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FFTC Meeting
The FFTC met on 9 December and the following are notes on items of interest.
Committee Members
The committee and specialist representatives are unchanged for 2010 and are as follows:
Michael Woodhouse Chairman Chris Strachan Secretary John Carter Treasurer Trevor Grey Rules Officer Peter Williams PRO Phil Ball Results and Safety Officer Mike Francies FAIR representative and council delegate Andy Brough SAM 35 representative Ian Kaynes F1E representative
2010 European Free Flight Championships - F1A,B,C Team Mangers and Team Members
Applications were received for Team Manager from Mike Woodhouse and for Assistant Team Manager from Bob Cheesley and Peter Tribe
The committee confirmed Mike Woodhouse as Team Manager and Bob Cheesley as Assistant.
The following team members have been confirmed:
F1A John Carter, Stuart Darmon, Tim Nicholson
Reserves - Chris Edge and Phil Ball
F1B Russell Peers, Mike Woolner, Gerry Pink
Reserves - Mike Woodhouse and Bob Cheesley
F1C Neil Allen, Alan Jack
2010 F1E European Championships - Team Managers and Team Members
Ian Kaynes was confirmed as Team Manager and Steve Philpott as Assistant.
The following team members have been confirmed:
Doug Bartle, Steve Philpott and Ian Kaynes
2010 World Space Championships – Team Managers and Team Members
Len Klejnow was confirmed as Team Manager and Jef Ott as Assistant.
Senior Team for World Champs 2010 BMFA Classes Club 1st Reserve 2nd Reserve 113101 Trevor Seabrook S1, S3, S6, S9 SERFs S4 108203 John Jacomb S3, S4, S6, S9 SERFs S1 63592 Nigel Bathe S1, S3, S4, S8 Elmbridge S9 39222 Mike Francies S1, S4, S6, S8 Red Rose Soarers S9 21361 Jef Ott S8 Canvey Island S1, S3, S6 140191 Benedykt Klejnow S9 Country S3, S6 S4
Junior Team for World Champs 2010 BMFA Classes Club 150720 Catherine Jacomb S3, S6, S9 SERFs 108203 Jonathan Jacomb S3, S6, S9 SERFs
Team Selection Process F1A,B,C
Concern has been expressed at the decreasing numbers taking part in the Team Selection Process and the need to do something about it.
It was agreed that an open session will be organized before the end of March 2010 to discuss the future of UK FAI flying including ideas for team selection
Team Selection Process F1E
The problem of repeated loss of trials meetings due to unsuitable weather is being addressed by a better calendar in 2010 with events earlier in the year and the intention to replace any lost as early as possible. The search for new sites in 2011 will continue into 2010
Little Rissington
Following discussion it was agreed that due to concern at the possible risks from sharing with full size aviation and also the downwind pheasants Little Rissington will not be used for the Southern Gala in 2010.
London Area Free Flight Site
The London Area has nominated Salisbury Plain Area 8 as it's venue for Area Events. To date only a small number of people have expressed interest in using the site so as yet there are no nominations to CD area events. It will be necessary to ensure any flyers have timekeepers to record flights and that scores are sent in. It will also be necessary to collect entry and site fees. As a temporary measure to test whether use of the site is viable it is proposed to set up a user list with phone numbers/E mail addresses of potential flyers and arrange a call in before each Area event. This will ensure that flyers and timekeepers are available and enable arrangements to be made for sending in results and collecting fees. If you are interested in flying area events at Salisbury Plain and have not already contacted me please send your phone and email address to Peter Williams at peter.f1a@virgin.net and I will collate for circulation to all those similarly interested.
Calendar
Some revisions to the current 2010 calendar are being made and a revision will be issued as soon as the changes are confirmed. Please note particularly that the date of the London Gala may have to be changed and that HLG and CLG are added to the list of classes. Also note that the Southern Gala will provisionally be at Salisbury Plain on Sat. 4th September. Lastly both 'Bowden' events – Nationals and East Anglian Gala – will count towards the Senior Championship.
100 Years Of The Gamage
The FFTC are considering ways to recognize 100 years of the Gamage Cup which was first presented in 1910. If you have any ideas for this please submit them to Chris Strachan at chris,Strachan@btinternet.com.
Technology and FAI Free Flight Competition Paper
The proposals for reduced technology F1 models have gone in and first reactions can be expected in April. They will be discussed at the CIAM technical meeting on 16th/17th April.
FFTC Web Site
Work is progressing to improve the FFTC web site and make it more user friendly to newcomers and returning modelers.
Equinox Cup 2010
The Equinox Cup will be run again in 2010 and we hoping for increased entries following the success of the 2009 event.
2010 Stonehenge Cup – World Cup Event
The following preliminary publicity has been issued:
The Stonehenge Cup 2010
U.K. WORLD CUP FREE FLIGHT EVENT
The 2010 Stonehenge Cup will be held on 15/16th May 2010, on Salisbury Plain.
This World Cup event is for classes F1A, F1B, F1C, F1P and F1Q. If you have never seen the best international flyers in the world flying, this is the opportunity to do so and to take part.
Again this year there will be additional 'Restricted Technology Classes' (Glider, Rubber and Power) for those wishing to compete alongside the international flyers using simpler models (Details of the restricted class rules are available from the organisers)
Competitor's information packs and entry forms are available from the Organisers (See below)
A dinner has also been arranged on the Saturday evening for all flyers, timekeepers and supporters at a local hostelry.
For entry forms and further information please contact either
Paul Seeley: sandman@uwclub.net or Chris Chapman, Easter Cottage, Beacon Hill View, Corton Denham, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LS. Tel: 01963 220741
Sponsored by Radio Control Model Flyer
STONEHENGE CUP 2010 – ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
The following are the specifications for the restricted technology classes to be flown in addition to the main FAI classes at the 2010 Stonehenge Cup:
Restricted technology glider (RTG)
RTG follows the regulations for class F1A items 3.1.1 and 3.1.3 to 3.1.12 together with the following:
Total projected area of flying surfaces 32-34 sq. dm Maximum wing span 2.2 metres Minimum airframe weight 350 grams Maximum total towline length 60 metres
Circle-tow hooks are permitted provided that they operate only the glider's rudder.
Changes of camber, incidence or area are not permitted on either wings or horizontal tail during towing, release or flight. A single DT operation is allowed to terminate the flight.
Restricted technology rubber (RTR)
RTR follows the regulations for class F1B items 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 to 3.2.11 together with the following:
Total projected area of flying surfaces 17-19 sq. Dm Maximum wing span 1.5 metres Minimum airframe weight 160 grams Maximum rubber weight 40 grams
Propellers must not include delayed or remote start, variable pitch or variable diameter. Propellers are permitted to fold, feather or freewheel at the end of the motor run.
Only one change may be made to the rudder setting during the flight.
Changes of camber, incidence or area are not permitted on either wings or horizontal tail.
A single DT operation is allowed to terminate the flight.
Restricted technology power (RTP)
RTP follows the regulations for class F1C items 3.3.1 and 3.3.3 to 3.3.12 together with the following:
Total projected area of flying surfaces 25-38 sq.dm Maximum projected wing span 2 metres Minimum weight 600 grams Maximum engine capacity 2.5 cc Maximum engine run 8 seconds
Fuel composition is restricted to the same formulae as permitted under F1C rules.
Propellers are restricted to fixed geometry types and must be driven directly from the engine's crankshaft. Geared or belt drives are not permitted.
One change to the rudder setting and one change to the horizontal tail incidence setting are permitted during the flight. In addition a single DT operation is allowed to terminate the flight.
The following are not permitted: camber, incidence or area changes to the model's wings or tail (other than as already specified).
Free Flight and Space Nationals 2010
The 2010 Free Flight National Championships is planned to be bigger and better. There will be 31 championship, 6 non championship, and 9 space events. In addition the SAM activities will be much expanded to a three day rally and there will be a car boot sale of free flight paraphernalia.
Championship free flight events will be:
- Saturday: BMFA – Glider, Rubber, Power and Electric. Tailess, Women's Cup, Catapult Glider and Frog Junior.
- Sunday: F1A, F1B, F1C,and F1Q, Slow Open Power, P30 Rubber, HLG, Vintage Rubber/Power, Bowden Trophy
- Monday: F1H, F1G, F1J, Mini Vintage, E30 Electric, CO2 Duration, Vintage Glider and Combined Classic
- Championship free flight events will be:
Saturday: FF Scale, Cranfield Classic
Sunday: Junior 35” rubber/55” glider, “Lulu/Golden Wing”, Brit Power, FF Scale 2
Space events will be:
- Saturday: S6A Streamer, S8D Rocket Glider (Junior), S8E/P Rocket Glider and S9A Helicopter
- Sunday: S3A Parachute, S5A Scale Altitude, S7 Scale, S4A Boost Glider and S11
Sam 35 at the 2010 Nationals
The famous old Rallies of the past are much missed by the older modellers, so with this in mind SAM 35 and the FFTC have decided to run a 3 day Rally alongside the BMFA Free Flight Nationals. The aim is to appeal to all ages of modellers and especially those who love the beautiful and often quirky designs of yesteryear. The competitions and events to be run have yet to be finalised but are intended to encourage modellers who don't normally go to the Nationals or enter competitions. .
There will also be some control line and radio competitions over the weekend. Control line on Saturday and Sunday, will include Vintage, Weatherman, Phantom speed and probably Vintage aerobatics team race and combat. Radio controlled vintage duration will be on Monday. SAM's 4 and 8 oz Wakefields and the under 25” rubber with slight amendments will be run, plus, a new event for small vintage gliders. Mix in an event for unorthodox models, a concours for spark ignition models.
Spark Ignition will also be a major feature of the weekend with the concours mentioned already but also a precision competition on the Saturday for the Sigma Shield and control line racing with Ohlsson 60 powered Voetsacks.
Full details and Nationals entry forms will appear in the next edition of BMFA news. We look forward to seeing you all there.