This year we had five participants making eighteen entries in eleven events.

Where have all the flyers gone…

I have posted the announcement for the 26th Annual Worldwide Postal Competition 2017-2018.

EVENTS:

Sky Bunny – Flown per rules published here. Rule 4, about the contest dates, is amended to conform with the dates of this current World Wide Postal Competition.

No entries.

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	8	Score	Plane
1	David Aronstein		60	60	60	90	120	150	180	210	930	Schmaedig Twin
2	Joshua Finn		60	60	60	90	76				346	Phantom Flash
3	Joshua Finn		60	60	60						180	Maxout IX
4	Hope Finn		34	60							94	Eaglet

 

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	Jose Pereira		60	60	60	59			239	JADE
2	Joshua Finn		60	60	60				180	Ole Reliable

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	150	160	700	Farthing Lightweight

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 P30 rules (page 18). Three flights to 120 second maximum followed by 60 second increments thereafter. (Note that this 60 second increment differs from the 30 second increment in the AMA rule.) No gears or movable surfaces, other than for d/t operation.

No entries.

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.

No entries.

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.

No entries.

Towline Glider – Any glider, straight tow only with no moving surfaces other than autorudder. Maximum towline length 164’/50 metres. Equivalent (164’/50 metres relaxed length) 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	Plane
1	Graham Percival		62	90	90				242	Lulu

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 (164’/50 metres relaxed length) 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	Graham Percival		60	46	30				136	Dab

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.

No entries.

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		50	52	45	57	61	53	318	Carbonette 6

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		24	25	24	28	28	26	155	Carbonette 8

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		67	69	61	52	62	73	384	Carbonette 8
2	Hope Finn		53	60	59	66	60	48	346	Carbonette 8
3	Graham Percival		21	28	33	20	34	27	163

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 thereafter. Catapult – a 9” loop of ¼” flat rubber attached to a 6” handle. Multiple entries permissible.

No entries.

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

	Catapult/Handlaunched Glider (large)
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Jose Pereira		51	60	56	44	50	51	312	Zip-A-Doo
2	Graham Percival		41	30	60	51	30	44	256

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.

No entries.

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

	Peanut Scale
			1	2	3	4	5	6	Score	Plane
1	Jose Pereira		55	40	53	61	60	54	176	Lacy

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	7	Score
1	Hope Finn		60	60	60	90	120	150	109	360