EF-1 Racing

[Red]

Hey,

As you all are probably aware, there is a new national racing class being formed by NMPRA called Electric Formula One or EF-1. The planes are electric powered and resemble the small and nimble International Formula One class at Reno. The planes are intended to be an inexpensive electric option to go along with the faster and more expensive Q-500 (AMA428) and Q-40 (AMA424) planes. They can be run on the same course and at the same events, or on thier own as a stand alone. Full rules can be found here:http://nmpra.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2379

The rules are designed to allow ARF's to compete on an even footing with those who want to build their own planes, which I think is key to attract more folks. More guys like the ARF option and thats great. The planes can use an inexpensive HK motor, battery & ESC yielding a power package for less than $100! The planes are larger and easier to see, faster than what we currently run (about 120 mph) and being a National class, it will give those who wish the ability to travel to other races with a known legal setup.

I would propose that if there is enough interest, that we run this class starting partway through the season when enough folks are ready (3-4 to start) on our existing 1/12th scale course. While this is not a nationally approved course, we obviously can do as we wish for our races and still have the chance to race at other places too.

So far the ARF kits consist of only one, the E-Flite Pogo. There is a Shoestring,  Dara, Rivets, Outrageous ARF's to be released in the next month or two however. In addition to the ARf's, there are a few kits available.

[Red]

Here are a few threads with some good reading:

EF-1 official thread:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1178471

Aircraft

ARF
Pogo http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL4200
Pogo thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1216825

Kits
Nemesis (shameless plug ) http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1385632
Miss Lynn www.matneymodels.com
Little Toni & Tomcat http://www.supertrc.com/results.asp?category=14

In development are an Owl Racer, a Cassutt and a few others. There will be a ton of stuff to choose from by this summer.

NMPRA approved motors
Turnigy http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7072 $15.99!!
E-flite Power 25 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLM4025B
Arrowind http://www.brodak.com/shop_productdetail.php?ProductID=9066

[Red]

The board is acting wierd so I have to keep making new posts

Interested pilots so far are:

Adam C- Pogo flying
Red J-Nemesis nearly ready
Steve C-Nemesis under construction
Brian G-wants to

So we could potentially be racing in a month or two. Anybody else wanna go?

[adam_clement]

 :oC'mon,c'mon,c'mon,c'mon,c'mon

Can't wait!!!!!!!!

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[Jon_Stychno]

Count me in! Once I get my Reno 450 racers finished, I'll get started on a EF-1 racer. Kinda waiting for the Hobby Lobby and Hobbico ARFs to come out. Anybody have any info on the release dates?

[Red]

I've heard that they will be showing them at the Toledo show in April and then possibly be available in June/July.