There were entries in 19 of the 25 events. That means there were 6 events with no entries. There are 20 contestants. Nine entered a single event, seven entered 2 events, two entered 4 events, one entered 6 events and one entered 7 events. This is more participation than we often see at club small field events, so it is worth doing again. I may try to promote it more.

I have posted the  announcement of the 25th World Wide Postal Competition, 2016-2017 on EndlessLift.

The rules for the 24th Worldwide Postal Competition

The rules for the 2016 International Sky Bunny Postal Contest

Sky Bunny – Score is highest time, any number of flights.

	Sky Bunny – Junior
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Ali Ozdemir	USA	79	87	55				87
2	Miranda Terzin	USA	22						22
3	Kaeden Terzian	USA	20						20

Note – These times were entered in the 20″ Rubber category, but they were the only youth times reported for the Sky Bunny, which is semi independent of the WW Postal this year, so I will allow the times to be reported in both events.

	Sky Bunny – Adult
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Ronnie Espolt	USA							174
2	Ates Gurcan	USA							123

	Sky Bunny – Old Fart Class
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Richard Davison	USA							67

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

	20” Rubber
			1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Score	Plane
1	David Aronstein		60	60	60	90	120	150	125	665	39% Schmaedig Twin Pusher
2	Hope Finn	USA	60	60	60	90	120	145		535	Phantom Flash
3	David Aronstein		60	60	60	90	120	93		483	Finn Mini-10
4	Allen Shields		40	58	48	24	26	34		230	Bigcat
5	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	60	60					180
6	Joshua Finn	USA	60	57	60					177	Clearview ROG
7	Ali Ozdemir	USA	60	60	55					175	Sky Bunny
8	Jordan Bautista	USA	26	12	14					52
9	Miranda Terzian	USA	22							22	Sky Bunny
10	Kaeden Terzian	USA	20							20	Sky Bunny
11	Truman Cross	USA	19							19

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

	25” Rubber
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Haoyang Wang	USA	60	60	60				180

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

	30” Vintage/Old Timer
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	David Aronstein		90	90	90	120	27		417	Farthing Lightweight
2	Joshua Finn	USA	90	90	90	116			386	Farthing Lightweight
3	David Aronstein		79	90	88				257	Obarski Tandem
4	Allen Shields		58	37	31				126	Comet Sparky

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.

No entries.

P-30 Rubber – Standard P-30 rules. Three flights to 120 second maximum followed by 60 second increments thereafter. No gears or movable surfaces, other than for d/t operation.

	P-30
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	P. Squires	NZ	120	120	120	180	127		667	Polecat X
2	Jim Moseley	CA	120	120	120	148			508	Souper 30 Mod.
3	C. Murphy	NZ	109	120	110				339	Rubicon
4	G. Lovejoy	NZ	97	120	120				337	Crackerbox
5	Jim Moseley	CA	60	60	87				327	Original
6	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	60	60				180
7	Truman Cross	USA	60	60	60				180
8	Manuel Cisneros	USA	49	60	60				169
9	Allen Shields		39	48	50				137

Freewheel Rubber – Any published/kitted 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.

No entries.

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.

No entries.

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

	KK Senator
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Craig Limber		120	120	120	175			535
2	Jim Moseley		120						120

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.

	Cloud Tramp
			1	2	3	4	5		Score
1	Jim Moseley	CA		147					147
2	Jim Norfolk	CA	20	25	25	30	35		80

Jim Moseley made the required number of flights, but recorded only the final score. Since Jim is the maker of the rule and flew accordingly, I have accepted his final score. I prefer that all flight times be recorded and reported.

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.

	Towline Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	C. Murphy	NZ	90	90	90				270

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.

	Small Towline Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Jim Moseley	CA	60	60	51				171	Mini ‘Walkin’ Shoes

6″ Tiny Hand Launched Glider – For any glider with wingspan no greater than 6”/15.2 cm. Six flights, 60 second maximum (flights under ten seconds need not be reported). If six maximums scored, 30 second increments thereafter. Multiple entries permissible.

	6” Tiny Hand Launched Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Joshua Finn	USA	16	15	20	16	14	15	96	Carbonette 6

6″ Tiny Catapult Launched Glider – For any glider with wingspan no greater than 6”/15.2 cm. Six flights, 60 second maximum (flights under ten seconds need not be reported). If six maximums scored, 30 second increments thereafter. Catapult – a 9” loop of ¼” flat rubber attached to a 6” handle. Multiple entries permissible.

	6” Tiny Catapult Launched Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Joshua Finn	USA	53	60	52	60	60	59	344
2	Manuel Cisneros	USA	17	36	29	24	48	30	184
3	Ben Tarcher	USA	22	11	21	20	22	17	178
4	Fred Terzian	USA	29	27	24	12	28	18	138
5	Fred Terzian	USA	22	23	23	50	30	22	170
6	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	60	6				126
7	Ben Tarcher	USA	17	23	23	14	13	17	107
8	Ben Tarcher	USA	60	6					66

8″ Tiny Hand Launched Glider – For any glider with wingspan no greater than 8”/20.3 cm. Six flights, 60 second maximum (flights under ten seconds need not be reported). If six maximums scored, 30 second increments thereafter. Multiple entries permissible.

	8” Tiny Hand Launched Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Joshua Finn	USA	23	15	21	29	16	25	129	Carbonette 8L

8″ Tiny Catapult Launched Glider – For any glider with wingspan no greater than 8”/20.3 cm. Six flights, 60 second maximum (flights under ten seconds need not be reported). If six maximums scored, 30 second increments thereafter. Catapult – a 9” loop of ¼” flat rubber attached to a 6” handle. Multiple entries permissible.

	8” Tiny Catapult Launched Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Joshua Finn	USA	55	60	60	60	60	60	355	Carbonette 8L
2	Hope Finn	USA	50	48	45	57	60	57	317	Carbonette 8S

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 (small)
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Jim Moseley	CA	60	23					83	Original

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

	Catapult/Handlaunched Glider (large)
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	G. Lovejoy	NZ	60	60	51	60	60	60	351	Scalded Cat
2	P. Squires	NZ	43	59	53	51	55	48	309	Neo 18-4
3	Fred Terzian	USA	11	22	29	30	28	42	162
4	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	60	17				137
5	Manuel Cisneros	USA	33	12	22	18	21	23	129
6	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	60	5				125
7	Haoyang Wang	USA	60	50					110
8	Ben Tarcher	USA	60	43					103
9	Manuel Cisneros	USA	60	6					66
10	Allen Shields		4	5	5	3	3	4	24

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.

	Tip Launched Glider
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Joshua Finn	USA	41	47	38	50	42	38	256	Amalgam

Peanut Scale – Any type, any period, 13″ maximum wingspan or 9″ maximum length. Total highest three of six flights for score.

No entries.

Dimescale – Any type, any period, 16″ maximum wingspan, no scale or bonus points. Total highest three of six flights for score.

No entries.

Phantom Flash – Per kit or plan, plastic or wood prop. May be hand launched. Total highest three of six flights for score.

	Phantom Flash
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score
1	Stephen Wrigley	USA	65	84	84	84	89	45	257