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- Q Connection
- Q Power
- Q innovation
- Szabo is there
- Stonehenge - fly with the Druids
- Frankly Q and the other classes too
F1Q at Lost hills- making the connections
Since the CD for the Lost hills events added a sensible "extension" to the F1Q-rules (i.e., mark the run time on the plane) here is a proposal for one more:
Please specify polarity and male/female connections for the 3.5mm plugs - there are 4 possible combinations, and to be able to plug the CD's equipment into one's plane a person using T-connectors (as an example) would have to bring EIGHT adapter cables (4 for input, 4 for output). It is his responisbility to comply with the rules ... incomplete and silly as these may be.
Klaus W. Salzer
J.-Hönigsberger-G. 5
Editor's [and CD's} Comment - Klaus, we do not see this as really an extension to the rules, but rather what we want to do to make sure the airplanes conform. I have noticed that while the rules for the event are spelled out in the F1Q section of the sporting code, with other classes. There is supplementary Information in other parts of the sporting code that clarify how things are done for the more mature classes, such as the model certificates or how to conduct a major Free Flight event. With your connectors suggestion it seems that this is in the same category i.e. specifing details on how model processing should be carried out. I would need to discuss this with my "Q" advisors , so lets see what reaction we get to your suggestion.
On measuring the Q’s motor’s power.
In plain English, “When the motor has reached full power, wattage is measured …” means that the motor is measured using 100% power to establish the length of its motor run. It’s Tapio’s prerogative to use 80% power in official flights, or 25 gram motor on his F1Bs.
Our efforts should be to make Q fliers people comfortable with the new energy rules, recruit more Q fliers and to reach a World Championship in a few years.
Aram Schlosberg
Electric free flight rules:
I've been watching the talk about rules lately with much interest. It would seem people are finding loop holes as I type this. Electric power has many more factors to manage than glow engines. I can see many ways to manipulate rules in favor of the wise sportsman already just sitting back and listening. I love it! Work those loop holes guys!
Jim Leuken
Szabo is there
Just tried to E-mail Szabo with no problems. Used this E-mail:
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Tony Mathews
U.K. World Cup Free Flight Event
12/13 May 2012 Salisbury Plain
On behalf of the Free flight Technical Committee of the British Model Flying Association, the Bristol and West Model Aircraft Club invite you to participate in the Stonehenge Cup to be held on Salisbury Plain on 12/13th May 2012.
World Cup Events
Saturday 12th May F1B & F1C/F1P
Sunday 13th May F1A & F1Q
Additional Event F1G Coupe
Sunday 13th May. This event qualifies for the Southern Coupe League and the Euro Challenge. Entries will be taken on the flying field.
The flying site is situated to the south of the B390 between Shrewton and Chitterne approximately 10 miles North-West of Salisbury, and will be signposted from the B390.
The terrain is undulating rough grassland crossed by dirt roads and tracks. The land is a military training area, which is carefully managed to preserve the history and wildlife. Model retrieval is usually on foot.
All events will start at 9.30 am. There will be 5 rounds plus flyoffs flown from poles. The programme may be varied if unforeseen circumstances arise. All competitors will receive a Stonehenge Mug and Sticker. Details of the 'pole' matrix and competitor locations will be emailed to competitors early in May 2012. Competitors may also collect details from contest control on the day, or send a SAE with their entry form for the information to be posted to them.
Rules
The relevant section of the FAI Sporting Code will be followed.
World Cup competitors must hold a valid FAI licence.
Competitors in FIG must hold BMFA membership or equivalent or an FAI licence.
Entry Forms
Entry forms must arrive no later than 20th April 2012. Late entries will incur an additional charge of 18 Euro / £15/$22
Payment
UK entry fees to be included with entry form. Overseas entry fees may be paid on the day
Prizes
These will be awarded down to 5th place
Timekeepers
We aim to have adequate official timekeepers. Volunteer timekeepers will receive a Stonehenge mug, sticker and a bottle of wine.
Contacts
Peter Tribe, 46 Southleigh, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2EQ, UK
F1A/B/C Peter Tribe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +44(0)1225 862748
F1G Roy Vaughn This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +44(0)1344779071
Accommodation and Camping Information
Information is available on request from Peter Tribe.
THE STONEHENGE CUP ENTRY FORM 2012
Full Name
Address
Town/City
Country
Post/Zip Code
Nationality
Senior/Junior
Telephone No.
Mobile No.
E Mail Address
FAI Licence No.
BMFA No.
World Cup Events
Day
Sat
Sat
Sat
Sun
Sun
Class
F1B
F1C
F1P
F1A
F1Q
Please tick
Timekeeping – Can you Help, and receive a bottle of wine and a mug?
Please tick Saturday
Sunday
Entry Fees
World Cup Event Single Class (Senior)
35 Euro /£30/$45
World Cup Event Single Class (Junior under 18 on 31/12/11)
6 Euro / £5/$8
Additional World Cup classes 6 Euro / £5/$8
FIG Coupe d’hiver. (Senior 18 Euro/£15/$22, Juniors 6 Euro/£5/$8)
Pay on day ---
Total Paid
UK entries, to be accompanied by payment of total in GBP (cheque drawn on UK bank or cash)
Cheques payable to: BMFA - Stonehenge Cup.
Closing date for entries 20 April 2012
Post Entries to – Peter Tribe, 46 Southleigh, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2EQ, United Kingdom
Frankly Q and the other classes too
This is a reminder for those F1Q at the Kiwi World Cup event that if you are flying a lower tech airplane - no bunts, flaps , folds or in the case if Q moveable surfaces at all you qualify for going after the Fran Zaic award in your class.
As a reminder here is a recall of the Zaic awards - be sure to the control table know that you are flying this type of airplane when you turn your first time in.
The Isaacson Winter Classic and Kiwi World Cup will offer the Frank Zaic awards in the following FAI Classes: F1A, B, C, H, G, J and Q. This is an additional award that is part of the regular event. The award is for person with the best result who has a model that conforms to the current rules for the class but is subject to some additional constraints. For example in F1A the model cannot bunt. So the Frank Zaic award for F1A would go the the flyer with the top non-bunting F1A model. This award says that it is OK to take part in an event that is World Cup/America's cup with a model that does not have all the bells and whistles. This object is to encourage more people to take part and fly with the big names to gain more experience or just for fun. We see people using older models or maybe new models built with model techniques but perhaps more appropriate for beginners or occasional flyers. Note that you can use a model from an older era when the model specs were different but it must conform to current specs. So, for example Jon Davis can get that Groovy Tuna down from the attic but he must use a 30 gram motor, not a 40 like he had when he first flew the model and the model must be up to the current weight.
Remember this is Free Flight and the thermal you put that glider in does not know if you bought it from M&K or Stamov, how much carbon is in the wing, if you molded the carbon wing yourself, if the d/t timer is a fuse, clockwork or electronic, if you built it from a Dragmaster kit, or cut all those ribs by hand …
Clearly this is aimed more at the glider and rubber classes than power, but I have seen John Sheppard flying his original Cranfield joint winner Glow Worm in the same F1C event as Evgeny Verbitsky with his modern airplanes and John, and Evgeny for that matter were clearly enjoying themselves. Yes and John did max the model off a 5 second engine run with the original Eta 15 diesel.
F1B – No VP prop, No start delay , max of 2 functions plus d/t
F1G – No VP prop, no start delay, no moveable surface other than d/t
Why called Frank Zaic Awards? Frank Zaic was a member of SCAT and represented the USA with his Wakefields in World Champs. Frank's activities over the years were aimed at sharing knowledge and encouraging participation. That is the object of these awards.
What this is not. This is not intended to replace or compete with Classic Glider, Nos Wakefield or Vintage FAI power. It is not an alternate the restricted technology F1 classes as proposed by the UK. It is not providing a performance helper to simpler models.
Double entry: In discussing this idea with some flyers they have indicated that they would like to fly both their latest full house model and another model they retrieved from the attic, built for classic glider, they can do his but must nominate before the start of the event which model will qualify for World and/or Americas Cup points. The second model will be excluded from the World and/or Americas Cup points allocation and the number of particpants in that event. They can win the event with either airplane.
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Roger Morrell