Re: Rantoul Contest 10/1/2016-10/2/2016

From: William Gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:41:01 -0400

Kurt
I don't have any suggestions but will be there for the October contest.
Hope you're up for another glider battle!

On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 9:39 PM, Kurt Krempetz krempetz_at_yahoo.com
[Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:

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> Hi All,
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> I will be the Contest Director for the Bong Eagle's Indoor
> Contest being held on October 1st and October 2nd, 2016 in the Rantoul
> Hanger (approx 43 ft ceiling). I am trying to understand what might
> encourage participation and am interested in people's comments on what
> might get you to come to this contest. this weekend. We plan to hold the
> AMA events that people are interested in flying and possible supplemental
> events.
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> One supplement event suggested by Al Stone will be held on this
> weekend--> a Mini Air Race. The rules are below.
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> I was also thinking about holding some educational seminars. Is anyone
> interested in these? If so please let me know in what your interested in
> being presented. I will then try to get an experience modeler to make up
> the presentation and give it sometime during that weekend. Since my
> expertise is gliders I would be willing to do a presentation on gliders, if
> anyone is interested.
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> Please let me know what you would like. Any other supplement events? I
> am hoping to make this an educational and fun weekend and need your input.
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> Thanks,
> Kurt
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> - Bong Eagles Mini Air Racing
> - Model must resemble a "Golden Age" Air racer. (Reasonable imitation)
> CCW rotation
> - CD will supply 1-strip of 1/4" X 24" rubber. CD will also plan race
> pairings per how many contestants enter.
> - Contestant must use this. Replacements will be provided.
> - Only design rules are: Built up fuselage,(sheet or stick) 12"
> wingspan min., swivel eye in wingtip. ROG landing gear with 2-wheels.
> - Models must have a visible racing number on tail sides and wing.
> - Models will sport racing colors.
> - 2- up format on one pole both models to start ROG 180-degrees apart.
> - Timer starts models with a 3-2-1 ....release.
> - First model to fly the fastest 5-laps is the winner. Overall winner
> is determined through elimination flyoffs.
> - No fouls or grievances due to entanglements. This is supposed to be
> fun!
> - Models need 1-wing connection to the line from the pole. A fishing
> clip/snap swivel is to be imbedded at the wingtip.
> - The pole stands 5-feet tall with one top rotation point at 5-feet
> and 1-bottom rotation point at 3-feet above the ground. The timer will flip
> coin to see who gets what position.
> - The line to each model is 2-4# Spiderline (fishing line) with a
> small ring at each end.
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Received on Mon Aug 22 2016 - 15:20:21 CEST