Title: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on November 17, 2013, 08:41:05 PM Hey guys,
Just wanted to get this started early to give people time to discuss the topic. I was thinking that we should have a intermediate class for people that are coming out of the T-28 class to jump into. This class would be the Parkzone war bird class. I watched it at the Woodland/Davis Aeromodlers club and it looked promising and fun. They would have to use stock props stock motor stock speed control with no sanding or clipping of the wing or tail you could also use optional retracts but would have to use a three cell battery. You could use the new corsair, p-47, spitfire, bf-109(discontinued), or the new mosquito. A lot of member in the club already have these airplanes and that's the purpose of this class is to get more of the members to participate. Let me know what you guys think or if you have any questions. -Jacob McDonald Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: jakeboatman on November 20, 2013, 10:15:23 AM Sounds like a good suggestion & Fine w/me Jacob..I'm in for whatever the outcome! :P
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: PTKohlmann on November 20, 2013, 09:46:18 PM Hi Jacob,
I agree that the Parkzone Warbirds would make a good intermediate class. Have to admit that it seems odd to include the Mosquito in that group since it is so different, but I'd love to see one mix it up with a field of several other types. When we discussed the 2014 race season at the club meeting last night, we encouraged people to weigh in with their thoughts on what they would like to see regarding race classes and rules beyond just the Parkzone Warbirds. Just thought I'd mention that here since I think that you are looking for broad feedback. I really liked the idea of an endurance race that was proposed for 2013 but fell by the wayside. At one time the proposal was that a "pro" would be teamed with a novice and each would have to complete a certain number of laps. Sounded like a fun way to get people working together. I'd also like to see a Quickie 500 race or two. I know alot of them are out there, including a half finished one that Drew picked up. I heard a few guys say that they were pretty loud so we might not want a whole season's worth, though. Koh Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on November 30, 2013, 08:19:36 PM Like my dad said the mosquito has two smaller motors and I forgot to mention the Fw-190 would be allowed to compete. My dad and I will be out there tomorrow practicing this experimental class if anyone would like to come out and join us.
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: tall n skinny on December 02, 2013, 03:40:00 PM My new EF-1 ARF "Outrageous" Hey that picture is up-side-down dontchano !! I still think we should have Quickie 500 & 40 size trainer racing like we did at the old field. They aren't any louder than two or three big nitro planes flying at the same time. And the new class you are talking about sounds good, too.And there's my 2 cents Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: admin on December 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM And from another angle...
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: tall n skinny on December 02, 2013, 03:56:46 PM And from another angle... That's better-I fell off the chair trying to stand on my head and look at it before !!!Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on December 31, 2013, 01:15:57 PM Parkzone wardbirds Class Rules
This is intended to be a intermediate class, to promote racing in general with specific limitations on the airframe and modifications to ensure easy participation. These airplanes may have electric retractable landing gear or fixed landing gear. Airframe Only stock ParkZone Warbirds are eligible ( ME-109, Fw-190, Corsair, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-47) No modifications of any kind to the airframe (i.e. clipped wings or tail) Decals may be removed and personal markings applied Planes may be repainted Races will consist of 10 laps around a 2 pylon course. To receive credit for a lap, the contestant must fly such that any part of the airplane must be outside of each pylon when it passes the pylons, and if a pylon is cut, that lap shall not be counted. In addition, a cut penalty shall be assessed for any flying over the designated sideline, pit, or spectator area or in “no-fly” zones clearly identified at a pre-race pilots’ meeting. If a pilot receives a single cut, then that lap shall not count and the pilot must fly another (eleventh) lap to complete the heat. A pilot who cuts twice in the same heat shall receive a score of zero points Any aircraft may be inspected at any time by the race director(s) Power Section Stock ParkZone motors only 3S (11.1v) lipo only of any capacity Stock propellers are required. The propeller shall be used in stock configuration except that it may be balanced be by removing material from the face of the heavy blade. Any twisting, bending or tampering with the stock propeller is prohibited and will not be allowed during competition. ESC must retain factory default timing settings Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on January 12, 2014, 06:53:41 PM 2014 pylon racing classes
T-28/Corsair No changes Parkzone Warbirds Rules posted above Dogfighter No changes EF-1 No changes Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on March 15, 2014, 09:57:34 PM Here's the fleet. Cant wait for racing!
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on March 15, 2014, 09:59:03 PM The Shoestings and a full moon.
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: tall n skinny on March 25, 2014, 06:13:42 PM Great job Tony-I'm proud to know ya
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on March 30, 2014, 11:26:19 PM Here's video of Brian and I coming together during the last Dogfighter heat. Brian survived this this one, I finally lost the original Dogfighter from season 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmG9fSB6t4Q Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on April 05, 2014, 08:08:24 PM Just as a reminder for upcoming Wine Country Racing your airplane needs to weigh a minimum of 3.5 pounds for the EF-1 class. Your battery voltage cannot exceed 14.9
-Jacob Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on May 11, 2014, 08:57:14 PM Here's video of Jake and I coming together and during a EF-1 heat in April. We both landed safely, a rare event following a mid air in EF-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AenDtOlfEE&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on May 20, 2014, 12:36:26 PM Last Dogfighter Heat from May, Brian Young makes a last lap pass for the win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5YcHpf4HMk&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on June 23, 2014, 11:31:44 PM Brian and I come together with the Dogfighters, and I somehow survived this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl3C1TiTav4 Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on July 04, 2014, 01:38:04 PM Brian Young had a rough day with 2 mid-airs, coming together with Tony during the last heat. Does he survive this one? Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bW6z97rUMA Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on July 21, 2014, 11:26:00 AM Brian Young and Jake McDonald had a nasty mid-air at the July race.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZM-5qH9s0A&feature=youtu.be Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on July 24, 2014, 03:28:47 PM Wednesday Night Six Pack Racing results
T-28 Paul 16 points Drew 9 points Tony 15 points DQ for supercharged motor Warbird Jacob 13 points Tony 10 points Paul 0 points RocHobby Jacob 5 Wylie 4 Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on July 24, 2014, 03:30:51 PM Paul had 12. points in T-28 actually
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: ronin4740 on August 23, 2014, 10:40:28 AM Just wanted to thank everyone for letting me fly in the most recent Pylon race! Had fun and will come down again soon!
Chris Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: McDRacing on September 23, 2014, 02:29:13 PM What do you guys think about adding the new EFlite Mustang to the ParkZone Warbird class. It looks like an even match to the Spitfire but cheaper.
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: PTKohlmann on September 24, 2014, 08:55:34 PM I'm good as long as it isn't faster than a T Bolt.
Koh Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on September 28, 2014, 03:43:24 PM This time it's Jake and I who get together and make some Spitfire confetti. Ouch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esP1KCWvHY0&feature=youtu.be Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on September 29, 2014, 05:15:25 PM Tony's Spitfire's firewall comes loose and he manages to make a great save
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci60hfiA1ZY&list=UU1ndkr78XKFOIATEeybNNqA Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on October 05, 2014, 04:00:43 PM The new eflight P-51 "Dallas Doll" will be qualified to race in the parkzone Warbird class we tested the speed with other parkzone airplanes and it has the same speed and the mustang is actually a slightly heavier
Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on November 16, 2014, 07:01:23 PM Wylie and Paul get together in their last Warbird heat of the year. We've seen planes fly without parts, but not without a vertical stabilizer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_K7RIwMeC8&feature=youtu.be Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: Jon_Stychno on November 29, 2014, 11:30:45 AM Here's the last EF-1 heat of the year. Lots of good racing in the class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiJO8vTefM8 Title: Re: 2014 Pylon racing Post by: JMcD3 on December 22, 2014, 11:27:19 AM Just to remind everybody that the 2015 pylon racing series will begin in January!
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