First Indoor Aerobatic Challenge

Here's a clip of scenes from the first aerobatic challenge held in Pretoria. Aerobatics wasn't the only challenge. The lighting and acoustics in the hall were a challenge for my camcorder, hence the dodgy sound and video. But a least this gives you an idea. For me it was a whole new way of flying -- most impressive.

Henley Airshow

Gliding Postal Challenge -- Gert Nieuwoudt

The postal gliding challenge is the ideal introductory competition for any
RC pilot with a glider hanging somewhere in the garage roof. You may fly
with any model as it will be categorised according to wingspan size and type
of controls. The pilot is also categorised as Senior, Junior, or a Rooky who
tries this event for the first time. It works as follows: You fly five 6
minute flights at your own field. (See the rules attached for scoring). The
results from all the different clubs are sent via e-mail to the
administrator who keeps and publishes a national postals ranking list. This
year an additional challenge was introduced by the MGA with a prize to the
winning club. The club that enters and flys the most 2m glider models with the
highest total score during the year will receive a Tshotsi 2m glider as
prize (the ideal trainer and development tool). For more information please
contact Gert Nieuwoudt 0824610027 gnieuwoudt@telkomsa.net or visit the MGA
blog site at mgasa.blogspot.com.

Cheers
Gert Nieuwoudt

Rules here.

Namibia R/C Model Fly In -- Boet Denyscchen

Gariep 2010 entry form -- Boet Denyscchen

The Aeronautical Society Indoor Model Aviation Challenge -- John Monk

The Aeronautical Society of South Africa has kindly given permission to post thei report on the BLOG:

It was decided in 2008 that the Society organize an aeronautical event as a challenge to its members and other aeronautical enthusiasts to participate in which after some careful thought resulted in a challenge involving model aircraft. The event was intended as a fun competition to encourage interest in both aviation and aeronautics amongst learners and students although there was no age limit. It took place in the 28 Squadron hangar at Waterkloof Air Force Base on the 18th September 2009.

The competition was split into two parts, free flight glider competition and an indoor radio controlled model aircraft competition. Both competitions had two prime objectives, and that was to demonstrate designs that could operate at two extremes of the flight envelope. For the gliders it was to demonstrate flight distance and also endurance, thus the combination of flying the furthest and also the longest would win the day. Similarly the radio control models had to demonstrate the fastest possible flight over a racecourse pattern and then do the same as slow as possible, all with no airframe changes being allowed other than trim.... more here,

2010 North West Aerobatic Championships Entry Form -- Quintin Schroll

KLERKSDORP RADIO FLYERS

HOST THE

NORTH WEST AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

6^th & 7^th February 2010

ENTRIES CLOSE 1^st FEBRUARY 2010

THE ENTRY FEE IS R200.00 AND INCLUDES A BRAAI PACK, EXTRA BRAAI PACKS AVAIABLE FOR R20.00 FOR THE SATURDAY EVENING

PLEASE HEREWITH ACCEPT MY ENTRY TO 2010 NORTH WEST CHAMPIONSHIP

I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING CLASS:

SPORTSMAN ADVANCED MASTERS FAI NOVICE

MY NAME IS: _______________________________________________________

MY FREQUENCY IS: ___________________________________________________

MY CELL NUMBER IS: __________________________________________________

MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: ________________________________________________

TOTAL DUE R200.00 + EXTRA BRAAI PACK = R____________

SIGNATURE_______________________________________

(WITH THIS SIGNATURE I CONFIRM THAT I AM IN GOOD STANDING ORDER WITH SAMAA AND MAASA)

PERLIMINARY PROGRAMME: PILOTS BRIEFING 07H30 FLYING STARTS 08H00 SATURDAY & STARTS 07H00- PRIZE GIVING SUNDAY.

LATE ENTRIES: WITH AN EXTRA R100.00 MOTIVATION

PROTEST FEE R200.00

ENQIURES: NICO ERASMUS 0832767047

BANK DETAILS: ACCOUNT FNB STILFONTEIN 62086734681

PLEASE FAX PROOF 018 462 7367 OR e-mail ERASMUSNICO@YAHOO.COM