Archive for May, 2008
CL Speed - Engine Size Change
CL Speed Engine Size Change
Please note that the maximum engine size for the 0.12 Speed Class has increased from 2.0 cc (0.1223) to 2.1 cc (0.133).
This change has been necessary as the engines used in this class are no longer available with a 2.0 cc maximum capacity.
Control Line Technical Committee
8th May 2008
GC Challenge Leading Fliers and Cardington report.
Sunday the 4th May 2008 saw this years’ first serious return to Cardington No.1 shed, sadly only a dozen or so people turned up, but what a day they had. Britain’s best were there gaining some much needed high ceiling practice before the World Champs in Belgrade in August. The rest being GC protagonists pushing their ambitions to fantastic heights!
The Cardington venue is tenuously secure until mid summer and a careful vigilance of these pages will keep all informed of any last minute cancellations or extended usage. All BMFA and SAA members are welcome but must obey site rules.
Andrew Cambell with his GC at Cardington.
Would you like to almost double your Gymminie Cricket times?
Well, with 90′ in workable height and almost unlimitable floor space the chance to fly in this most historic building until at least mid summer is there for the taking. As ITC results coordinator I can confirm that many people did indeed exceed their personal bests on Sunday, but do remember, that those fortunate enough to be able to attend Cardington are not guaranteed to win the challenge. The finals are to be held at Manchester Velodrome on October 18th, where the playing field will be levelled for all.
We are pleased to announce the following Top contestants/clubs/teams for the Gymminie Cricket Challenge.
The leaders are placed in no particular order, and times witheld.
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Name Club Age Weight
John Andrews Timperley Club 74 3.5gm
Andrew Campbell CADMAC 60 2.1gm
Geoff Chappell Cleveland Indoor 42 2.8gm
Ken Croft Country Member 68 3.5gm?
David Leech Oundle 70+ 3.9gm
Anthony Oliver Peterlee 60+ 3.6gm?
Allan Weighell Cleveland Indoor 67 3.8gm
Doug Miller Boldon MFC 70+ ?
Tom Maddison Guisborough 75
John Barker Timperley 81 1.6gm
Cleveland Indoor 184
Guisborough MFC 217
Crickets at Cardington
An extract from John Andrews report on his latest GC experience (the full report will be available at the ITC webpage shortly)
The Cardington indoor meeting on Sunday May 4th. saw a profusion of Gyminnie Crickets being put through their paces by a variety of flyers. The initiative masterminded by the indoor committee seems to be catching on, many sports hall flyers are taking up the challenge.
The natural desire for participants to improve their flight times is resulting in flyers paying a visit to the ultimate venue for indoor duration flying, the No1 Shed at Cardington in Bedfordshire. The 150ft or so ceiling in the old airship hanger proved quite a challenge for the Gyminnie Cricket flyers as they tried to wring out the ultimate performance from their machines. The renewed netting in the roof was never threatened but a number of flights were made with models reaching the 100ft mark at the top of their climb.
INDOOR NATIONALS 2008
BMFA Indoor Duration events.
The 2008 Indoor National Championships At RAF Digby Lincolnshire.
By the kind permission of the Station Commander, Group Captain A S Corbett MBE MA BA RAF
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 19th 20th & 21st September 2008
Friday evening: Champagne Fly off (Details to be agreed)
Saturday: L.P.P, F1M, No-Cal, F1N, F1L & Gyminnie Cricket (Details to be agreed)
Sunday: F1D, 35cm & LRS (Details to be agreed)
The Gymnasium Hall at RAF Digby is housed within a WW2 Aircraft Hanger with a fantastic floor space and a 30ft ceiling. (Additional details for the events and entry will be published in due course on the website including application for foreign nationals)
RAF Digby, Lincoln. Lincolnshire LN4 3LH
Contact: Mark Benns on 01733-755733 or email itc@bmfa.org The indoor Technical Committee