DIRECTOR COMP REPORT
2014-15
The Werribee Model Aircraft Association (WMAA) has a long history of glider
flying activities. The club welcomes new glider pilots who would like to join in and
give it a go! Experienced pilots are available to provide advice and guidance. Club
activities range from casual sport flying, glider events and the bi-monthly
Glider
Competition
!
The
Glider Competition is a low key, enjoyable competition where the emphasis
is on having fun! This is a great event to compete in.
Round 1: 6th of July 2014
Round 2: 14th September 2014
Round 3: 9th November 2014
Round 4: 1st Feb 2015
Round 5: 5th April 2015
Round 6: 7th June 2015
At the WMAA
Glider Competition the gliders are launched using a 2 meter rated
“bungee” (or histart). There is a bungee available for use at the field by members.
Werribee Model Aircraft Association Inc: McGraths Road, Werribee 3030
GLIDER COMP – Feb 2014
FOAMY FLY OFF GUIDELINES
The aim of this contest is to involve people in a low cost, low key, fun event that should allow a wide range of entrants at all experience levels to have a chance to be competitive, in a relaxed environment.
The contest is open to:
- Any production all foam RC aircraft.
- 2.0m maximum wing span.
- Electric powered.
- Reasonably close to standard.
- Radio frequency control and management!!!
- Entrants stand in line, at 90° to the prevailing wind.
- Nominal 5.0m separation between.
- Entrants may launch their own model, or have an assistant and a coach.
- Launch must be into the wind for at least 20m.
- CD has the option of determining motor run time, nominally 20sec.
- CD to determine that all contestants are ready.
- CD then to provide three sound signals a few seconds apart:
- Sound 1, ready.
- Sound 2 set (start motors).
- Sound 3 launch.
- At conclusion of the motor run time, CD provides a fourth sound signal, contestants must switch motors off. No motor restarts are allowed, unless to save the aircraft.
- Contestants then fly thermal, for duration.
- Aircraft are to be landed within a reasonable distance of the start. There are no landing points to encourage landing safely away from people.
- On contact with the ground, contestants call out “Down!” in a loud voice so that others can hear.
- CD is to record landing order for each contestant, perhaps with adjustment for motor restarts.
- A minimum three rounds should be flown.
- Places are determined by adding landing order for each contestant. Places are awarded with first place going to the contestant with the highest number of points, etc.
Form of the contest:
Contestants are encouraged to talk about the thermal quality of the air that they are flying in; the height that some may be gaining or losing; or anything else that comes to mind.
