Indoor R/C Flying Page

Indoor Flying Info 2004/5

Compared with last year we have increased the hours by 66% AND reduced the cost by 33%. This, combined with a venue with easier parking, should ensure we cover our costs and have even more fun.

There will be a bar adjacent to the flight hall for those wishing to indulge. The Sports Connection management have granted the use of the main large hall at a special rate, hoping that some of us will assist increasing the bar takings. Feel free to bring partners and friends along too!

New to indoor? The indoor crowd is well known for their hospitality and willingness to help each other and beginners. See Modelcraft (tel 024 7667 6409), or Graham, Coventry Activity Toys Centre (tel 024 7633 4787) for a suitable model. Indoor models can be flown outdoors on calm days too.

Rules much as before: No aeroplane over 300g or 380 size motors, no helicopters larger than 400 size motor. Evidence of insurance for all fliers required. (BMFA membership covers this).

In the past we have mostly managed without slots, but if there are too many in the air at once then slots will be arranged to suit those present.

Flying "off the peg" 35MHz.

The usual courtesy for other fliers and spectators is expected, so everybody has the maximum fun and flight time.

The following welcome:

• Helicopters (Piccolo, Hornets and similar types)
• IFO / Aerobatic / "Shock Fliers"
• Scale
• Slow fliers
• Park fliers within the rules as above
• The site is large enough for free flight too.

All fliers and members are requested to act as safety officers, and encourage competent safe flying. If you have concerns with anyone's flying, please ensure the committee are advised if you are unable to resolve it with the perpetrator. Safe, enjoyable flying for all is our aim.

CADMAC members will be requested to make a small contribution (£2). Non members will be charged £5.

Directions

The Sports Connexion is easy to find, and well signed. There is plenty of free parking.
From Coventry, on the A423, just past the Peugeot works, at the intersection with the A445.
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This is an easy to find location, near to the Peugeot factory at Ryton and not far from our flying fields at Wolston.

Picostick Pylon racing rules

• Standard Pico Stick - (as it comes in the box, No clipped wings etc.)
• Standard supplied power unit (any prop)
• Seven cells maximum
• The only mods allowed:
  • Battery mounting plate - Velcro
  • Servos mounted directly on stick
  • Cord across the wings to increase dihedral & manoeuvrability
• Basic Pylon Flying Rules:
  • Models must R.O.G.
  • Two pylons
  • Ten laps
  • Three models maximum per heat
  • Three man final
  • One pylon cut - add 1 tenth of race time
  • Two pylon cuts - disqualified

Limbo rules

• Any Plane
• You have 1 minute or until you break the tape to do as many laps as you can

Previous years competition results

2002/3 results

2001/2 results

Video clips from 2001/2

Low quality - short clip (199KB)

Best Quality - short clip (1,386KB)

Low quality, long clip (1,975KB)

Video clips can be saved to your hard disk by right-clicking once on the link, then left-clicking once on 'Save Target As'

Full details from Ray Hayward or Graham Clarke 024 76713336

Contact the club at cadmacweb@leezpc.freeserve.co.uk