TomA
04-30-2001, 04:30 PM
Are you going to be in Texas in mid-May?
The Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference (SWAC) Open Fun Fly and NIRAC Contest will be held May 18-19, 2001, Arlington, TX.
Bob Wilder, president of the National Indoor Remote Control Aeromodeling Council (NIRAC), has announced a fun fly and competition for indoor RC aircraft May 18-19 at the SWAC tradeshow. The show is at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX (a short ride from the Dallas airport).
Scheduled flying times are from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There is no entry fee to fly, although you must pay a small fee to enter the trade show to get to the flying area. Tables and electric outlets will be provided to pilots on a limited basis.
There are two categories:
1) Fun Fly. For any indoor remote-controlled aircraft. AMA license required.
2) Competition flying. Sponsored by Model Airplane News and NIRAC, the competition will include seven events. AMA license and NIRAC membership required. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place competition events.
Competition Notes
1. Aerobatics: Free style, subjectively scored 0 to 100.
2. Helicopters: Free style, subjectively scored 0 to 100.
3. Team Combat: GWS Lite Stik or J-3 Cub (see notes for model specifications). Two Red ribbon teams vs. two blue ribbon teams. Combat teams select their own members. Models that crash or have ribbons cut are ruled out. A subjective score will be given to each team according to aggressive maneuvers; scored 0 to 100.
4. Pylon Race: GWS Lite Stik or J-3 Cub; ten-lap race.
5. Semi-Scale Pylon Race: Ten-lap race.
6. Scale: 0 to 30 points for scale; 0 to 30 points for craftsmanship; 0 to 40 points for flight. All subjectively scored.
7. Limbo: Models are to fly under the limbo stick without striking the stick or the floor. The stick will be lowered in increments. The model to fly successfully under the lowest stick position wins.
GWS Lite Stik and J-3 Cub Notes
Models should use the following parts: GWS spinner, any GWS prop, any GWS motor (STD, DX or DXC). Only one motor allowed per plane and can use any standard, nonstandard or modified gears.
Battery: Maximum of 6 Nicad cells of 120mAh.
Stock wing, tail and stick body to be used. However, they can be modified to any shape. Biplane and Canards are allowed. Model should have a landing gear and be able to R.O.G.
Accommodations and Further Information
Several motor inns and restaurants are in the vicinity. Many attendees will be staying at the Sleep Inn, 750 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX. Phn: (817) 649-1010, FAX: (817) 649-8811. The Sleep Inn offers free continental breakfast and transportation to the Convention Center, located about 5 blocks away.
For more information on the Fun Fly and competition, contact Bob Wilder at 1005 Hidden Oaks Ct., Colleyville, TX 76034; (817) 498-6316; email: rjwmaw5@flash.net. For more information on the SWAC trade show, contact Sandy Frank at 105 N. Brazos St., Weatherford, TX 76086-3207; phone/fax (817) 599-7131; email: sfrank69@airmail.net.
The Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference (SWAC) Open Fun Fly and NIRAC Contest will be held May 18-19, 2001, Arlington, TX.
Bob Wilder, president of the National Indoor Remote Control Aeromodeling Council (NIRAC), has announced a fun fly and competition for indoor RC aircraft May 18-19 at the SWAC tradeshow. The show is at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX (a short ride from the Dallas airport).
Scheduled flying times are from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There is no entry fee to fly, although you must pay a small fee to enter the trade show to get to the flying area. Tables and electric outlets will be provided to pilots on a limited basis.
There are two categories:
1) Fun Fly. For any indoor remote-controlled aircraft. AMA license required.
2) Competition flying. Sponsored by Model Airplane News and NIRAC, the competition will include seven events. AMA license and NIRAC membership required. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place competition events.
Competition Notes
1. Aerobatics: Free style, subjectively scored 0 to 100.
2. Helicopters: Free style, subjectively scored 0 to 100.
3. Team Combat: GWS Lite Stik or J-3 Cub (see notes for model specifications). Two Red ribbon teams vs. two blue ribbon teams. Combat teams select their own members. Models that crash or have ribbons cut are ruled out. A subjective score will be given to each team according to aggressive maneuvers; scored 0 to 100.
4. Pylon Race: GWS Lite Stik or J-3 Cub; ten-lap race.
5. Semi-Scale Pylon Race: Ten-lap race.
6. Scale: 0 to 30 points for scale; 0 to 30 points for craftsmanship; 0 to 40 points for flight. All subjectively scored.
7. Limbo: Models are to fly under the limbo stick without striking the stick or the floor. The stick will be lowered in increments. The model to fly successfully under the lowest stick position wins.
GWS Lite Stik and J-3 Cub Notes
Models should use the following parts: GWS spinner, any GWS prop, any GWS motor (STD, DX or DXC). Only one motor allowed per plane and can use any standard, nonstandard or modified gears.
Battery: Maximum of 6 Nicad cells of 120mAh.
Stock wing, tail and stick body to be used. However, they can be modified to any shape. Biplane and Canards are allowed. Model should have a landing gear and be able to R.O.G.
Accommodations and Further Information
Several motor inns and restaurants are in the vicinity. Many attendees will be staying at the Sleep Inn, 750 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX. Phn: (817) 649-1010, FAX: (817) 649-8811. The Sleep Inn offers free continental breakfast and transportation to the Convention Center, located about 5 blocks away.
For more information on the Fun Fly and competition, contact Bob Wilder at 1005 Hidden Oaks Ct., Colleyville, TX 76034; (817) 498-6316; email: rjwmaw5@flash.net. For more information on the SWAC trade show, contact Sandy Frank at 105 N. Brazos St., Weatherford, TX 76086-3207; phone/fax (817) 599-7131; email: sfrank69@airmail.net.