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- Kotuku Cup
- Sierra Cup
- USA Team Selection F1ABCQ
KOTUKU CUP
WORLD CUP OF NEW ZEALAND
Oct 9th – 13th, 2024 at Lost Hills Field, CA.
reserve Monday Oct 14th
Sponsored by Southern California Aero Team
AMERICA’S CUP
Wednesday, Oct 9th KOTUKU CUP F1E 5-50minute rounds-10 minute break
starts at 10:00 am. These F1E events are also a part of the US Team Selection for F1E
Friday OCT 11th F1G, F1H, F1J, F1S
One hour rounds starting at 8am
Flyoffs max and start time posted after last round.
Sunday, Oct 13th F1A,F1B,F1C,F1P,F1Q
Seven [7] one hour rounds start @ 8:00 AM with extended max times
F1A, F1B, F1C, and F1Q -240 seconds 1st & 2nd ROUND
F1P is 180 all rounds
Remaining round maxes are 180 sec.
Fly off schedule 30 min after end of last round. Event start times will be posted.
This is a fly one time one and will be done from a flight line.
Entry Fees:
FAI events: FIA, B, C, Q & E; $35 each
$20 each for F1H, F1G, F1P, F1J, F1S
AMA age juniors: $5/event
Awards
Trophies awarded for 1-2-3 places in F1A, B, C, G, H, S, Q, E, J , F1P (1stplace only)
Junior Hi-Time Trophy F1A, F1B
Notes:
AMA membership is mandatory.
FAI license mandatory for A,B,C,Q and E
FAI events run to the 2024 FAI rules.
Flight line will move as needed to avoid retrieval from fields of trees.
No Moto-flapping.
Contest Director
Brian Van Nest
Cell 760-937-0177
Bisheatf1a@gmail.com
Pre-registration requested via email, pay on field.
Events entered, AMA # and FAI License
48th Annual Sierra Cup
Sponsored by Southern California Aero Team
Lost Hills, California, USA
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, October 8th: F1E On the Hill at 10 AM for 5 rounds. Peter Brocks is CD. Kotuku F1E will be flown the next day, Wednesday, October 9th. These F1E events are also a part of the US Team Selection for F1E.
Thursday, October 10th: The “Mini Events” F1G F1H F1J and F1S
There will be five (5) one hour rounds beginning at 10 AM with 2 minute maxes. Fly offs if necessary with be announced at the end of the regular rounds. Maxes will be announced prior to the start of each fly off round.
Saturday, October 12th: F1A F1B F1C F1Q and F1P
Seven (7) one hour rounds will be flown from a line as opposed to poles beginning at 8 AM with extended maxes of 240 seconds for the first and SECOND rounds with the exception that all regular round F1P maxes will be three (3) minutes. Fly offs will be scheduled following regular rounds. Any fly offs required after Saturday will be flown Sunday morning with a 10 minute max. The reserve day for these events will be October 14th.
General Rules:
The contest will be run to current FAI rules and Sporting Code with the exception of the use of lines versus poles. Max times may change to accommodate weather conditions. No moto-flapping is allowed.
This is a time one/fly one format so buddy up with a fellow competitor for timing.
FAI competition number is required for the Large events if flying for World Cup points. Speed limit on all roads is 20 miles per hour for dust mitigation.
Mike McKeever-CD (916) 390-3212
vamckeever@aol.com
Entry Fees:
F1A F1B F1C F1Q F1E $35 USD
F1G F1H F1J F1P and F1S $20 USD
Junior entry fees are $5 USD for any event
USA Team Selection Finals
Are October 15 – 19
and as Mike McKeever requested a couple of issues back
I’d like to make a request for timers for the US Team Selection Contest in October. Specifically the Team Finals are scheduled from Tuesday October 15 through October 19. Flying will take place on Wednesday with F1B and F1A flying. The critical day I need timers is Thursday Oct 17 when F1A flyers are scheduled to time. F1A has the fewest entries so the greatest need for volunteer timers is on Thursday.
Volunteer timers will be compensated $100 a day for their valuable service. If you are interested in timing, especially on Thursday, please let me know so I can get you on our schedule. Timing for the “Finals” is a great way to see the state of the art for the four international events, F1A (glider) F1B (rubber) F1C (power) and F1Q (electric).
Timers should have a pair of good binoculars, a stopwatch and preferably a tri-pod. I have two sets of binoculars and tri-pods to lend if the need arises.
I look forward to hearing from those interested.
Mike McKeever-CD US Team Selection Finals
vamckeever@aol.com or mikemckeever2005@gamil.com
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Roger Morrell