Rules

PREAMBLE To the Rules from the SAM (USA) web site   

The competition flying of free flight and R/C model aircraft of vintage design is intended to be casual, enjoyable and interesting for both competitor and spectator alike. It is neither desired to advance the state-of-the-art of aeromodeling, per se, other than to increase participation in the sport generally, nor to reprove again that which is already recorded in aeromodeling history books.

The intent of these rules is to categorize the basic types of vintage models and establish an equitable and simple framework of regulations for competition purposes.
Therefore, model designs that revolutionize flight competition and necessitated the formation of two basic classifications, "Antique" and "Old Timer" are expected to compete in the Old Timer Events.

Further to the above another classification of model has been added, this being "Nostalgia" which are aircraft from a later period generally up to 1956.

This and other matters such as contest procedures are covered in the page entitled "Contest Requirements".

Since virtually all the aircraft from the periods covered were originally designed and built for free flight, some modification is necessary for the conversion to R/C assist, for instance provision for control surfaces. The changes that may or may not be made is covered in the page entitled "Construction Guide".

The Vintagents being the free spirits that they are have devised a number of competitions to keep themselves amused. The rules for these competitions are covered in the page "Vintagents" Rules.

The rules for the more standardised old timer contests are covered in the page "SAM Rules".