Club News
All Up Last Down Competition 2008
Now into it’s 3rd year, the AULD competition is still going
strong. The main contention this year is again which battery pack to use as the
dominance of Lipos has limited the availability of NimH cells. However, most
people are happy to continue using last year’s pack so we will be allowing the
Intellect 1400mAh (or lower capacity) 2/3AF packs only.
Competition Dates
All rounds this year will be held on Tuesday evenings, starting at 6:30pm.
Tuesday 13th May
Tuesday 17th June
Tuesday 15th July
Tuesday 19th August
Model Specification
| Model: |
West Wings Orion E – built as kit |
| Motor: |
Speed 400 6V – no modifications |
| Prop: |
6x3 folder with standard spinner/backplate |
| Battery: |
7 x 2/3 AF NimH (eg.
GP1100/GP1300/Intellect 1400) |
| Speed Controller: |
No restriction |
| Servos: |
No restriction |
| Frequency: |
Each pilot is allocated their own
frequency – to be clearly marked on the model for scoring purposes |
Competition Procedure
| Scrutineering: |
All models will be checked for
compliance with the rules |
| Launch: |
All models to be launched at the
starters whistle. Any pilot not launching within 5 seconds will be
disqualified. |
| Motor run: |
No restriction |
| Landing: |
Any model not landing within 30m of the
centre of the runway will be discounted |
| Scoring: |
All flights will be timed. Highest
total of best 3 from 4 rounds will be declared the winner. This will be
calculated on a percentage based on the best flight of each round. |
| Disputes: |
The judges decision is final! |
For more info, contact Nick Cripps.
Glider Competition - 2008
Round 1 - Sunday May 4th.
Round 2 - Sunday July 6th.
Round 3 - Sunday September 7th.
Round 4 - Sunday October 5th.
The usual rules apply i.e. :-
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All models must be pure gliders , no powered gliders.
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Air brakes or mixed function flaps / airbrakes are not
allowed.
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Only one bungee will be used for each round.
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1 positive point will be scored for each second of flight
from the moment of release from the launch to the moment when the flight
ceases up to the maximum flight time (usually 5 min.) Thereafter 1 negative
point will be scored for each second of flight until the flight ceases.
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The target time for each round will be decided by
consensus of opinion of the competitors taking part in that round.
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50 bonus points will be scored if the glider comes to
rest with any part of the glider within the landing circle.
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If a launch fails i.e. because of early release and the
glider is landed within 30 seconds a relaunch will be allowed.
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If for any reason the flight has to be curtailed
prematurely e.g. the presence of low flying full size aircraft, then the
flight may be retaken.
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The contest director will have overall control of the
competition and his /her decision will be final.
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All rounds will be held at the West Hallam field subject
to availability. Please try to have an alternative frequency available to
avoid frequency clashes with the Ilkeston members.
For further info, contact Roger Ward.
Vulcan to the Sky - Appeal for Donations
 After
all the hard work to get Avro Vulcan XH558 airborne, the project needs further
help.
A recent press release says:-
"We need to start the rest of the test flight programme with
the return of good weather at the beginning of March, but we still have to have
£150,000 in our hands before we can do that, plus confidence that we will go on
raising at least £50,000 per month after that.
Right now we look like
we’re going to be starved of funds at this critical moment for the Vulcan."
So the
project are appealing for further donations and/or sponsorship.
If you
would like to help, please visit the Vulcan to
the Sky Trust website.
Futaba 2.4GHz Notice
For anyone using Futaba radio sets on 2.4 GHz, please be
aware that a fault has been identified in some sets.
Further details are available on both the
BMFA and
Ripmax websites.
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