On October 29th, the PVMAC will have the inaugural "PVMAC Fall Classic Race for EF-1 and  Parkzone Warbirds".   This a 1 day even only at the Chino Prado Field.  There will be 2 classes of racing, the Parkzone warbird class and the more serious Electric Formula Class (EF-1).  Cost of racing is only $10 for the day and YOU MUST BRING A HARDHAT!   You will also need a caller with their own hardhat. A caller is the person who stands by the pilot and tells him when to turn as well as Launches hand launched planes) Registration opens at 7:30am and racing starts at 9:00am

The ParkZone Foam Warbird Class is intended to provide a relatively low-cost avenue for the average modeler to experience the thrill and excitement of R/C Air Racing! This class combines the good flying characteristics of the ParkZone Warbirds, the ease and simplicity of an almost-ready-to-fly electric airplane, and the variety of classic Warbird designs to bring Scale air racing to a size and budget that most modelers can achieve.  Eligible Parkzone planes are the T-28 Trojan, P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, F4F Wildcat, P-47 Thunderbolt, Bf-109g Messerschmitt and Spitfire Mk IX.   Each plane type must fly specific configurations which will help even the flying field, so be sure to Official download the Parkone Racing Rules and Guidlines here.

There will be 2 practice sessions as well.  The first practice session is on Saturday October 8th at 3pm , and the second practice session on Saturday October 22nd at 3pm.  The Prado field will be closed to all other flying during this time.   

Racing in either class will be conducted according to general AMA guidelines and in accordancewith the NMPRA’s EF-1 racing procedures. The rules can be found at NMPRA’s website or downloaded here

Board Member Ken McSpadden is the CD for this event.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ken here.