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Speed
boat racing R/C speed or FSRH |
The
race takes place around a 250 metres oval circuit with a
maximum of eight hydroplanes which must complete 5,- 6 or
7 laps of this circuit depending on their ces capacity.
Points are acored in order of finish placing ( 400-300-223.....25)
four races must be completed. Departure is given according
to the following procedure 2 minutes of preparation during
whoch the modeles my be launched.1 minute of timing during
which models sail around respecting the circuit and the
race rules The race time which is calculated according to
the time taken to finish the number of laps to be completed
cannot exceed 5 minutes. To allow a correct progress of
the race a special timing system will be installed in the
middle of the circuit. Only one hand running round a clock
in 30 seconds; 4 red lights which turn off every 30 seconds
determining the 2 minute. Preparation time 2 white lights
"on" or "blinkins" determining the timing
minute at the end of this minute the white lights go off
and a signal sound is given for the departure of the race.
Here again refereis must be present to make sure that rules
are respected the higher the speed, the stricter the rules.
The models are very special too; a central hull or fuselage
wheve the engine, the tank and the radio-control are mounted.
At the stern , two float-skates linked to the central hull
(fuselaje) by two tubes allowing adjust mont of the angle
and the gauge of the skates. At the bows, a mechanical assembly
supportings the propeller, a very deep radder and a water
cooling connection system for the engine. At full speed
only the skates and the propeller- rudder assembly touch
the water, this is why hydroplanes are called al so "three
points". The basic material for the buildong of these
boats is the balsa considering that the weight is the enemy
of speed. Speeds overreach more 100 Km.h. These racing boats
are propelled by two-stroke thermail engine and their capacity
(3,5cc--7,5cc--15cc) determine their category . |
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