RC Scale

AMA Scale Nats Sample Flight Routines—All RC Scale Events This table lists examples of schedules that could be used in Sport Scale competition. This chart was originally drawn up by master modeler Cliff Tacie. Cliff ran the Scale Nats for several years. At the pilots’ meetings, he handed these out to modelers who were participating in the Nats for the first time. These schedules still help pilots. For blank flight score sheets, go to www.nasascale.org. Light Aircraft Types (Cubs, Aeroncas, Taylorcrafts, etc.) 1. Takeoff (mandatory) - Upwind 2. Fly-Past (mandatory) - Upwind 3. Straight Flight Out (optional) - Upwind 4. Procedure Turn (optional) - Upwind 5. Straight Flight Back (optional) - Downwind 6. Figure Eight (mandatory) - Upwind 7. Touch-and-Go (optional) Part 1 Touch - Upwind 8. Touch-and-Go (optional) Part 2 Go - Upwind 9. Landing (mandatory) - Upwind 10. Realism in Flight (mandatory) - Judged throughout the flight Aerobatic Light Aircraft Types (Citabrias, Clipped-Wing Cubs, etc.) 1. Takeoff (mandatory) - Upwind 2. Fly-Past (mandatory) - Upwind 3. One Axial Roll (optional) - Downwind 4. Figure Eight (mandatory) - Upwind 5. Four-Point Roll (optional) - Downwind 6. Stall Turn (optional) - Upwind 7. Three-Turn Spin (optional) - Upwind 8. Split S (optional) - Upwind 9. Landing (mandatory) - Upwind 10. Realism in Flight (mandatory) - Judged throughout the flight Military Fighter Types (P-51, P47, Hellcat) 1. Takeoff (mandatory) - Upwind 2. Fly-Past (mandatory) - Upwind 3. Figure Eight (mandatory) - Upwind 4. One Axial Roll/Military Roll (optional) - Downwind 5. Split S (optional) - Upwind 6. Retract & Extend Gear (optional) - Upwind 7. Victory Roll (optional) - Upwind 8. Immelmann Turn (optional) - Upwind 9. Landing (mandatory) - Upwind 10. Realism in Flight (mandatory) - Judged throughout the flight Military Bomber Types or Civil Transports 1. Takeoff (mandatory) - Upwind 2. Fly-Past (mandatory) - Upwind 3. Figure Eight (mandatory) - Upwind 4. Bomb Drop or Cargo Drop (optional) - Upwind 5. Straight Flight Out (optional) - Upwind 6. Procedure Turn (optional) - Upwind 7. Straight Flight Back (optional) - Downwind 8. Traffic Pattern Approach (optional) - Downwind/upwind 9. Landing (mandatory) - Upwind 10. Realism in Flight (mandatory) - Judged throughout the flight Mandatory and optional maneuvers can be performed in any order. Find one that works best for you.