szastoupil
Aug 15, 2006, 11:20 AM
The 2006 1.5 m HAND LAUNCH CONTEST will be held at the Anderson Sod Farm near Appleton, WI. This relatively low key event provides a hands on competition for these little airplanes. Newcomers to this aspect of flying are encouraged to participate in this fun event. You can gain a lot of flight experience with the typical hand launch tasks and contest format. The contest is flown man-on-man by rounds, and typically involves activity by all competitors during each round. We encourage on-lookers to come watch and even get involved as timers.
The contest is limited to sailplanes with wingspans of 1.5 meters or less.
The use of a substitute human launcher is permissible. In the spirit of past contests, short high starts will be provided for those whose arms or backs are not that athletically capable. The rubber and length of line on these high starts will be 25ft and 55ft respectively, long enough to give a high-starter a good launch, but not a competitive advantage.
Hand launch tasks require that the hand must be holding onto the model while it is being launched by hand, and the clock starts when the model leaves the hand. When using a high-start, the clock begins when the model leaves the high-start.
Membership in AMA is required and unless noted otherwise all AMA regulations and policies will be in effect. A non-member can compete if he/she submits a membership form (available from the CD) and fees to the contest director on the day of the contest.
PILOTS BRIEFING at 9:30 A.M. with the first flight at 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: The Anderson sod farm is located west of the Outagamie airport on Hwy BB (Winnegammie Drive). From Hwy 41, take Prospect Ave. west 5.5 miles to the Anderson Sod Farm. Since it is a large vast open area, the nearest point of reference is the gun club located on the north side of the road. The flying field is about another 1/4 mile on the south side of the road. Please note the frequency pin board and porta pottee near one of the approaches. Please park on the SOUTH shoulder of Winnegamie Drive.
ENTRY FEE: There will be no entry fee. However contributions to defray expenses will be accepted.
TASKS: All flights are man-on-man with normalized scoring within fixed time slot. Specific tasks will be announced at the contest.
For additional information contact: Scott Zastoupil Email at szastoupil "at" yahoo.com. (Replace "at" with @ .)
The contest is limited to sailplanes with wingspans of 1.5 meters or less.
The use of a substitute human launcher is permissible. In the spirit of past contests, short high starts will be provided for those whose arms or backs are not that athletically capable. The rubber and length of line on these high starts will be 25ft and 55ft respectively, long enough to give a high-starter a good launch, but not a competitive advantage.
Hand launch tasks require that the hand must be holding onto the model while it is being launched by hand, and the clock starts when the model leaves the hand. When using a high-start, the clock begins when the model leaves the high-start.
Membership in AMA is required and unless noted otherwise all AMA regulations and policies will be in effect. A non-member can compete if he/she submits a membership form (available from the CD) and fees to the contest director on the day of the contest.
PILOTS BRIEFING at 9:30 A.M. with the first flight at 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: The Anderson sod farm is located west of the Outagamie airport on Hwy BB (Winnegammie Drive). From Hwy 41, take Prospect Ave. west 5.5 miles to the Anderson Sod Farm. Since it is a large vast open area, the nearest point of reference is the gun club located on the north side of the road. The flying field is about another 1/4 mile on the south side of the road. Please note the frequency pin board and porta pottee near one of the approaches. Please park on the SOUTH shoulder of Winnegamie Drive.
ENTRY FEE: There will be no entry fee. However contributions to defray expenses will be accepted.
TASKS: All flights are man-on-man with normalized scoring within fixed time slot. Specific tasks will be announced at the contest.
For additional information contact: Scott Zastoupil Email at szastoupil "at" yahoo.com. (Replace "at" with @ .)