How-to-fly-Carrier
A very comprehensive HOWTO split into subcatagories.
It can be a deep rabbit hole
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Beginner
Beginner
The best place to start is with a Junior Class model. They can be a simple profile sheet balsa or other material. Small in size, makes then economical to build and power with an engine maximum size. Shorter lines than other classes are relatively easy to purchase. They also bounce well and are easy to repair.
2004 April Nederland : Beautifully decorated Wildcat by Stephan Reatsch (GER). His wife Gudrun, was also successful with this model.
Advanced
Advanced
These are a step up to Basic Carrier but still profile, now with build up wings of a bigger area and a max engine size of 0.40 cu in. Because the nature of scoring is biased towards the slow fight, engines around the +/- 0.30 cu in are quite capable of winning in the right model.
DH Sea Hornet
Expert
Expert
This type of model can encompass both Basic, Class 1 and C1 Postal carrier, with built up fuselages and aimed at extreme speed (C1), more scale like (Postal) There is nothing to stop anyone flying any of these models in any of the other classes, except Junior. Only stipulation is adhering the appropriate line angle rule for each class when flying.
UK Nats Mon 25Aug Roy Green electric Class 1
For a deeper dive into the finer details read the sub pages.
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