SAN DIEGO SPRING FLING MWE 2006
Contest Rules

1. Rules for S400 Electroglide

Any voltage, 7.2, 6, or 4.8 of the common Speed 400 Mabuchi type, may be used, geared or not. Only Nicads or NiMH batteries may be used. The contest consists of three mass launches with a five-minute period between the landing of the last contestant and the next launch. Motor run will be 45 seconds. No interlaunch battery charging will be allowed. Scoring will be 6 points per minute (one point per 10 seconds, rounded up). Bonus points for accurate, full-stop landings are to be assessed from the nose of the aircraft -- 10, 20, or 30 points per flight. Landings off field, flights longer than 10 minutes, or the use of additional motor run time will result in no points for that launch. Click here for the score sheet sample.

Radio frequencies for this event may be reserved on a first come, first served basis by contacting CD for the event:

Pedro Brantuas <pedro@san.rr.com> 619-723-6882 
   or Don Wemple <donk126@sbcglobal.net> 619-469-5566

Please reserve your frequencies ASAP so you will not be left out.

Name	Location	MHz	Channel
Wayne Walker	San Diego, USA	72	30
Bob Anson	San Diego, USA	72	31
David Kemper	San Diego, USA	72	37
Larry Fitzgerald		72	40
Don Wemple	San Diego, USA	72	43
Pedro Brantuas	San Diego, USA	72	48
Rodger Pedersen	San Diego, USA	72	55

 

2. Rules for Freestyle

   Two classes - open and foamie. 2 minutes to music if possible (CD or tape). Judging criteria and K factors listed in the score sheet

    

3. Rules for Scale
   1. Judging will be held on Saturday
   2. All aircraft wishing to be judged will be identified by a color sticker attached to the vertical fin. RED for Open Class and YELLOW for Small Scale.
      • Open Class for aircraft with a wingspan of greater than 48"
      • Small Scale for aircraft with a wingspan of less than 48"
   3. All aircraft MUST complete one flight. HANGER QUEENS WILL NOT BE JUDGED. Pilots must notify one of two judges of their intent to make an official flight.
   4. Points will be awarded for realism of flight and overall appearance. Documentation will not be required....One award for Open Class and one for Small Scale.

    

4. Doctor Jet's Dreaded Limbo Combat

   Aircraft	Any electric powered aircraft
   Power Unit	Any
   Battery pack	Any

   The Competition

   1. One point for passing under the Limbo "Bar"
   2. Two points for passing under the Limbo "Bar" inverted
   3. Ten points for breaking the "Prime Balloon" (to be thrown out on the runway after the launch)
   4. Each pilot will employ an assistant to count the passes under the Limbo "Bar"
   5. The "Bar" will be suspended approximately 5 to 6 feet above the runway
   6. All aircraft will launch simultaneously
   7. The pilot with the most points wins
   8. 8"x8"x16" concrete blocks will be randomly distributed under the "Bar" to make touch-and-go passes more challenging
   9. The "Bar" will be constructed of coiled razor wire
   10. Winner takes all, second place gets squat
   11. The above Limbo Combat rules were for 2003, the modifications for 2006 are a SURPRISE!

    

5. Rules for Fastest Foam in the West
   1. Aircraft must be made of foam.
   2. NO use of a laminating substance such as Resin, Epoxy or balsa sheeting over or under the airfoil.
   3. Each pilot has a two minute window to make three passes at the radar gun. The top 5 pilots go another round to determine the winner.
   4. No recharging or replacing of Batteries.
   5. Radar gun will be set at 20 degrees.

    

6. Rules for Micro Pylon Racing
   1. The race legal airframes are limited to using a 2S Lipo battery pack that is 1000mah or less.
   2. This rule is designed to restrict the top speed of these models.
   3. There is no restriction on airframes, motors, or minimum weight.
   4. This race will be flown on the standard speed 400 course.

    

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