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Gyminnie Crickets at the Duration Nationals.
Rules for the newly adopted Gyminnie Cricket Class.
a. Model to be as plan form (no change to flying surface areas or shape)
b. Wingspan 15″ (382mm)
c. Overall length 17″ (430mm)
d. Max motor stick 9″ ( 228mm)
e. Any propeller
f. Any covering material
g. Minimum weight 3gm
ITC
INDOOR DURATION NATIONALS 2009
2009 Indoor National Championships
At RAF Digby Lincolnshire.
By the kind permission of the Station Commander,
Group Captain Bailey MA MCMI RAF
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 18th 19th & 20th September 2009
Friday evening (Entry from 6pm, flying through to 10pm)
Champagne Fly (7pm onwards) Best 2 flights from 6. LRS, EZB, F1L, Gyminnie Cricket and Limited Penny Plane.- All flown to index on full motors.
Saturday (entry from 9am flying through to 6pm)
L.P.P, F1M, No-Cal, F1N, F1L & Gyminnie Cricket – All full motors
Sunday (entry from 9am flying through until 5pm – Prize giving at 5-15pm)
F1D, 35cm & LRS – All full motors
No flying will be flown in rounds – competition flying will be from 10am through to 5pm Saturday & Sunday. Trimming & other fun flying will be permitted on all days but may be restricted by the Contest Director throughout the day.
Pre Registration is essential for any Foreign Nationals wishing to attend, therefore all must complete the pre registration & entry form by the required date on the form. The RAF will advise after checks to confirm acceptance.
We would kindly ask all those wishing to attend to complete the pre registration & entry form in order that we can minimise logistical complications on the day/s. http://www.bmfa.org/tech/indoor/index
The Gymnasium Hall at RAF Digby is housed within a WW2 Aircraft Hangar with a fantastic floor space and a 35ft ceiling. Gym shoes or other suitable footwear should be worn and tables and chairs will not be available.
Other helpful information may be found on the Indoor Technical Committees website at the above address.
RAF Digby, Lincoln. Lincolnshire LN4 3LH
Contact: Mark Benns or Alan Weighell email itc@bmfa.org
The indoor Technical Committee
F1D TEAM SELECTION TRIALS FOR 2009 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The selection Trials were held as 3 separate contests with the best 2 results for each contestant to count towards Team selection. The best 2 flights from 6 determined the result which is presented as a percentage of the leader’s score and these determined the final placings. The models were flown using 1/3 motors (0.2g) with 0.4g ballast spacers.
All 3 contests were held at the Werrington Sports Centre, Peterborough.
1st Trials 10/11 Jan 2009
|
Name |
1st Flight |
2nd Flight |
Total |
Percent. |
|
Bob Bailey |
10:43 |
10:59 |
21:42 |
100 |
|
Mark Benns |
10:00 |
10:26 |
20:26 |
94.16 |
|
Derek Richards |
9:53 |
10:19 |
20:13 |
93.16 |
|
John Shaw |
9:18 |
9:32 |
18:50 |
86.79 |
|
Clive King |
7:37 |
7:19 |
14:56 |
68.82 |
2nd Trials 25th Jan 2009
|
Name |
1st Flight |
2nd Flight |
Total |
Percent. |
|
Mark Benns |
10:48 |
10:23 |
21:11 |
100 |
|
John Shaw |
9:51 |
10:00 |
19:51 |
93.71 |
|
Geoff Lefever |
8:30 |
8:23 |
16:53 |
79.70 |
|
Clive King |
7:00 |
7:45 |
14:45 |
69.63 |
3rd Trials 15/16 Feb 2009
|
Name |
1st Flight |
2nd Flight |
Total |
Percent |
|
Bob Bailey |
11:14 |
11:20 |
22:34 |
100 |
|
Mark Benns |
10:49 |
10:49 |
21:38 |
95.86 |
|
Derek Richards |
10:39 |
10:41 |
21:20 |
94.53 |
|
John Shaw |
9:30 |
9:27 |
18:57 |
83.97 |
Final Placings
|
Name |
1st Trials |
2nd Trials |
3rd Trials |
Total |
|
Bob Bailey |
100 |
- |
100 |
200.00 |
|
Mark Benns |
94.16 |
100 |
95.86 |
195.86 |
|
Derek Richards |
93.16 |
- |
94.53 |
187.69 |
|
John Shaw |
86.79 |
93.71 |
83.97 |
180.50 |
|
Clive King |
68.82 |
69.63 |
- |
138.45 |
|
Geoff Lefever |
- |
79.70 |
- |
79.70 |
John and Mark made the biggest improvements in their scores after the 1st Trials; John attributed this mainly to more accurate measurement of length and weight of each individual motor. The results are most encouraging for the current health of UK indoor flying but we do need more fliers!
Report & results by Bob Bailey.
Indoor Technical Committee
Come Fly with Us 2009
The 2009 N0-Cal Challenge was introduced on page 12 of this months (Feb 2009) BMFA News unfortunately there is a small error which the Indoor technical Committee apologise for and are attempting to advise all of well in advance of the forthcoming meetings.
Rule 3 should have read `a plastic propeller may be used’
Please accept our apologies for this oversight and we trust this will not spoil your Challenge.
Indoor Technical Committee
Round 1 Indoor Duration F1D Trials
Round 1 of the Indoor Duration F1D trials for this Summers European Championships in Sebia took place over two days 10th & 11th December at a new CAT 1 (25ft) venue in Peterborough.
With temperatures outside well below freezing it was questioned whether this untried venue would yield a good environment to fly in, thankfully any scepticism was short lived with good conditions seen on day one, diminishing only very slightly with the obvious effects of the strong winds outside on Sunday.
The competition is run using 1/3rd (0.2grams) rubber motors with a spacer to simulate the other 0.4grams. Competition was as keen as ever with last years World Championship trio setting the highest scores on day 1. On Day 2 with a slight ground turbulance scores were harder to attain until the last 2 rounds where a number of personal best duration flights were achieved. All attending enjoyed the venue and the competition and are looking forward to round 2. Refer Contest Calendar for further information.
John Shaw (left) had his best ever F1D flying times using a 1/3rd motor to gain 4th place.
Results
Indoor Technical Commitee