DIXIELANDER CELEBRATION EVENT
50 YEARS
(1959 - 2009)
These rules have been adopted to avoid any bad
feelings and disqualifications on the day.
If in doubt please contact me: (44) 01404 841609
George Fuller
| Rule | NOT permitted | Exceptions |
| Model must be built as per original Yeoman kit version plan, as produced in 1959 (with AA Hales Logo). | Any other derivertive. | None. |
| Pylon must be the same shape as shown on the plan. | Swept forward. | None. |
| Wing mounting must be as shown on the plan, including wing band dowels. | Modified or reduced size mounts. | Dowels can be of wood or metal. |
| Fin must be the same shape as shown on the plan. | Swept back. | None. |
| Wing construction must be the same as shown on the plan. | Geodetic construction. Extra ribs/riblets Covering supports. |
Plywood dihedral braces. Spruce spars. Spar webbing. |
| Tailplane construction must be the same shape as shown on the plan. | Geodetic construction. Extra ribs/riblets. Covering supports. |
None. |
| Covering can be of any type. | - | - |
| Wire skid can be fitted to minimise DT shock. | - | - |
| Engine mounting system can be modified.. i.e. Metal bearers or radial mount. | - | - |
| Fuselage height can be changed to suit engine bearer or mount spacing. | - | - |
| IC engines only. | Electric motors. | None. |
| Any engine type/size/age. | - | - |
| Any fuel and fuel system. | - | - |
| Any DT system including minor modifications to the tail mount to suit. | - | - |
| Materiel's must be as specified on the plan (local strengthening permitted). | - | Engine mounting. Plywood dihedral braces. Spruce spars. Spar webbing. Wing Dowels. |
| Carbon fibre can be used for field repairs only. | Permanent use. | None. |
| Any propeller size/make/materiel. | Folding propellers. | None. |
| No moving surfaces | Auto rudder, VIT or bunt. |
DT system. |
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