Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

[supercub]

Everything I've heard about the Unlimited Class is that it must be piston engine, propeller driven. Are you required to have a Pilot? Reason I'm asking is.........what about a drone unlimited racer? I know, it's a far out idea, but think of the streamlining one could do to the airframe, along with the lightest weight allowable. What do you think?

[knot4u]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

Everything I've heard about the Unlimited Class is that it must be piston engine, propeller driven. Are you required to have a Pilot? Reason I'm asking is.........what about a drone unlimited racer? I know, it's a far out idea, but think of the streamlining one could do to the airframe, along with the lightest weight allowable. What do you think?

I think another one of the rules is that the pilot must have an oxygen supply, I guess that would mean a pilot is required.

[wingman]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

I don't think oxygen would hurt a well designed computer -- Isn't there a hard hat requirement too? That will require some thought from the engineers...

[knot4u]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

I don't think oxygen would hurt a well designed computer -- Isn't there a hard hat requirement too? That will require some thought from the engineers...

When was the last time anyone raced an unlimited without a helmet? Honest question, I'm sure it happened, but it would've been long before I was even aware of the races.

[Big_Jim]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

When was the last time anyone raced an unlimited without a helmet? Honest question, I'm sure it happened, but it would've been long before I was even aware of the races.

I believe helmets were first mandated in the Unlimited class in 1984. I think John Crocker was the driving force behind that.

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

Seeing you here, along with Neal, BCIV and the rest warms my heart!

Can't tell you how good it makes me feel when I get a connection (on the road) and see you guys including the rest of us in casual conversation about the time!

Simply priceless!

[BellCobraIV]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

Mac McClain and Lyle neither one of them preferred a helmet both wore headsets. Mac wore a backwards Pennzoil cap or Sanders Trucking hat under their headsets. I gave Lyle one of my Pennzoil caps for a heat race in the early 80s it got blown off on approach when the wind caught the bill, cap gone....

[Big_Jim]

Re: Is a pilot required in the Unlimited Category?

Mac McClain and Lyle neither one of them preferred a helmet both wore headsets. Mac wore a backwards Pennzoil cap or Sanders Trucking hat under their headsets. I gave Lyle one of my Pennzoil caps for a heat race in the early 80s it got blown off on approach when the wind caught the bill, cap gone....

Johnny, mah boy......you forgot one. LOL