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 Excellent
will be steady north wind at 20 mph and overcast sky. Dynamic soaring
will be outstanding under those conditions; powerful, but not destructive. |
 OK
will be south wind at 20 mph or higher. In this case, we only can
do radar-measured speed runs, because DSing over the light house road
on the north side will not be allowed during the event. |
 @#&%*!!
will be conditions such as no wind, east wind, west wind, rain, fog,
etc.
It will stop the event. |
Web sites to keep in mind:
Weather
Underground: North Bend, Oregon Forecast
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This
schedule serves as a guideline only; we may change it depending on demand
or weather.
Friday,
April 19 - DS competition
before 11AM: open flying;
no frequency control
9AM - 10AM: registration
10AM - 11AM: pilots' meeting and discussion of safety, etc
11AM-5PM: timed flying;
frequency control in effect
after 5PM: open flying and DS Clinic; frequency self-control |
Saturday,
April 20 - DS competition
8:30AM: pilots' meeting
9AM-5PM: timed flying;
frequency control in effect
after 5PM: open flying and DS Clinic;
frequency self-control |
Sunday,
April 21 - Free-Style DS Show
8:30AM: registration and meeting
9AM -12PM:
Free-style show;
frequency control in effect
12PM -1PM: Awards, raffle
1PM- dark: open flying and DS Clinic;
frequency self-control |
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Only
airplanes with wood-sheeted wings and those made from composite materials
will be allowed in the DS competition.
There are 3 basic classes of airplanes:
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to 60 inches span |
over
60 to 100 inches span |
open |
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Friday
19, Saturday 20 —DS Competition
The competition purpose is top performance as in highest speed. There will
be two basic categories:
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fastest 10 circles —in any plane class |
fastest recorded speed—in each of the three plane classes |
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Speed will be measured using at least
two radar guns and recorded separately for each of the 3 classes. |
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Competitors will fly as many rounds in
each class as time allows to give everybody as many chances as possible. |
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A maximum 1-minute climb-out is allowed
before entering the DS course. |
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There will be no pylons. Instead every pilot has to find the fastest
line and decide what size circles to fly. |
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Each competitor is allowed one helper. |
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$400 cash price for the fastest 10 circles |
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$400 cash price for the fastest speed
in each of the three classes |
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Only speeds recorded during complete 10-circle
runs are valid. |
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No competitor can win more than one cash
price.
Example 1: Pilot A enters a 60-inch and
an unlimited plane. He flies both planes at various times throughout
the event, and by the end of the competition posts the fastest time
in both classes. He wins the $400 in whichever class he FIRST posted
the fastest recorded speed. The second fastest pilot in the other
class then gets the other $400.
Example 2: Pilot B wins the fastest 10
circles and posts the fastest recorded speed in one or more classes.
He gets $400 for the 10 circles only and the second fastest pilot(s)
in the class(es) for which pilot B posted the highest speed get(s)
the purse. |
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In case of south wind, we will measure
only front-side, single-direction speeds.
The fastest four
will win the cash purses.
Details to be explained
at the pilots meeting. |
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Official, timed flying will end at or
before 5PM on Saturday.
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Sunday, April 21—Free-Style
DS Show
The Show should be a feast for spectators.
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All type of airplanes are welcome in this part of the Fest. |
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Participants will show off their DS skills by including outside
moves, rolls, etc. |
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Participants are allowed up to 5 minutes per demo flight. |
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At least one 15-minute window for group DS (combat, race, balloon
popping) will be allowed. |
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Every show participant wins a small gift basket of Oregon goodies,
and everyone will be a winner here. |
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Safety procedures include:
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A no-fly zone (NFZ). This zone will be obvious (parking lot and
adjacent slope) once you see the site, and it can and will be strictly
enforced. During any one round, the first violation of the NFZ will
get you a clear warning, and the second violation will result in a
zero-round and immediate fly-out to the landing zone. Any pilot racking
up three zero-rounds due to NFZ violations will be disqualified. |
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Only one helper is allowed with the competitor. |
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Only one competitor, one helper, and speed officials are allowed
in the flyimg zone at one time. |
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Competitors' frequencies will be kept clear during competition.
We assign flight sequence. |
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People who wish to compete need
to register on line.
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Please send us a message with your name, channel numbers, and plane
classes. |
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Do not send money. We will collect the fee onsite. |
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Cost: $25.00. Includes T-shirt. |
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Cape Blanco is located 5 miles west
of US 101 about 50 miles south of Coos Bay, Oregon. Nearby commercial airports
are North Bend (55 miles north), Eugene (165 miles north-east), and Medford
(150 miles south-east).
| On
site |
Cape
Blanco State Park with beautiful camp sites and a few cabins (less
than a mile from the slopes). |
| 9
miles south |
Port
Orford has a few restaurants and motels to offer, and in recent
years, a coffee cart has been a life saver for many spending the night
in town. |
| 10
miles north |
Floras
Lake House by the Sea, Bed and Breakfast. |
| 25
miles north |
Bandon
is a historic fishing town where visitors can browse through abundant
shops and eat at many fine restaurants. |
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