20th Annual  Worldwide Postal Competition 2011/12

The purpose of this postal contest is to encourage friendly participation between aeromodellers worldwide with the prime emphasis being on low-key, leisurely flying without the pressures of ‘regular’ competition.  A wide variety of events are offered including classes for types and sizes of models which have been overtaken and/or outclassed by modern developments or are perhaps too small to be considered for ‘serious’ competition work, such as   20” and 25” Rubber and Cloud Tramp, many of which can be flown at any time on smaller local sites without the necessity of travel to more formal contests at larger areas.

Flights may be made outdoors  between July 9th. 2011 and June 30th. 2012 inclusive; it is not required that all flights in any event be made upon the same day but each is to be pre-nominated as ‘official’. The general format (with exceptions as noted) is for three or more flights to the specified maximum; after three (or more) maximums further flights will be made to a score increasing by increments until the model fails to reach the duration target for that flight. The final score will be the total of all flights, recorded in seconds; the purpose of this scoring system is to reduce the possibility of models being lost in an ‘unlimited flyoff’ and as flights may be made at any time within the contest period it does not entail unduly arduous flying sessions to complete same.  In classes where maximum sizes are established, the span shall be measured as per plan, not as ‘projected span’.

‘Vintage/Oldtimer’ classes are for designs authenticated to have been flying outdoors prior to December 31st. 1950, even though plan publication may be of a later date in any kit, commercial magazine, SAM publication, club newsletter, etc   Multiple entries with different models may be made in all events but flights in one event may not be ‘doubled up’ with any other class for which a given model is eligible – separate flights, please.

The 20” Rubber class is to encourage the flying of all such models designed for outdoor use and not usually considered competitive against larger designs.  There is no restriction on publication or production date and all designs ‘published’ in/on freely available sources i.e. newsletters, websites, etc are acceptable provided such source and/or details are made available to others.

To maximise flying opportunities there is ample scope for  rubber models and gliders to be flown in multiple events and you are encouraged to take stopwatch, pencil and notepad with you each time you go to your local field, or to a contest, as an added incentive to your flying enjoyment.  Bear in mind, also, that any number of individual models may be flown in any event for which they are eligible.

A full report will be forwarded to each entrant by mail or e-mail as appropriate.  To assist in the compilation of same a brief account of weather, site, flying anecdotes, photographs, etc. would be appreciated when scores are submitted.  Please ensure that all  scores are forwarded to arrive by  July  15th  2012 as I have limited time thereafter to collate, print and distribute results; earlier submissions would be most gratefully received!   I welcome any comments regarding amendment to any event rules that might make same more attractive, or suggestions for other classes that might be considered of general interest in any future Contest.

Please advise if you have an Email address; transmission of entries/scores/reports/results to me by this means helps to reduce overall costs, eases communications and enables wider distribution of submitted photos.      Please return your entries to:-

Jim Moseley, 19 Banner Crescent, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3S8,  Canada

Email: jmoseley@look.ca

GOOD FLYING  –   GOOD LUCK   –    and … above all …     HAVE FUN!

Jim Moseley
EVENTS:-

20” Rubber – For any published outdoor  designs not exceeding 20”/51cm span . Three flights to 60 second maximum followed by 30 second increments thereafter.

25”  Rubber.   Any models up to 25”/63.5cm span.     Three flights to 60 second maximum followed by 30 second increments thereafter.

30” Vintage/Oldtimer –   For designs pre-1951, not exceeding 30”/76cm.   Three flights to a 90 second maximum followed by 30 second increments thereafter.

42”   Vintage/Oldtimer –     For designs pre-1951, with spans greater than 30”/76cm but not exceeding 42”/107cm.   Three flights to a 120 second maximum followed by 30 second increments thereafter.

P30   Rubber   –  Standard  P30 rules.  Three flights to 120 second maximum followed by 60 second increments
thereafter.  No gears or movable surfaces, other than for d/t operation.

Freewheel  Rubber – Any published outdoor design with a freewheeling propeller is eligible, wing span not exceeding 36”/91cm.     Three flights to 90 second maximum followed by 30 second increments

Unlimited Rubber  -any rubber model with wingspan not exceeding 42”/107cm.  No auto surfaces.  Three flights to a 120 second maximum, followed by 60 second increments thereafter.

KK ‘Senator”    A one-design class for this popular design.  Three flights to 120 second maximum, followed by 60 second increments thereafter.

Cloud Tramp – Any version of the Cloud Tramp design as published.  8” prop (plastic OK), any type of prop bearing.  Five flights, no maximum; longest and shortest will be discarded and balance totaled for score.

Towline Glider     Any glider, straight tow only with no moving surfaces other than autorudder.  Maximum  towline length 164’/50 metres; Equivalent high start launch systems permissible.  Three flights to 90 second maximum followed by 60 second increments.

Small Towline Glider    Any glider to a maximum span of 40”/101.5cm, straight tow with no moving surfaces other than autorudder.  Maximum towline length 164’/50 metres.   Equivalent high-start launch systems permissible  Three flights to 60 second maximum followed by 60 second increments.

Catapult/Handlaunch Glider (small)   For any glider with wingspan no greater than 12”/30.5 cm.  Six flights, 60 second maximum (flights under ten seconds need not be reported). If six maximums scored, 30 second increments ereafter.  Catapult – a 9” loop of ¼” flat rubber attached to a 6” handle.   Multiple entries  permissible.

Catapult/Handlaunch Glider (large)    For any glider larger than 12”/30.5cms.  Rules as above.

Tip-launch Glider.       For any  size of wingtip-launch glider. Folding wings and R/C are not permissible. Six flights to a  60  second maximum, , increasing by 30 second increments thereafter .