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Pylon
racing is a competition consisting of radio controlled model aircraft
flying around a triangular course for ten laps. A number of timed heats
are flown, usually four aircraft at a time. The flyers with the lowest
aggregate heat times go forward into semi finals and finals. If any pilot
cuts inside a pylon one tenth of his heat time is added to that time,
two cuts in one heat and that time is disallowed. The aim is to fly as
fast as possible without cutting inside any pylons. Beginners
are always welcome and can either fly in the main competition or in an
open class which usually is made up of general sports type models. However
to compete on level terms in the main class you would need a specialist
pylon model. Competitions are held all over the country and it may be
possible to "team up" with another flyer in your local area to travel
to competitions. The most popular classes of racing in the U.K. are Club 2000 -Sport 40 - Quiet Quickie - Club 20 and F3D The first four are all reasonably inexpensive and models generally are no more expensive that any other type of sports model aircraft. All classes are keen to encourage new members and will be please to assist in any way they can with potential new flyers into their respective classes. The rules have been devised over many years to ensure that all competitors fly models of similar performance to each other, thereby allowing very close and exiting racing. The latest class, Quiet Quickie, has recently been introduced and allows you to build a model suitable for racing, which is also perfectly at home on any club field. Once sampled most become dedicated to their new found competitive spirit. Some modelers may be put off by the concept of competition in their hobby but as most pylon racers will tell you it only adds to the enjoyment they get from aeromodelling. Why not come along to a meeting and see for yourself.
Now is the time to start building for the forthcoming season get in touch today.You can contact Graham at the above e-mail address or see Graham at his model shop in Coventry. 'Modelcraft' specialise in pylon racing models and accessories. See also 'A Day At The Races - Pylon Style'. This page has been contributed by UK Pylon Racing
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