I think the A-6 is an excellent choice because the prop, though built
up, is very simple. And I think that your choice to use film instead
of paper also is a very good idea. It is much easier to work with and
won't suffer from humidity variations.
A great model is Gary Hodson's Wart, in "Winning Indoor Designs 2002-
2005". You need tissue tubes for the wing posts, but could get away
with bending the boom instead of a small tube at the rear of the stab.
A-6 rules are:
Max wing area 30 sq in.
All wing and tail outlines, wing posts 1/16" sq balsa. Outlines
cannot be sanded round.
Max motorstick length 6"
Cut ribs, if used, can be from 1/32" sheet x 1/16" deep
Weight 1.2 gm w/o rubber
Prop 6" max dia.
Covering tissue, condenser paper, Gampi. No plastic
No hi-tech materials
CD has final word.
Not mentioned here, but standard is flat prop blades, no camber or
twist.
These are from USIC rules.
I can supply the bearings, film. See www.indoorspecialties.com. The
models are pretty easy to construct. If you have particular
questions, post them, or e-mail me.
Ray
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Ric Thompson
<thompsonr_at_...> wrote:
>
> Ray,
>
> My high school engineering tech prep teacher wants to have his
class build indoor planes for a project and to raise money for our
local historical airplane museum (MAPS Museum)
(www.mapsairmuseum.org) . I suggested the A-6. I need rules, places
to buy bearings, polymicro film, hints, etc. I know the A-6 is not
supposed to use film, but using condenser paper has many draw backs.
Let me know and I'll pass the info onto the teacher.
>
> Ric Thompson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com on behalf of ray_harlan
> Sent: Mon 11/17/2008 1:28 PM
> To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Indoor_Construction] Re: Cat I contests?
>
> The ice rink is Cat I. I tried to fly there about 6 or so years
ago,
> but there was a blower on. The buildings guy said the computer had
> turned them off. Couldn't even fly EFF. Haven't tried since.
>
> You'd think MIT could get it right!
>
> Ray
>
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Marty Sasaki"
> <marty.sasaki_at_> wrote:
> >
> > I wonder whether the skating rink at MIT would be available for a
> late
> > spring/summer meet. It has a very smooth acoustical tile ceiling.
I
> don't
> > remember the height though, but I think it would be a decent cat
II
> site.
> >
> > Marty Sasaki
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 4:09 PM, Chris and Josette Borland <
> > candjborland_at_> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Hey Larry - I have no problem with putting on a record
> trial/qualifying
> > > meet here in Sacramento next Spring. So keep that in mind.
Steve
> would
> > > probably like one in the area anyway. We can talk about it more
> Wednesday.
> > >
> > > Chris Borland - Sacramento
> > >
> > > On Nov 12, 2008, at 5:36 PM, iflyf1b_at_ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Anybody hearing about when and where the F1D finals will be in
> 20o9? Time
> > > to start planning for a road trip
> > >
> > > Larry Norvall Woodbridge,Ca
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: colemancoat_at_
> > > To: "Indoor Construction" <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:18:33 PM GMT -08:00
US/Canada
> Pacific
> > > Subject: Re: [Indoor_Construction] Re: Cat I contests?
> > >
> > > Count me in! Doubt if Ill put up any record flights....... This
> open to
> > > everything indoor?
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
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> >
> >
> > --
> > Marty Sasaki
> > Arlington, MA, USA
> > http://www.martys-simple-things.com/
> > marty.sasaki_at_
> >
>
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