Here are the rules for the 2008 Spring Chuckie series. This is being run by Roger Crickmore

Basic Rules:

1. Maximum wingspan 59.5"
2. Launch by hand or mini bungee, pilot must launch each time.
3. Mini bungee specification: 10ft of rubber, 30ft of line, rubber type of you choice.
4. All timing to be by separate time-keeper, timing starts at release of model.
5. Working times start at release of model for first flight.
6. All flights to finish within marked area of field to count.
7. In the event of any dispute the organiser’s decision will be final

Scoring:Winner of each task gets 100 points, rest get a percentage based on winners task score.

Task 1 – Simple duration. Working time 5 minutes per entrant

1. No restriction on launches.
2. Maximum flight time 2 minutes
3. Last flight time stops at end of working time.
4. Best TWO flights to count

Task 2 – Increasing Flight Time Working time 6 minutes per entrant

1. Minimum first flight time – 20 seconds.
2. Each flight to exceed previous maximum to count.
3. Scoring is sum of flights that exceed the previous maximum, but many attempts can be made to increase flight time. Example: 25, 40, 30, 35, 38, 45, 50, 30 60. In this case the score would be 220 (25+40+45+50+60).

Task 3 – Precision duration and landing Working time 6 minutes per entrant

1. Target time – 70 seconds
2. No limit on number of launches
3. Maximum would be person who achieves 3 (three) target times. Points will be deducted for over and under flying
4. 30 point bonus/per flight if all model is within specified distance of landing spot. 15 points if only part of model is (There is no requirement for different parts of model to still be attached to each other!)
5. All times to be handed in please
6. Timing stops at end of slot. No landing bonus if overflying slot

1. Maximum of Four flights to be made No working time specified.
2. Target to reach is 220 seconds.
3. Minimum flight time 25 seconds.
4. Each flight to be in excess of previous one, if not then scoring stops at previous flight.
5. Scoring – Nearest to 220 seconds scores 100 points, others get a percentage.

Please bring your mini bungees if you have one.

Everyone is expected to help out with timing etc.

On tasks 3+4, please do not stand closer than 10 paces from the spot and watch out for other models coming in.

Roger Crickmore