Constellation Model Flying Club
Golden Era Air Races
The Golden Era Air Races is a bi-annual event that is hosted by CMFC in South Australia. The Event attracts entrants from all over Australia who travel and bring their "Golden Era" RC Aircraft with them to compete in this event.
download the Golden Era Information Pack (PDF Document)
The Golden Era has 3 classes, the AT6 TEXAN, GOLDEN ERA and RENO UNLIMITED.
AT6 TEXAN Class ensures close racing, with 20cc engines limited to Webra, GMS, Magnum, ThunderTiger Moki. All Aircraft are based on (but not limited to) the 83" wingspan Midwest Kit.
GOLDEN ERA Class is for Scale models based on Aircraft that raced or were intended to race between WWI and WWII. Engines can be up to 100cc with 3lb per 10cc Power loading with 156" airframe minimum. There are 2 sub-classes for Inline or Radial Engine types.
RENO UNLIMITED Class is for any single engine figher that flew combat in WWII or competed in the Unlimited Class at Reno National Championship races. Minimum wingspan of 84" and Zenoah 62 Engine.
All Pilots must hold M.A.A.A Gold Wings proficiency and all aircraft must have a valid M.A.A.A Permit to Fly, irrespective of aircraft weight.
