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There are currently no open registrations.
A new competition format has been adopted that rewards consistency in
launching and landing accurately. If you can consistently launch in a
controlled fashion, and land within PPG2 limits (within 40 feet of
target) then you will be competitive. Here are the highlights:
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Pilots will launch,
fly a task then do a "micro spot" landing.
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The micro spot that
follow each task allows use of the motor down to about the last 75
feet (motor must be off for at least 7 seconds). Additional points
are given for kicking a cone after landing. As always, the pilot
must not fall and only the first touch point is scored, not the stop
point so you can swoop down, touch the target then kick the bonus
cone for maximum points.
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There is still a full
spot landing task which is scored as it always has been where the
goal is to land and stop.
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Launch points are
given for simply succeeding on the first, second or third tries with
additional points awarded for kicking a cone placed in front of the
pilot.
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The launch and landing
deck are next to each other so, after landing, the pilot kites or
carries his gear over to prepare for his next launch.
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A modified Japanese
Slalom, the "American Slalom" will be used to limit pilots flying
directly at spectators if there is too much wind for the cloverleaf.
The Paratoys Event
schedule (sun times: 6:30am to 5:00pm). No new registrations are
accepted after the Thur afternoon briefing.
Feb 9 Thur afternoon 3pm
Briefing for Pilots and Judges. Registration for pilots. Launch order
will be determined by random drawing at this briefing. Late
registrations will likely not be accepted after Thursday. Practice at
4pm or earlier. One complete session by all pilots is required for a
valid competition. Once two sessions are complete the competition
concludes.
Feb 10 Fri Briefing at
Launch Deck 630am with launch by 700am.
Feb 10 Fri Briefing at
Launch Deck 2pm with launch by 2:30pm.
Feb 11 Sat (if needed)
Briefing at Launch Deck
630am with launch by 700am.
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Trikes will be allowed although it is more challenging in many regards.
The basic differences:
1. Spot landings use the aft right wheel's first point of contact.
2. The touch and go requires being on the ground for exactly 5 seconds.
3. Foot drag, if used, requires one wheel to be off the ground (usually the front wheel(s)).
4. Trike pilots must may just hit the center stick with the trike
but must not break the stick. So hit it at the top (foam portion).
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