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About this event
RCG Thread (Please join): TBD
CD: Charles Martin
Contest Format
Traditional F3K and e-F3K planes (1.5-meter wingspan, aka F5K) are welcome. There will be separate F3K and e-F3K scoring. Fly together, score separately.
13 rounds - 8 rounds on Saturday and 5 rounds on Sunday.
No flyoffs - more flying for all.
NOTE: e-F3K planes will be fully integrated into the contest and will fly the same tasks as F3K planes.
e-F3K planes must set their AMRT's for a 50m launch cut-off and 7 second motor run. To perform a turnaround, e-F3K pilots may either catch or land their planes. 1S or 2S Lipo only.
Classes
OPEN - any pilot under the age of 60 flying a hand-launch glider (F3K) for the entire contest.
EAGLE - any pilot 60 years or older flying a hand-launch glider (F3K) for the entire contest. If you are 60 at the time of the contest, then you can register as an Eagle.
MOTO - any pilot flying a motorized 1.5-meter glider (e-F3K, F5K) for the entire contest.
Scoring
The contest will be run using the F3xVault, and all scores will be visible to everyone after the official contest start. We will use paper tickets to document flight times and record using smartphones. Every round will be audited before scores are uploaded.
Start/End Times
Pilots meeting 8am both days - first flight soon after. We aim to have the contest completed no later than 2:30 pm on Sunday.
Awards
There will be awards of recognition for 1st through 10th place in hand-launch and 1st through 3rd place in eF3K.
Accommodations
On-site RV (no hookups) and tent camping are welcomed. The nearest town to the flying site is Maricopa, a 15 minute drive to the east of the ranch. Visit our club's Location page for Silent Wings Ranch details and nearby accommodations that are 20 to 45 minute drive from the ranch. Use the Expedia link to see the nearest hotels.
Meals
Lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday as part of the entry fee.
Field Access for Practice
Silent Wings ranch will be accessible to all contest pilots starting Friday, December 6, at 10am.
Site Weather
We have a weather station on site and are tied into other weather services. See weather resources on our Weather page.
Note: SWSS Member Discount applies to this contest. See Benefits of Membership
Category
Multiple Day Event
Registration Info
Registration is required before Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
We provide refunds for events if you cancel before the specified cancellation cutoff date and time. In this case the deadline matches that of registration close.
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