flying skill. They can't get very high or far away without becoming difficult to see. Old Timers: Due to their relatively high drag ratios, old timers fly slow and can be flown is smaller spaces. They do not handle the wind well. Their classic balsa construction and smooth, but antiquated, shapes are beautiful. While old time designs are less efficient then modern gliders, nothing beats watching an old timer working a thermal. You can actually sense the airfoil working. Most have wheels and can land gracefully by the side of the road or on a parking lot without damage. |
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