November 2001, pages 2 (r/c) & 3 (f/f)

RADIO CONTROL Bulletin 2

PHONE CONTACTS.

For anything regarding entries, phone Nationals Registrar Peter Harris  03 9786 1330 (bus. hours).

For general questions regarding the Nationals, phone Nationals President Darryl Gunst 03 9359 7255 (bus. hours) before the Nats. or 0408 355 626 during the Nats. 

For matters regarding the running of the Radio competition events, phone Contest Director Graham Scott 03 9737 1707 (bus. hours) before the Nats. or 0419 400049 during the Nats.   All Contest Directors should note these numbers.

ARRIVAL:

A contestant’s bag will be given to all competitors upon registration, which will include a map showing where all the fields are, and a program listing ‘what’s on and where’.  When you arrive at the Registration Centre on Saturday 29^th , you will need to bring the following items with you…

• some money to buy your new year’s eve barbecue ticket, t-shirts, hats, badges etc.,
• your valid FAI card (or your club’s receipt for membership and  insurance),
• your heavy model permits where required,
• and all the transmitters you intend to use. 

RADIO CERTIFICATION:

Although your Tx’s must already have certification, an additional verification will be performed at the Registration Centre (shouldn’t take more than a few seconds).  If all is OK, a distinctive sticker will be applied to your transmitter/s.  Your event CD will be looking for this sticker when you arrive for your event… no sticker, no turning on!  If you intend to arrive after the registration day, please be advised that it’s your responsibility to pre-arrange for frequency verification and the sticker.  Talk to Peter Harris.

• Only 2-inch frequency keys shall be permitted for use at the Nats, with no exceptions.
  Please be sure that you have one, and clearly marked with your name and frequency number.

WEATHER:

It’s Summer, so expect it to be quite warm.  And as with any outdoor event, it’s wise to bring whatever you need for protection and comfort, including sunglasses, hat, shade tent, sun block, water, folding chair, aeroguard, etc.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BARBECUE:

Will be held at the aus.e.wildlife Sanctuary. This is about 8k north of Albury, just before the Ettamogah Pub.  This is a wonderful venue where children will be kept entertained for hours, and a great relaxation for adults.  There is seating around the sanctuary, but it would be a good idea to bring a folding chair or a rug to sit on.  The barby’s good value, you won’t go home hungry!

CATERING:   All fields except for the Ibis practice field will have catering from about 10 am onwards.

FIELDS:       Maps will be provided in your ‘contestant’s bag’ at Registration.

• Pylon Racing (including electric) and the Scale events will be run at the new Twin Cities field, which is about 12k north of Albury.  (Same location as previous field)  The runways are conveyor matting.  The main runway is about 160 metres long, and the cross-runway is about 120 metres long.  Both are about 9 metres wide.  DIRECTIONS:  The turn-off is on the left if you are traveling north on the Hume Highway (a few k’s before the Ettamogah pub, which would be on the right).

• Old-Timer events will be run at the Wodonga Turf Club.  This is about 12 km south of Albury.  Travelling from Albury towards Wodonga, go past the turnoff to the Hume Freeway.  In Wononga turn half left into Thomas Mitchell Rd at the first roundabout.

• Glider events will be run at the Gehrig Estate winery, which is on the Murray Valley Highway, about 25k west of Wodonga. 

DIRECTIONS:

If coming from Melbourne up the Hume freeway, go past the Barnawartha turn-off, and take the next turn-off onto the Murray Valley Highway.  If coming from the Sydney side, get onto the Hume Freeway just north of Wodonga, and go about 15 k.  Exit on the left, to the overpass to the Murray Valley Highway (sign says to Yarrawonga).

• Helicopter and Pattern events will be run at the Wodonga club field. 

DIRECTIONS:

same as for Glider, except when you have turned onto the MV H’way, look for the turn-off road on your right, about one or two k’s from the Hume F’way exit.

• Practice Field.  The Ibis field (about 37 k west of Albury) will now be a practice field only for any of the R/C classes.

DEMONSTRATION EVENTS:

Turbine aircraft and R/C Scale Combat.  Because there is a growing interest in these types of models, and we are trying to fit in some demonstrations during these Nats.  The Gas turbines will fly at the Twin Cities field after each day of Scale, time permitting.  The R/C Scale Combat events will be staged after each day of Pattern and Helicopter at the Wodonga Club field, time permitting. 

C.D’s please be aware that there should be an hour or so available each day for these events.

“CONTROL-FUEL”:

Pylon Racing F3D class will be supplied with sufficient “control-fuel” as per the rules, which will be FAI castor-oil fuel, the same as was supplied and used at the recent World Pylon Racing Champs held in Queensland.

Old-Timer Texaco and 2CC Duration events will be supplied with a “control-fuel” as per the rules. There will be alternatives available:  castor-oil fuel, or synthetic-oil fuel… your choice.  Texaco fuel will contain 5% nitromethane and 15% oil.  2CC Duration will be FAI fuel, 20% oil and the balance methanol. 

PYLON RACING:

All Pylon Racing Competitors shall Note:

• A pylon briefing will be held after the official opening.
• The approved Australian course layout will apply –in accordance with the diagram below – for the F3d and F400 Events:
• The QM and Half A events will follow the same principal – but will be to the original course size of 145 meter main legs with the30 meter base leg.
• We will be using 4:1 fuel. (You are not permitted to use your own fuel).   Fuel will be supplied  – all refueling will be from the same drum.
• The First 6 place getters will have their models processed immediately after the event.
• Any model that is considered structurally unsound will not be allowed to compete.
• We have a target of 7 rounds in each event. To achieve this we may have to start racing at 8 am. This will depend on the number of entries that we receive. This cannot be finalized until all entries are received.
• Pylon Racing is very labor intensive – you will be required to help is there are insufficient helpers.
• F3D and F400 will be run together – but as separate events – those wishing to compete in both events may have difficulty in preparing their aircraft between rounds.  It is advisable that you enter only one of those events.  Inability to be at the start line on time will mean disqualification for that round
• At this stage we intend to Run Half A on day 1 to the Finish – then start Qm. Day 2 we will finish Qm and then start F400 and F3D – finishing off on Day 3.
• You better have all your models well trimmed out. Any constant erratic flying will not be tolerated.

If a person wants his model processed on registration day he can apply to Eddie Rich 59982449 (H) and make arrangements with him

OLD TIMER EVENTS:

• Please note the change of venue as listed above in the section on FIELDS.
• Events and /or practice at this field will not be permitted available until 10am after the horse training is completed.
• Model processing will take place at the Albury Sports Stadium on registration day Saturday 29^th December 2001.
• An Old Timer seminar is scheduled on Thursday 3^rd January 2002 in the meeting room at the Albury Sports Stadium at 8pm.

  For any further info, contact any of the people named in Phone Contacts.

CD for R/C events     Graham Scott 9737 1707  (Mob.) 0419 400 049  Email: grahamscott@bigpond.com

FREE FLIGHT Bulletin 2

Clarification of certain Free Flight Rules for “55^th Nats”

F1B (Wakefield)

• Maximum weight of motor(s) lubricated  35 g

  Refer:         Administrative Rules for Australian & National Championships    General Rules 2.6

  The FAI rules which are in force at the beginning of a National Championships remain in force until the conclusion of those Championships.

Hand Launch Glider 

• Rule 3.3.7 should read: Scoring. The sum of the times for the best three flights gives the contestant’s score. In the event of two or more Contestants achieving the same time for three flights, then the aggregate of the remaining three flights will determine the winner. In the further event of two or more contestants achieving equal times over six flights, but not 6 maximum flights of 60 seconds there will be a fly-off with no time limit.
• Indoor Hand Launch Glider           
  This event will be run to the International Rules F1N. This limits the number of models to 3 and increased the number of rounds flown to 9.

P-30 Rubber

• Rule 3.8.8 Should read: Classification. The total time of the five flights of each competitor is taken for the final classification. (Rule 3.8.6 refers to a maximum flight time of 90 seconds). If a tie exists after five flights have been recorded, then each successive flight shall have the maximum duration of 30 seconds more than the previous flight.

Hangar Rat

• Rule 3.Z.6 Should read: Timing of Flights. The timing of each flight shall commence when the model is released. Timing will terminate when

a)      The model touches the floor.
b)     The model comes in contact with any person, any part of the building or its contents other than the floor and translational movement ceases.

Note: In this case, the timekeepers shall continue to time the flight for ten seconds after translational movement has ceased. Should the model remain in contact with the building or its contents after 10 seconds, timing will cease and the 10 seconds will be subtracted from the flight time. Should the aircraft release itself from contact with the building in less than 10 seconds, timing will continue normally.

Free Flight Field. (situated on McMahon’s property at Springhurst)

• Kevin McMahon has agreed to move all livestock to another property. Gates on the McMahon property can be left open during the course of the events. This will enable easier and quicker retrieval of models. Of course gates on adjoining properties must be reclosed.
• The site is in good shape and the grass is being kept in control by over 2000 sheep. Kevin told me that his harvester does not leave a sharp cut on the wheat stalk and tends to push the stalk over. All the crops should be harvested before the New Year.
• The Springhurst CFA will provide catering on the free flight site.
• Springhurst Tour-Tel bookings are filling at a steady rate. The charge of $27.50 per night includes a cooked breakfast of bacon & eggs and sausages. Tom has agreed to arrange breakfast at a time to enable us to commence flying at 6.00am each morning.
• Static judging of models shall be at the Indoor Stadium commencing at 3.00pm on Friday 4^th January.

Starting Times.

• F1A, F1B and F1C will commence at 6.00am with seven 1-hour rounds.
• F1H and F1J will commence at 6.00am with five 1-hour rounds.
• F1G will commence at 6.00am for three 1-hour rounds, and recommence at 11.00am for the last two 1-hour rounds.
• Open events will be run between 7.00am and 1.00pm with no rounds.
• P30 will be run between 7.00am and 1.00pm with no rounds.
• Hand Launch Glider will be run between 8.00am and 10.00am.
• Vintage events will be run between 7.00am and 1.00pm.
• Day Scramble will commence at 9.30am.
• Night Scramble will commence at dusk.
• Indoor starting times are as shown on the amended program.

CONTACT:

Nationals Free Flight C.D is Ron Bird.  0412360140…  ronbird@ains.net.au