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Florida Contest February
« on: January 09, 2008, 07:05:00 AM »
Florida Contest February

Florida Circle Burners
 
Presents
 
Control Line Racing Competition
Saturday Feb 23 and Sunday Feb 24, 2008
   
Take 40 East from Ocala Or West from Daytona To Hwy 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179! South on 314A 2.4 Miles! Left Hand Side There Is An Orange Airplane On 4125 Address Post. For Additional Directions Please Call 352-625-2156
       Contest Director: H. David Wallick  home:(352) 625-2156 cell:(352) 502-2476

This will be two separate contests February 23rd and 24th from 7a.m. -5:30p.m. Entry fee will be $100 covering both contests. Automatic double entry both days for F2C teams at no additional cost. Free to contestants, all you can eat lunch will be served both days. Starting at 6p.m. free dinner buffet with drinks “Beer and a Band” from 7 to 11pm. Those wanting to avoid Yankee lager open bar and wine will be available, formal dress not required. Beautiful 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies will be given out Sunday for both contests.
                                             “Top Dog Trophy for best Jr. & Sr.”
                      Coffee, donuts and practice 7a.m. both days, contest at 9a.m.   
SATURDAY: Fox   Racing, Clown Racing, Quickie Rat, F2C (Limited 19/10), F2C (FAI), F2F (F2CN).
SUNDAY: BTR(American Rules), F2C(Limited 19/10), F2C(FAI), F2F(F2CN), Yankee/British Goodyear (Any 15 Diesel, Any Tank, Any Goodyear, 52 feet, 100 lap, two pits. 200 lap 5 pit final. We have lender planes for this event, let’s have some fun. 

F2C (Limited 19/10) don’t try to use your fast models for this event, they won’t win. Planes will be timed three times, once before each pit then averaged. Seconds will be added to models faster than 19/10. Speeds of 18.9/10, one sec. 18.8/10, two sec. 18.7/10, three sec. and so on. A model with an average of 18/10, 10 seconds will be added to the score. This is all about having fun and getting better as a team, not speed.
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FAI F2C VOLUME 2 SECTION 4, 4.3.7
m) During the refuelling and the restart of the motor, and until the time when he releases the model aircraft, the mechanic must keep the model aircraft in contact with the ground by at least one point and with the centre line outside the flight circle. During that time the pilot must be crouching or sitting inside the centre circle. He keeps one hand on the ground and his handle and his lines as close to the ground as defined by the F2C panel of judges until the model aircraft starts again.

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Comments fron Dave Rudd on Florida Contest
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 07:00:37 AM »
USA MEET FEBRUARY 23 AND 24 2008 AT PARADISE FIELD ( CONTEST DIRECTOR  DAVE RUDD)                Three classes of F2C were flown, dealing with FAI F2C shame the entries were so low (only 5), However, gave teams a lot of flying over the two days. Wonderful weather 80% plus. Top team and impressive too were Fluker-Lambert very consistent time 3.17.2, 3.17.8, 3.17.9. Next were the team of Allen –Whitney  3.22.7,   3.26.7,  3.34.9  Third team Rolley-Rolley 4.09.5,  4.10.2,  4.12.2  Other teams could not deal with the hot conditions. Even the team from Great Britain Miles- Yeldham did not manage to post a time. Poor show from the Brits.
          The American teams were impressive in that very few fouls were called on rule infringements- so everything looking good for the World championships in France ( July- August).
          Next class was a limited was F2C 19-10+ Nice to see some old hands Albritton –Perkins showed potential did a 5.51.6 But their engine blew. Other teams Miles-Yeldham posted a time of 4.48.5  But best of all, were father and son (Jenkins-Jenkins) did the fastest with a 4.31.4 Well done Ron for showing the big boys how it’s done!  Ron is only 13.
          Other class was F2CN (Profile)  Only three entries Top team was Miles-Wallick  4.44.1  with Rolley-Rolley 5.43.2 
           Two American classes were flown Quickie Rat and Fox. Fastest in Quickie was Miles-Wallick 3.10.3  second was Whitney-Bradley 3.31.1 
          Fox racing only had two entries Miles-Wallick coming out winners with 6.19.5 
           Danette and her crew of cooks did a fantastic job with a supply of burgers and hotdogs with a great salad bar and any soda available, extra ice available if needed.
            Comments on all the racing events was how difficult it was to obtain time keepers for the races. (How we manage this in England is to demand that one team member remains behind to time for the next race, if that teams has problems then he must acquire a time keeper to time in his place. If no time keeper, then your time will be discounted  so forcing that team to do their timing duties.     I know it’s all to easy to chat and catch up on latest gossip, but as an experienced CD and Judge. I found it frustrating not having continuity race to race and always screaming for time keepers.
           Fantastic flying site, with safety netting. Dead smooth surface, good jury tower for overseeing the racing. Just comments from pilots could not clearly hear warnings. perhaps, a loud speaker in the circle for next time.
           Thanks to my hosts Dave Wallick and Danette for the invite. Let’s see you all next time at this fantastic flying facility. 

                                                                                  Dave Rudd (GBR)
                                                                                   Contest Director
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FAI F2C VOLUME 2 SECTION 4, 4.3.7
m) During the refuelling and the restart of the motor, and until the time when he releases the model aircraft, the mechanic must keep the model aircraft in contact with the ground by at least one point and with the centre line outside the flight circle. During that time the pilot must be crouching or sitting inside the centre circle. He keeps one hand on the ground and his handle and his lines as close to the ground as defined by the F2C panel of judges until the model aircraft starts again.

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Re: Florida Contest February
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2008, 09:56:25 AM »
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FAI F2C VOLUME 2 SECTION 4, 4.3.7
m) During the refuelling and the restart of the motor, and until the time when he releases the model aircraft, the mechanic must keep the model aircraft in contact with the ground by at least one point and with the centre line outside the flight circle. During that time the pilot must be crouching or sitting inside the centre circle. He keeps one hand on the ground and his handle and his lines as close to the ground as defined by the F2C panel of judges until the model aircraft starts again.

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