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Slow Survivable Combat (SSC) is a .15-size
class which the Radio Control Combat Association (RCCA) started several
years ago with restrictions to increase survivability and lower speed
to increase fun.
Combat is the most exciting five minutes you can have in RC! There's
nothing like chasing your opponent as he dives for the deck, turning
left and weaving right! All of the sudden somebody's on your six! You
pull up and head for the sky. You yank a hard left turn just barely
escaping with your streamer still intact! Now for revenge!
Combat is flown with a 30' streamer tied to each pilot's airplane. The
object is to cut your opponents' streamers while trying to keep your
own streamer. Points are awarded for how many kills (streamers) you
get, and how much of your own streamer you bring back from battle.
Official contests are flown with as many as 11 planes in the air at one
time, although 7-8 planes at a time is more common. Pilots are given 90
seconds to get their plane airborne after which "Start Combat" is
called and the battle rages for the next five minutes. With so many
planes in the air all chasing each other, the adrenaline level is
intense! A pilot will typically fly up to 6 of these battles in one day
at an official (AMA sanctioned) contest.
Contests are a lot of fun, a great way to meet new guys, and offer the
chance to fly against a lot of opponents. But for most weekends, pilots
fly informal "club-combat." Typically this gets started when one guy
gets into combat and lets his friends see how easily the planes fly and
explains to them how much fun combat is, and a handful of other guys
jump onboard. Then the group of guys can fly informal combat matches at
their home field whenever they want! Our club currently has four guys
flying SSC. We encourage other to get involved with either flying or
support. Support includes, but not limited to, pit crew, ground help,
and judges. If you need additional information please send in the "We
want to hear from you!" message form located under the Talk to Us link
on the home page.
Other web sites that you may find helpful in gathering information on SSC:
The RCCA
(Radio Control Combat Association) is a special interest group of the
AMA. The purpose of this organization, and its web site, is to provide
information, technical knowledge, and offer model aviation enthusiasts
who love the War Planes of World War II and enjoy competition a place
to share information, views and discussion with others who have similar
interests.
Team Scharnell – Web source for the Avenger type SSC plane.
Team Battle Axe – Web source for Battle Axe style SSC plane.
Kirk Adams web site – Web source for building instructions for Kirk's Rapier SSC plane.
Fast Pack – Web source for colored packing tape for wing covering.
Hat Trick Enterprises - Web source for streamer material.
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