Section 1: The name of the corporation shall be the Miniature Aircraft Combat Association (MACA). The corporation name shall be abbreviated hereinafter as MACA. The corporation is chartered under the State of Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

Section 1: The primary purpose and objective of MACA is to promote and foster educational and scientific advancement in control line miniature aircraft combat. More particular purposes are listed below, but shall not be considered exclusive:

• To encourage the presentation of technical papers to be presented in the newsletter;
• To encourage the study and discussion of scientific problems and to disseminate scientific news and views;
• To promote control line combat by hosting competition in all its forms, both nationally and internationally; sponsoring flying demonstrations; and contacting public officials and educational institutions;
• To promote combat events at national-level events, and to recruit competent officials for those events;
• To give modest financial aid in sending the U.S. Team to the Control Line World Championships;
• To strive for workable rules for all combat events and to strive for uniform application of those rules nationally and internationally, as appropriate;
• To maintain good communication between combat fliers and the AMA Control Line Contest Board (CLCB), and to assist the CLCB in selecting active combat fliers to serve on the Combat Advisory Committee (CAC); and
• To publish an internationally circulated newsletter devoted exclusively to the promotion of combat flying in all its forms — educationally, technically, competitively, and just for fun.

Section 1: Membership shall be open to all interested persons. Membership shall begin with the receipt by the MACA Treasurer of name, address, and annual dues.

Section 2: Each member should accept the responsibility of promoting combat in their immediate area and assist MACA in the promotion of combat in their entire district.

Section 3: Membership shall be for a calendar year. Membership shall run from January 1 to December 31. All memberships expire on December 31. A subscription to the newsletter is included with membership.

Section 4: An active membership may be revoked by a unanimous decision of the Executive Board. Revocation of membership may be considered for actions detrimental to MACA and Competition Combat Flying.

Section 5: In the event expulsion from MACA is considered, the President will notify the affected member by certified letter with return receipt requested, specifying the reason and MACA's intention. The member will have two weeks from receipt of the letter to respond, citing the member's reasons why expulsion should not occur. The President will notify the member regarding the Board's decision within two weeks of receipt of the member's response.

Section 1: Elected Officers. The elected officers of MACA shall be:

• President
• Executive Vice President
• Treasurer
• Vice Presidents
• Foreign Representatives

Section 2: Appointed Officers. The appointed officers of MACA will be appointed by the President and shall be:

• Newsletter Editor
• Presidential Assistants
• Website Manager

Section 3: Compensation. All elected and appointed officers are non-compensated positions.

Section 4: Duties of the President:

• The President shall be the principal executive officer of MACA.
• The President shall preside at all meetings of the general membership and Executive Board.
• The President shall uphold and apply the provisions of these Bylaws.
• The President shall recommend such expenditures as may be necessary to conduct the affairs of MACA.
• The President may appoint committees not otherwise provided for by these Bylaws.
• The President shall act as the official spokesperson for MACA to the modeling press and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
• The President shall prepare an annual report to be delivered at the general membership meeting and published in the newsletter, outlining the budget, programs, and objectives of MACA.
• The President shall poll members of the Board for direction on MACA goals, objectives, policies, and programs.
• The President will solicit specific ideas from each MACA Vice President concerning the promotion of combat.

Section 5: Duties of the Executive Vice President:

• The Executive Vice President shall assist the President in the performance of executive duties.
• The Executive Vice President shall perform those duties and responsibilities assigned by the President that further the programs and policies of MACA.
• The Executive Vice President shall preside at general membership and Executive Board meetings in the absence of the President.

Section 6: Duties of the Treasurer:

• The Treasurer shall act as financial officer of MACA, receive the income of MACA, and deposit all funds in the name of MACA.
• The Treasurer shall have custody of the financial books, records, and documents of MACA and shall keep correct account of all financial transactions of MACA.
• The Treasurer shall make all authorized payments for expenses incidental to the work of MACA.
• The Treasurer shall submit a detailed financial statement to the newsletter on a quarterly basis.
• The Treasurer shall submit an annual financial statement to the President to be presented at the general membership meeting.
• The Treasurer shall maintain an updated roster of the general membership, be responsible for providing the Newsletter Editor with current mailing lists, and provide the editor with sufficient funds to ensure uninterrupted, quality publication of the newsletter.

Section 7: Duties of the Vice Presidents:

• The Vice Presidents shall assist the President in carrying out MACA objectives and policies within their respective areas of responsibility.
• The Vice Presidents shall perform those duties and responsibilities assigned them by the President that further the programs and policies of MACA.
• Vice President positions are: Vice President for AMA Event 328 (Fast Combat); Vice President for AMA Event 329 (Slow Combat and Speed Limit Combat); Vice President for AMA Event 330 (1/2A Combat); Vice President for F2D Combat; Vice President for the MACA Top Twenty; Vice President for the National Championship Contest; Vice President for the FAI Team Trials and World Championships; Vice President for Safety and Rules Issues; and Vice President for Promotion and Membership Growth.
• The Vice Presidents shall maintain the highest possible contact with members within their area of responsibility, preferably through contest attendance.

Section 8: Duties of Foreign Representatives:

• The Foreign Representatives shall assist the President in carrying out MACA objectives and policies within their respective countries.
• The Foreign Representatives shall perform those duties and responsibilities assigned by the President that further the programs and policies of MACA.
• The Foreign Representatives will maintain the highest possible contact with members within their countries, preferably through contest attendance.

Section 9: Duties of the Newsletter Editor:

• The Newsletter Editor shall be responsible for the timely publication of an internationally circulated newsletter.
• The Newsletter Editor shall publish all contributions of all members relative to combat flying in general and competition in particular, subject only to necessary editing required to maintain the quality of the newsletter.
• The Newsletter Editor shall publish all surveys authorized by the Board and all election ballots. The election ballots will be on a separate sheet of paper.
• The Newsletter Editor shall publish election results. The Editor will also receive, tabulate, and publish all surveys.
• The Newsletter Editor shall publish all proposed Bylaw amendments.

Section 10: Duties of the Presidential Assistant:

• The Presidential Assistant shall assist the President with general correspondence.
• The Presidential Assistant shall monitor the progress of MACA projects and objectives and report to the President.
• The Presidential Assistant shall perform those duties and responsibilities assigned by the President that further the programs and policies of MACA.

Section 1: Duties of the Vice President for the Top Twenty:

• Be in a position to check the Contest Director's reports;
• Submit reports to the MACA newsletter and website regarding standings at least quarterly; and
• Submit the year's totals for publication no later than January 31 of the following year.

Section 2: Method of Rating: The rating system is calculated on points:

• Placement Points: Points are awarded for placing in sanctioned contests, and the sanction must specify the events (as to type and number of events) that will be flown at that contest. Winner's points will be calculated by multiplying the number of entries ($N$) in an event times the place:
  • 1st Place: $5 imes N$ points
  • 2nd Place: $4 imes N$ points
  • 3rd Place: $3 imes N$ points
  • 4th Place: $2 imes N$ points
  • 5th Place: $1 imes N$ points
  Example: In an event with 10 contestants, points awarded are 50 for first place, 40 for second, 30 for third, 20 for fourth, and 10 for fifth.
• Participation Points: Points are also awarded for each participating contestant in an eligible event. One point times the number of participating contestants ($1.0 imes N$) is awarded to each entrant who flies at least one match in the event. To qualify as a participating contestant, the pilot must enter the contest and fly at least one match. For the AMA National Championships, 1.5 points times the number of contestants ($1.5 imes N$) is awarded to each entrant who flies at least one match in the event.
  Example: In a normal sanctioned event with 30 contestants, participation points awarded would be 30 for each participating contestant. At the NATS, entry points for a 30-entry event would be 45 points.

Section 3: Prior Membership Requirement: In order for a contestant to be included in the Top 20, they must be a member of MACA before the contest where the Top 20 points were earned. Non-members receive zero rating points.

The rating system provides for annual rankings in:

• Top 20 Overall
• Top 10 Fast
• Top 10 F2D
• Top 10 1/2A
• Top 10 Speed Limited Combat

* Note: Non-rulebook events will be tabulated where most appropriate.

Section 4: Contest Season & Eligible Sanctions: Placing in unrestricted AMA, Canadian (MAAC), or WAM sanctioned contests will be considered for rating purposes. The contest season shall run strictly from January 1 to December 31.

Section 5: Seven-Day Reporting Deadline: Only those reports available to the MACA Vice President for the Top 20 shall be considered for rating purposes. The reports must include: Contest Name, Location, Sanction Number, Date, Event Number or Event Name, Number of Entries for each event, Names of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place finishers, Names of all who entered and flew at least one match, and the CD's Name along with the CD's AMA Number. The report should be sent to the Vice President for the Top 20 within seven (7) days after the contest.

Section 6: Recognition: The Board shall provide suitable recognition for those on the final standings lists.

Section 1: Skill Class Designations. The MACA skill classes are Sportsman, Advanced, and Expert. The distinction between classes is based on the contestant's current proficiency level as a Control Line Combat pilot.

• Sportsman is the beginning class. Competitors in the Sportsman class may be proficient in other events and may have entered Combat events, but should not be accomplished Combat pilots. In and of itself, winning one Sportsman event may not indicate the need for a move. However, the combination of a win (or wins) and obvious skills beyond those of a beginner should qualify a pilot for a move to a higher skill level.
• Advanced competitors have some proficiency or experience flying Combat. They may be fairly new fliers who have competed at the Sportsman level and developed their skills to a point that indicates they are ready to move to a higher level. Advanced is intended to provide both an intermediate skill level for pilots who have developed past beginner levels, and a venue for folks who might otherwise never win and thus lose interest. Advanced provides a place for the competitor who wants to fly, and occasionally win, combat matches, but does not care to compete with the furor and dedication necessary to win against competitors aiming for a World or National Championship. Advanced is also intended for former competitors returning to the sport after an extended layoff. These fliers may quickly move to the Expert class; however, flying for a time in Advanced while their former skills and equipment return increases the probability of success beyond that likely experienced flying against the Experts.
• Expert is the premier competitive class representing the highest level of combat proficiency.

Section 2: Pairing & Class Movement: Generally, Sportsman contestants may be matched against Sportsman, and Advanced against Advanced, in the first matches of a contest. When the Sportsmen have flown each other, those still in the contest continue against Advanced fliers, and so on. Prizes may be awarded for the highest-placing contestant in each class as well as the overall winner. Contest Directors may also choose to completely separate the classes.

Movement from Sportsman to Advanced, or Advanced to Expert, is not based on a set number of match or contest wins, but rather on more subjective criteria. If a Sportsman begins winning against and finishing ahead of Advanced pilots, it is appropriate to move up; likewise with Advanced moving to Expert. A voluntary move to a higher skill level can be made by the individual and is the customary method of movement. Movement down should be rare, but may be granted with the permission of a Contest Director. A contestant may fly in a higher skill class at a contest where their regular skill level is not being flown without permanent commitment to the higher class.

Section 3: Pilot Responsibility: In MACA Skill Classes, it is the responsibility of each individual to track their own skill class level and declare it when entering contests with skill class divisions. If a skill class is not declared, that pilot will be placed in the Expert class for that contest.