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RC_MAN · 11-29-2006, 09:03 PM

Can someone please tell me what is the maximum take off weight a model can have in Canada?

I'm dreaming of the Falcon but I'm not sure if it's legal.

http://www.altecare.com/falcon7x.htm
Peter

mogman · 11-29-2006, 09:13 PM

35kg [77lbs] in Canada{ MAAC}. Anything heavier will have to be dealt with by transport Canada as it is now classified as a UAV
Cheers Dave..

voyager_663rd · 11-29-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mogman

35kg [77lbs] in Canada{ MAAC}. Anything heavier will have to be dealt with by transport Canada as it is now classified as a UAV
Cheers Dave..

Thought it was 55 lb

mogman · 11-29-2006, 10:38 PM

55lbs is ama, maac is 77lbs.
Cheers, Dave.

voyager_663rd · 11-29-2006, 10:48 PM

which means that canucks can't fly down south with a heavier plane then. I could only find the 55 in the ama site

http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/105.pdf

I couldn't find any reference to Can weight limits in any of the documents listed in the "document" section on MAAC website.

**Concordefan** · 11-29-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RC_MAN

Can someone please tell me what is the maximum take off weight a model can have in Canada?

I'm dreaming of the Falcon but I'm not sure if it's legal.

http://www.altecare.com/falcon7x.htm
Peter

That is beautiful model, go for it Peter

Its about time Business jets are also entering in the RC maket...

Learjet is another nice one to have in the fleet.

Carl Layden · 11-30-2006, 07:02 AM

Hi Everyone,

Weight of a model is a discussion that frequently comes up, especially when a modeller is about to begin a new giant scale project.

From the Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regultations Regulations (CARs)
Part I - General Provisions > Subpart 1 - Interpretation
"model aircraft" - means an aircraft, the total weight of which does not exceed 35 kg (77.2 pounds), that is mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes and that is not designed to carry persons or other living creatures;
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Re...1/Subpart1.htm

From the MAAC insurance policy summary.
"The insured is MAAC, its charter member clubs and individual members and volunteers and they are covered against claims arising from the operation of model aircraft, model rockets, model watercraft, model trucks and automobiles, 35 kilograms or less."
http://maac.ca/docs/2006/2006_englis...mary_copy1.pdf

So the feds have defined the limit, as a MAAC member you are insured for models within that limit.

HTH,
Carl

Guest · 11-30-2006, 07:58 AM

There is a maximum weight for RC Scale Peter and that is 25 kilos or 55 lbs

Dennis

planecrazy · 11-30-2006, 08:01 AM

Falcon, shmalcon. Pete, do a Citation X (that's ROMAN NUMERAL FOR 10 NOT X) Fastest business jet in the world. Faster than a 45 caliber bullet!!

Chris

Rammer64 · 11-30-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by planecrazy

Falcon, shmalcon. Pete, do a Citation X (that's ROMAN NUMERAL FOR 10 NOT X) Fastest business jet in the world. Faster than a 45 caliber bullet!!

Chris

Yeah Pete! Then you make a dummy model of Chris standing beside it with a hammer almost like he's trying to fix... That would be a real authentic scale model....

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RC_MAN RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Peter D Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: LaSalle, Ontario Radio of choice: Powerbox Core # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 35 / 97% Posts: 3,325 Total Props: 10	Maximum weight of model? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Can someone please tell me what is the maximum take off weight a model can have in Canada? I'm dreaming of the Falcon but I'm not sure if it's legal. http://www.altecare.com/falcon7x.htm Peter __________________ Director - South West Zone (M)
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mogman RCC Expert Contributor I am: Dave C Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pitt Meadows,B.C. Radio of choice: DX-18 # of RCs: 40+ Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 885 Total Props: 12	weight 35kg [77lbs] in Canada{ MAAC}. Anything heavier will have to be dealt with by transport Canada as it is now classified as a UAV Cheers Dave.. __________________ Dave C Pitt Meadows B.C. maac 37241
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11-29-2006, 10:38 PM	#4
mogman RCC Expert Contributor I am: Dave C Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pitt Meadows,B.C. Radio of choice: DX-18 # of RCs: 40+ Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 885 Total Props: 12	weight 55lbs is ama, maac is 77lbs. Cheers, Dave. __________________ Dave C Pitt Meadows B.C. maac 37241
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11-30-2006, 07:02 AM	#7
Carl Layden RCC Contributor I am: Carl Layden Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Paradise, NL Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 361 Total Props: 0	Hi Everyone, Weight of a model is a discussion that frequently comes up, especially when a modeller is about to begin a new giant scale project. From the Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regultations Regulations (CARs) Part I - General Provisions > Subpart 1 - Interpretation "model aircraft" - means an aircraft, the total weight of which does not exceed 35 kg (77.2 pounds), that is mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes and that is not designed to carry persons or other living creatures; http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Re...1/Subpart1.htm From the MAAC insurance policy summary. "The insured is MAAC, its charter member clubs and individual members and volunteers and they are covered against claims arising from the operation of model aircraft, model rockets, model watercraft, model trucks and automobiles, 35 kilograms or less." http://maac.ca/docs/2006/2006_englis...mary_copy1.pdf So the feds have defined the limit, as a MAAC member you are insured for models within that limit. HTH, Carl __________________ Carl Layden Golf : WHACK! F! R/C Flying: F! WHACK!
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11-30-2006, 07:58 AM	#8
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Weight for Scale Competition There is a maximum weight for RC Scale Peter and that is 25 kilos or 55 lbs Dennis
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11-29-2006, 10:48 PM	#5
voyager_663rd RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Len, an RPAS pilot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,650 Total Props: 20	which means that canucks can't fly down south with a heavier plane then. I could only find the 55 in the ama site http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/105.pdf I couldn't find any reference to Can weight limits in any of the documents listed in the "document" section on MAAC website.
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11-30-2006, 08:01 AM	#9
planecrazy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Chris R Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Ontario Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,054 Total Props: 1	Falcon, shmalcon. Pete, do a Citation X (that's ROMAN NUMERAL FOR 10 NOT X) Fastest business jet in the world. Faster than a 45 caliber bullet!! Chris Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gravity works. I've tested it......often!!! Building: TF T-34 modded to C model
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