Electric Class One
For 2026 the CFA Committee are including a new class of combat to our existing list. This one uses electric power exclusively and is called Electric Class One Combat. We have been testing combinations of batteries, motors, line lengths and models and we have settled on something which we think is an attractive proposition for a number of reasons.
Here are the highlights of Electric Class One Combat
It is very inexpensive, the equipment required to compete costs less that £60.00 in total.
All of the equipment is readily available from numerous well known sources.
The class is fair, everyone has to use identical motor/ battery combinations.
The early models are simple and cheap to build. Free PDF plans and DXF files available.
Any model design is allowed and no material is off limits.
The rules have been written to encourage entries, everyone gets the same amount of bouts.
No pit crews required.
No specialist electric power knowledge is needed. Just buy the items listed.
Push button start and stop, no messing with awkward diesels.
Electric power is quieter than Glow/diesel power. This should open up more flying sites.
It is an ideal club contest, competitions are easy to set up and run.
It is clean and you won’t smell after a days flying
There are a new set of proposed rules available here. These rules include a complete list of all the equipment required and where to obtain them.
The CFA intend to offer free plans, you can get them on the UK Combat Flyers Association or Hobbins Hobbies Facebook site
If there is sufficient interest in this class, the CFA will add competitions at Buckminster during 2025.
As this is a new class these competitions will be used to iron out any issues with the rules. If all goes well, the rules can then be submitted at this years CFA AGM for approval by the BMFA.
At this point we have no idea how much interest this class will generate. If you are curious as to how this develops and would like to be kept up to date with developments, we will be updating information here and on FaceBook "UK Combat Flyers Association" and may have a newsletter in time. Any specific questions then use the contact form.
Here are the highlights of Electric Class One Combat
It is very inexpensive, the equipment required to compete costs less that £60.00 in total.
All of the equipment is readily available from numerous well known sources.
The class is fair, everyone has to use identical motor/ battery combinations.
The early models are simple and cheap to build. Free PDF plans and DXF files available.
Any model design is allowed and no material is off limits.
The rules have been written to encourage entries, everyone gets the same amount of bouts.
No pit crews required.
No specialist electric power knowledge is needed. Just buy the items listed.
Push button start and stop, no messing with awkward diesels.
Electric power is quieter than Glow/diesel power. This should open up more flying sites.
It is an ideal club contest, competitions are easy to set up and run.
It is clean and you won’t smell after a days flying
There are a new set of proposed rules available here. These rules include a complete list of all the equipment required and where to obtain them.
The CFA intend to offer free plans, you can get them on the UK Combat Flyers Association or Hobbins Hobbies Facebook site
If there is sufficient interest in this class, the CFA will add competitions at Buckminster during 2025.
As this is a new class these competitions will be used to iron out any issues with the rules. If all goes well, the rules can then be submitted at this years CFA AGM for approval by the BMFA.
At this point we have no idea how much interest this class will generate. If you are curious as to how this develops and would like to be kept up to date with developments, we will be updating information here and on FaceBook "UK Combat Flyers Association" and may have a newsletter in time. Any specific questions then use the contact form.
Motor 2212 1400kv.
Brushless outrunner. Comes with mount and spinner. No brand name other than occasionally known as XXD Gold coloured. Typical price on Aliexpress is about £4.00.
Brushless outrunner. Comes with mount and spinner. No brand name other than occasionally known as XXD Gold coloured. Typical price on Aliexpress is about £4.00.
ESC. Electric Speed Controller
30 amp, with 3.5mm bullet connectors for the motor and XT60 battery plug . Again, no brand name, Price on Aliexpress is again around £4.00
30 amp, with 3.5mm bullet connectors for the motor and XT60 battery plug . Again, no brand name, Price on Aliexpress is again around £4.00
Battery 3s 11.1volt 1300mAh lipo
I use Zeee make, UK warehouse good price and free delivery from Al-iexpress. arrive in 2 days. Price is normally around £22 for 2 batteries. This battery gives a 4 mi-nute run with 28% charge remaining
I use Zeee make, UK warehouse good price and free delivery from Al-iexpress. arrive in 2 days. Price is normally around £22 for 2 batteries. This battery gives a 4 mi-nute run with 28% charge remaining
Propeller - Plastic size 8x4 - 3mm bore
Sold in packs of 10. Price is around £2.75 for a pack of 10 on Aliexpress. They suit the motor battery setup well but they are quite flimsy,
Sold in packs of 10. Price is around £2.75 for a pack of 10 on Aliexpress. They suit the motor battery setup well but they are quite flimsy,
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