New Zealand Slow Combat Rules (summary)
9 - CONTROL LINE SLOW COMBAT RULES 9.1 GENERAL. 9.1.1 All general rules apply. (General Competition Rules and C/L rules chapters 1 & 8.)
9.2.1 Rules as per FAI F2D except as noted below.
9.2.1.1 Models: One model per bout.
9.2.1.2 Motors: Any capacity motor permitted. Silencers to meet site requirements.
9.2.1.3 Lines: 15.92 m (no diameter restriction). Pull test equal to 20 times the model
weight before every bout.
9.2.1.4 Speed: No faster than 3.5 sec/lap towing a ful streamer timed for two laps at the start of the bout. A model may not fly faster than 3.3 sec/lap without a streamer. The speed may be checked on request by either competitor, or at circle marshals instigation or at the request of the scorers. Checking of competitor’s speed may only be requested by the other competitor once per bout. 9.2.1.5 A safety wire with a minimum diameter of 0, 5 mm must be attached between the Bellcrank bolt (axle) and the engine(s) so as to withstand a minimum pull load of 10kg. 9.2.1.6 The FAI specifications regarding engine maximum displacement inlet and exhaust dimensions, and fuel restrictions do not apply to NZ slow combat.