Free for Novice pilots and pilots under 16 years old.
This contest will be one two-day event for F5J Tour scores, and two one-day events for ESL season standings. Awards will be the ESL small plaque inserts for 1st-3rd each day and 1st overall for the weekend. Best Overall also receives a $25 gift card.
All classes will fly and score combined.
Big plaques will be discounted according to the ESL award plan.
The field will be available for informal practice on Friday before the event.
The contest will be managed using the FAI Aeromodelling Sporting Code 2024 F5J rules with the following options and exceptions:
Motor restarts will be allowed.
Due to field geometry, the scoring tent may be placed within 100m of the landing spots.
1st to 3rd place daily. Gift card for best two-day performance.
9669 Green Rd, Midland, VA 22728
Field entrance coordinates: 38.6210002, -77.747807
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Sign In starts at 8:00 Pilots meeting at 8:45 First flight at 9AM.
Saturday there will be no rounds starting after 4:30 PM and Sunday no rounds starting after 2:00 PM. A short lunch break each day. No food provided - please bring your own food and drinks.
Primitive camping is allowed. Indoor toilet facillities are available in the hangar, about 1/4 mile from the pits.
Check back the week of the contest for updates if required.