La Sierra Slam II Combat Contest
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La Sierra Slam II Combat Contest
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Here we go…. The 2nd ANNUAL La Sierra Slam™ Combat Competition will be happening September 21st, 2003 at the La Sierra Slope Soarers site in Riverside, CA. If you missed the last one, make sure you get to this one! Site opens 1:30 PM, Combat begins at 2PM or when CD is ready.
The major rules are below, read them first, here is sign-up info:
To enter, first send an email to me, Steve Greenfield, [email protected], be sure to put La Sierra Slam II in the subject line. In the body put your name, address, phone, AMA NUMBER (this is an AMA only site and contest), and your 1st AND 2nd choices of frequencies.
When I receive the email, I will reply with your tentative confirmation. In order to fly, your entry fee of $10 (check or money order made out to La Sierra Slope Soarers) must be mailed and received by us on or before 9/8/03. Mail your check to:
Steve Greenfield
19510 Van Buren Blvd., F3, PMB230
Riverside, CA 92508
When you arrive at the contest, all parking will be on the street below the hill. It is about 100 yards to the top. Only club members will be parking at the top. No club member guest cars will be allowed to park on top for this event. If you are physically challenged, please let us know and we’ll make special arrangements for you.
For site directions, and to review club rules, visit our website: http://lsss.homestead.com
Prizes and possible raffle will be announced as soon as manufacturers make a commitment to participate.
La Sierra Slope Soarers reserves the right to decline any applicant, and to close application dates early if there is too large a response.
Your current AMA card and ID must be with you in order to fly.
La Sierra Slam™ II Combat Rule Structure:
1. Objective. To recreate the excitement of aerial combat in enjoyable, safe competition that will be interesting for spectators and challenging for the contestants.
2. General. All AMA and FCC regulations covering the R/C flier, his plane and equipment shall apply to this event, except as noted herein. There shall be no limitation on the number of controls. The contestant shall be allowed only one (1) model per round, but may switch to an alternate model of his choice for any following rounds. The builder-of-the-model rule does not apply for this event. All models flown must be safety inspected by the Contest Director or a CD appointed representative prior to competition.
2.1 Consideration of safety for spectators, contest personnel, and contestants is of the utmost importance for this event. Any conduct by a contestant deemed by the CD to be hazardous will be cause for immediate disqualification of the contestant from the event at the discretion of the CD.
2.2 Consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on site during a contest. Any pilot or official who consumes alcoholic beverages during the official hours of a contest shall be removed from the competition.
2.3 All rules of the La Sierra Slope Soarers will be in effect. THERE IS NO SMOKING AT ALL ON THE SLOPE, OR AT ANY POINT PAST THE PAVED STREET BELOW DUE TO EXTREME FIRE HAZARD.
3. Model Aircraft Requirements.
3.1 The model must be an all foam combat slope glider.
3.2 The maximum allowable wingspan shall be 49 inches.
3.3 Wings shall have a plastic foam leading edge at least 1 1/2 inches wide, measured chord-wise, at any point on the wing. The wing leading edges may be covered with film covering material, vinyl tape, fiber reinforced vinyl tape or any combination of the three. Wood, metal, solid plastic, carbon fiber, kevlar or any resin impregnated fiber material on or in the wing leading edges will not be permitted.
3.4 Wing spars of any non-metallic material are permitted, provided they do not violate the provisions of item 3.3 above (more than 1 1/2 inches away from leading edge at any point along the span). Maximum total cross sectional area for spars shall not exceed 3/4 sq.in. Moveable control surfaces at the wing trailing edge (ailerons) will not be considered a part of the total spar cross section.
3.5 The fuselage may have longerons provided their total cross-sectional area does not exceed 1/2 sq.in. area. The fuselage may be covered with film covering material, vinyl tape, fiber reinforced vinyl tape or any combination of the three. Wood, metal, solid plastic, carbon fiber, kevlar or any resin impregnated fiber covering material on the fuselage will not be permitted.
3.6 A maximum flying weight of 3 pounds shall be in effect.
3.7 No plane shall posses any form of thrust power. Engines, electric motors, compressed gas or chemical propellants are prohibited.
4. Contest Rules
4.1 Contest Site.
4.1.1 The combat box shall consist of the maximum usable length of the slope and it's lift band with the pilots and judges located in the normal pilot's area for the particular site. Spectators must be at least 30 feet behind the edge of the slope. Any pilot whose aircraft crosses the spectator line will receive no score in, and be disqualified from, that round.
4.1.2 The CD shall determine if lift is adequate for competition and may interrupt competition at the conclusion of any round until lift improves and he or she determines that competition may commence.
4.2 Contest Structure.
4.2.1 Individual. A group of three (3) to ten (10) (or more based on CD’s judgement) aircraft will be flown against each other in two (2) non-elimination rounds. After each pilot has had the opportunity to compete in two (2) rounds, the scores will be totaled, with the six (6) highest scoring contestants, still capable of competing, advancing to the final round. The top three scores of the final round are the winner and runner-ups of the contest.
In the case of a point tie in the final round, the total of the first two (2) rounds will be used to determine the winner of the tie. If this also results in a tie, the tied pilots will duel to the last flying in a round of unlimited length to determine the winner (fly-off).
4.3 Launching. Aircraft must be launched by hand. Dollies, wheels, or catapults are prohibited. Every contestant is allowed the use of one (1) helper to assist in launching his model.
4.4 Round Duration. Each round shall consist of ten (10) minutes after CD announces. If a contestant crashes at any time during the round, an unlimited number of relaunches are allowed within the ten (10) minutes, provided the aircraft is down in an area which allows it's safe retrieval. No repairs may be made until after the conclusion of the round.
4.5 Change of Aircraft. During a round, no change of aircraft is allowed for any reason. In between rounds, the contestant may freely choose from any aircraft available to him.
4.6 In-round Safety Inspection. The CD may, at his or her discretion, re-inspect any aircraft that he or she suspects may have been made unsafe for flight during an earlier round. If the CD pronounces that aircraft as unsafe, it will not be used for later rounds. The pilot of the aircraft removed may make field repairs and resubmit the aircraft to the CD for inspection. The CD is obligated to inspect an aircraft resubmitted for safety inspection as soon as the aircraft is presented to him or her. If it passes inspection, the airplane is immediately available for use. The judgment of the CD on safety matters cannot be protested.
5. Contest Officials.
5.1 Judges. There will be one (1) judge for each aircraft flown. Fellow pilots may act as judges, and will be rotated each round so that any one judge will not judge the same individual more than once. Additionally, there shall be a CD for each event. Each aircraft's judge will register points gained by the aircraft being judged, according to Section 6. The judge will report the score to the scoring personnel at the end of the round. Determinations of judges shall be considered final and may not be protested. The individual judge scoring any plane confirmed as having crossed the spectator line by themselves or any other judge is to inform the pilot of his disqualification for that round and have him land immediately, and the pilot will score zero (0) for the round, regardless of accrued score to that point.
5.2 Contest Director. The CD or his or her representative will check each aircraft for conformance to size & safety requirements, use the start signal when the first aircraft is airborne, and use the end signal at the end of ten (10) minutes flight time. The CD or his or her appointed scoring personnel will also tally scores from the judges for each individual in the competition.
6. Scoring
6.1 Points are scored by causing the opponent's plane to strike the ground and cease flight after a mid-air collision (a kill). No matter who initiates the engagement, the plane that remains flying after such an event shall gain one point.
6.2 Mid-air collisions that do not result in an aircraft striking the ground and ceasing to continue flight (a kill), will net no score for either pilot.
6.3 Kills shall be verified in one of two ways by the victorious pilot of an engagement:
a.) The victorious pilot must be able to execute a single, 360 degree roll and return to normal flight.
b.) The victorious pilot must be able to execute a single 360 degree loop and return to normal flight.
EXAMPLE:
If two aircraft engage, and both crash, without either of the above verification maneuvers being executed, no score will be gained by either pilot.
6.4 The post-kill verification maneuver must be performed prior to continuing on to the next engagement or being killed by an opposing pilot.
Here we go…. The 2nd ANNUAL La Sierra Slam™ Combat Competition will be happening September 21st, 2003 at the La Sierra Slope Soarers site in Riverside, CA. If you missed the last one, make sure you get to this one! Site opens 1:30 PM, Combat begins at 2PM or when CD is ready.
The major rules are below, read them first, here is sign-up info:
To enter, first send an email to me, Steve Greenfield, [email protected], be sure to put La Sierra Slam II in the subject line. In the body put your name, address, phone, AMA NUMBER (this is an AMA only site and contest), and your 1st AND 2nd choices of frequencies.
When I receive the email, I will reply with your tentative confirmation. In order to fly, your entry fee of $10 (check or money order made out to La Sierra Slope Soarers) must be mailed and received by us on or before 9/8/03. Mail your check to:
Steve Greenfield
19510 Van Buren Blvd., F3, PMB230
Riverside, CA 92508
When you arrive at the contest, all parking will be on the street below the hill. It is about 100 yards to the top. Only club members will be parking at the top. No club member guest cars will be allowed to park on top for this event. If you are physically challenged, please let us know and we’ll make special arrangements for you.
For site directions, and to review club rules, visit our website: http://lsss.homestead.com
Prizes and possible raffle will be announced as soon as manufacturers make a commitment to participate.
La Sierra Slope Soarers reserves the right to decline any applicant, and to close application dates early if there is too large a response.
Your current AMA card and ID must be with you in order to fly.
La Sierra Slam™ II Combat Rule Structure:
1. Objective. To recreate the excitement of aerial combat in enjoyable, safe competition that will be interesting for spectators and challenging for the contestants.
2. General. All AMA and FCC regulations covering the R/C flier, his plane and equipment shall apply to this event, except as noted herein. There shall be no limitation on the number of controls. The contestant shall be allowed only one (1) model per round, but may switch to an alternate model of his choice for any following rounds. The builder-of-the-model rule does not apply for this event. All models flown must be safety inspected by the Contest Director or a CD appointed representative prior to competition.
2.1 Consideration of safety for spectators, contest personnel, and contestants is of the utmost importance for this event. Any conduct by a contestant deemed by the CD to be hazardous will be cause for immediate disqualification of the contestant from the event at the discretion of the CD.
2.2 Consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on site during a contest. Any pilot or official who consumes alcoholic beverages during the official hours of a contest shall be removed from the competition.
2.3 All rules of the La Sierra Slope Soarers will be in effect. THERE IS NO SMOKING AT ALL ON THE SLOPE, OR AT ANY POINT PAST THE PAVED STREET BELOW DUE TO EXTREME FIRE HAZARD.
3. Model Aircraft Requirements.
3.1 The model must be an all foam combat slope glider.
3.2 The maximum allowable wingspan shall be 49 inches.
3.3 Wings shall have a plastic foam leading edge at least 1 1/2 inches wide, measured chord-wise, at any point on the wing. The wing leading edges may be covered with film covering material, vinyl tape, fiber reinforced vinyl tape or any combination of the three. Wood, metal, solid plastic, carbon fiber, kevlar or any resin impregnated fiber material on or in the wing leading edges will not be permitted.
3.4 Wing spars of any non-metallic material are permitted, provided they do not violate the provisions of item 3.3 above (more than 1 1/2 inches away from leading edge at any point along the span). Maximum total cross sectional area for spars shall not exceed 3/4 sq.in. Moveable control surfaces at the wing trailing edge (ailerons) will not be considered a part of the total spar cross section.
3.5 The fuselage may have longerons provided their total cross-sectional area does not exceed 1/2 sq.in. area. The fuselage may be covered with film covering material, vinyl tape, fiber reinforced vinyl tape or any combination of the three. Wood, metal, solid plastic, carbon fiber, kevlar or any resin impregnated fiber covering material on the fuselage will not be permitted.
3.6 A maximum flying weight of 3 pounds shall be in effect.
3.7 No plane shall posses any form of thrust power. Engines, electric motors, compressed gas or chemical propellants are prohibited.
4. Contest Rules
4.1 Contest Site.
4.1.1 The combat box shall consist of the maximum usable length of the slope and it's lift band with the pilots and judges located in the normal pilot's area for the particular site. Spectators must be at least 30 feet behind the edge of the slope. Any pilot whose aircraft crosses the spectator line will receive no score in, and be disqualified from, that round.
4.1.2 The CD shall determine if lift is adequate for competition and may interrupt competition at the conclusion of any round until lift improves and he or she determines that competition may commence.
4.2 Contest Structure.
4.2.1 Individual. A group of three (3) to ten (10) (or more based on CD’s judgement) aircraft will be flown against each other in two (2) non-elimination rounds. After each pilot has had the opportunity to compete in two (2) rounds, the scores will be totaled, with the six (6) highest scoring contestants, still capable of competing, advancing to the final round. The top three scores of the final round are the winner and runner-ups of the contest.
In the case of a point tie in the final round, the total of the first two (2) rounds will be used to determine the winner of the tie. If this also results in a tie, the tied pilots will duel to the last flying in a round of unlimited length to determine the winner (fly-off).
4.3 Launching. Aircraft must be launched by hand. Dollies, wheels, or catapults are prohibited. Every contestant is allowed the use of one (1) helper to assist in launching his model.
4.4 Round Duration. Each round shall consist of ten (10) minutes after CD announces. If a contestant crashes at any time during the round, an unlimited number of relaunches are allowed within the ten (10) minutes, provided the aircraft is down in an area which allows it's safe retrieval. No repairs may be made until after the conclusion of the round.
4.5 Change of Aircraft. During a round, no change of aircraft is allowed for any reason. In between rounds, the contestant may freely choose from any aircraft available to him.
4.6 In-round Safety Inspection. The CD may, at his or her discretion, re-inspect any aircraft that he or she suspects may have been made unsafe for flight during an earlier round. If the CD pronounces that aircraft as unsafe, it will not be used for later rounds. The pilot of the aircraft removed may make field repairs and resubmit the aircraft to the CD for inspection. The CD is obligated to inspect an aircraft resubmitted for safety inspection as soon as the aircraft is presented to him or her. If it passes inspection, the airplane is immediately available for use. The judgment of the CD on safety matters cannot be protested.
5. Contest Officials.
5.1 Judges. There will be one (1) judge for each aircraft flown. Fellow pilots may act as judges, and will be rotated each round so that any one judge will not judge the same individual more than once. Additionally, there shall be a CD for each event. Each aircraft's judge will register points gained by the aircraft being judged, according to Section 6. The judge will report the score to the scoring personnel at the end of the round. Determinations of judges shall be considered final and may not be protested. The individual judge scoring any plane confirmed as having crossed the spectator line by themselves or any other judge is to inform the pilot of his disqualification for that round and have him land immediately, and the pilot will score zero (0) for the round, regardless of accrued score to that point.
5.2 Contest Director. The CD or his or her representative will check each aircraft for conformance to size & safety requirements, use the start signal when the first aircraft is airborne, and use the end signal at the end of ten (10) minutes flight time. The CD or his or her appointed scoring personnel will also tally scores from the judges for each individual in the competition.
6. Scoring
6.1 Points are scored by causing the opponent's plane to strike the ground and cease flight after a mid-air collision (a kill). No matter who initiates the engagement, the plane that remains flying after such an event shall gain one point.
6.2 Mid-air collisions that do not result in an aircraft striking the ground and ceasing to continue flight (a kill), will net no score for either pilot.
6.3 Kills shall be verified in one of two ways by the victorious pilot of an engagement:
a.) The victorious pilot must be able to execute a single, 360 degree roll and return to normal flight.
b.) The victorious pilot must be able to execute a single 360 degree loop and return to normal flight.
EXAMPLE:
If two aircraft engage, and both crash, without either of the above verification maneuvers being executed, no score will be gained by either pilot.
6.4 The post-kill verification maneuver must be performed prior to continuing on to the next engagement or being killed by an opposing pilot.
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Prizes
Here are the FIRST Manufacturers to respond:
Windrider Hong Kong -- 1 Bee, 1 Ele-bee, and 1 Bat
Canterbury Sailplanes -- 1 kit, 1 lost Model Alarm, 1 Digimix mixer, 3 hats
California Sailplanes -- 1 PC9 kit, 1 Lost Model Alarm, 1 Digimix Mixer
Tuffplanes -- 1 P39 Airacobra kit
Leading Edge Gliders -- 1 Hellcat
We'll add more as they come in... all items will either be given as prizes or used in our raffle THAT DAY!
Steve Greenfield -- president
La Sierra Slope Soarers
Windrider Hong Kong -- 1 Bee, 1 Ele-bee, and 1 Bat
Canterbury Sailplanes -- 1 kit, 1 lost Model Alarm, 1 Digimix mixer, 3 hats
California Sailplanes -- 1 PC9 kit, 1 Lost Model Alarm, 1 Digimix Mixer
Tuffplanes -- 1 P39 Airacobra kit
Leading Edge Gliders -- 1 Hellcat
We'll add more as they come in... all items will either be given as prizes or used in our raffle THAT DAY!
Steve Greenfield -- president
La Sierra Slope Soarers
