About
What is F1C?
Key features of class F1C - what makes it distinctive, who it's for, and what to expect.
Class characteristics
- Advanced class
- High technical demands
Equipment
What you need
Starter equipment list for the F1C class. Pick specific products based on your budget and experience level.
- F1C model with combustion power
- 2.5 cc glow engine
- Modelling fuel
- Timer and bunt mechanism
Rules
Rules and regulations
FAI class. Engine run time limited per the current rulebook.
Key rule parameters
- Engine displacement
- 2.5 cc
- Construction
- composite
- Control
- None in flight
First steps
How to start with F1C
- 1
Run in the engine on a test stand.
- 2
Check the CG with the engine running.
- 3
Short launches with minimum engine run time.
Common mistakes
What to avoid on your first attempts with class F1C.
- Incorrect carburetor setup
- Not running in the engine
- Wrong fuel
Calendar
Related competitions
No scheduled competitions for the F1C class. Check the Polish Aero Club calendar.
Classes in this discipline: Free Flight →Knowledge
Related guides
Competitions
How to prepare a model for a competition?
A pre-launch checklist.
Competitions
How to read a competition rulebook?
Key parts of the FAI and national rulebooks.
Getting started
Most common beginner mistakes
What to avoid when starting out.
Getting started
Essential tools for a modeller
A starter list for your workshop.
Tools
Interactive tools for this class
Workshop helpers, with educational estimates, not certified values.
Discipline: Free Flight