Constellation Model Flying Club

Golden Era Air Races

Next Event 2013 Date to be advised

2013 Rules now available

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)

Golden Era Races have 5 classes, the AT6 TEXAN, GOLDEN ERA INLINE, GOLDEN ERA RADIAL, RENO UNLIMITED and the new F1

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 any 62cc Engine.

F1 CLASS is for aircraft that flew in Formula 1, Goodyear and Sport Biplane up to and including 1977. Minimum wingspan is 80" and maximum 90" for monoplanes and minimum 70" for biplanes with no maximum span. Maximum engine size has been set at 56cc A full set of rules are now available.

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.

To register interest contact the Golden Era Registrar, Iain McLeay on:

macflight@bigpond.com