NMPRA

Does anyone have some 65% nitro fuel I could purchase? Trying to fly an F1 at the event. Have an order with Randy Ritch for a couple gallons, but not sure it will make it in time. I have a gallon of nitro if you want to mix a quart. Shouldn't be to hard to convert some 15% to 65%. Half a quart of n...

I am continuing to update my post with records as I find them. I am going through AMA magazine articles and NMPRA newsletters. Records not recognized by the AMA are noted with an "*". These are validated through printed articles. IF you have details or notes that will help track the records please f...

rocket wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:26 pm Randy Bridge is missing from F3D
2015 Czech republic 55.32
2019 Australia 55.27

Ray, work with RB to get me picts of the certs as well as any others he may have, just to keep the exact times accurate.

(Records are updated above)

updated records shown in the attachments. Please send in your records to keep this accurate.

A simple post with your record like this... Will be helpful.

ALL past and present pylon racers... I am looking for data to support national records. With the removal of events from the rulebook, the history seems to disappear as well. I am hoping to gather information regarding previous national record holders. Specifically for events like QM15, 428 and F1. B...

Here is a quick link to a video Mike Wilcox created over the weekend. Several years ago Mike took some video footage from a PHX race and it was extremely well done and well received. This one will not disappoint as well. Not only is he a world class Combat pilot but very talented behind the camera. ...

Misc final picts...

Sorry, there are several missing pictures. I will try to add captions to the picts over the next couple weeks. If you have any questions please reach out. Do not PM me. I will try to check back from time to time.

Good luck with your builds.

DK

Wing cont... 5. Trim all excess sheeting from the cores around the perimeter. 6. When installing the TE stock. I keep the bottom of the wing and the bottom of the TE block flat relative to each other during the gluing process and only remove material from the top side to match the airfoil. I accompl...

Wing construction For demonstration purposes I am showing a very simple easy non-exotic method of sheeting a wing. In this example I use gorilla glue and simple weight to keep the skins on during the drying process. I have a vacuum pump/bags and epoxy. It isn't necessary, but if you feel more comfor...

Fuselage cont...

Fuselage cont...

Fuselage construction:

There are a couple links on RCgroups that will help describe the build process. Feel free to add your notes and picts as you can. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3580535-QSBO-Rickey-Rat-EF-1-Pylon-Racer https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3594431-EF-1-Rickey-Rat-%28Scratch-...

I am reserving this space for pictures and questions regarding build procedures and issues. I have primarily, been the person building these kits, so I may have missed obvious items. I am open to all comments good and bad. 1. Make sure your pushrod outer sleeve fits through the former prior to const...