Skill Level System

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RCPRO - Skill Level System

The RCPRO Skill Level System was developed to help racers succeed at R/C pylon racing.

While these descriptions give the basic requirements for the skill levels, the RCPRO committees will determine what skill level racing classes fit into.

Also, the course used may affect what skill level is required. Many fliers are accustomed to flying in front of themselves. 2 pole pylon is flown in front of the pilots, while 3 pole racing has the pilots in the middle of the action. 3 pole racing is more demanding, regardless of the airplane type.

Level 1

This level is for newcomers to pylon racing, or even to Radio Control flying. Planes that have rudder, elevator and throttle, or planes that use two channel control for pitch and turning are what this level is about. Racing at this level may be very informal.

Level 2

Four channel control is the basic defining lower limit for this level. The pilot must have reasonable skill with at least aileron, elevator, and throttle control. Some planes may or may not have or need rudder control. Nitro powered Trainers that don't exceed 70-80 mph and Park Flyers under 50 mph fit into this level. Slow Quickie (Q-500 with .25 sized engines) also falls into this category.

Level 3

Intermediate skills are required for this level. Q-500 Sport (AMA 424) is an example of a racing class that falls into this category. Warbird or Scale racers that exceed 100 mph are in this level. Park Flyers that exceed 50 mph or electric Speed 400 pylon planes are other examples.

Level 4

Advanced skills are necessary for this level. Warbird or Scale racers that exceed 120-130 mph and Quickies powered with .46's or .40's with tuned mufflers fit into this category. Speed 400 pylon planes powered by brushless motors also fit here.

Level 5

This is the most advanced level. Q-40 (AMA 422), Q-500 (AMA 428), FAI F3D, and FAI F5D fall into this category. The flying skills required are extremely demanding.