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Glide and Slide Contest
Format
Object: An easy to fly
contest limited in scope, designed to provide an opportunity for members to
refine their time keeping/estimating skills and “airplane like” landings.
Short tasks and a sliding type landing.
Tasks:
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Flight: 3,5,7, 9, or11 minute
rounds. (You call 'em)
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Landing: A runway tape will
be used. The glider must “slide” in its landing. “Dorking” type spot
landings are not permitted.
Rules:
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Any sailplane may be used.
No powered gliders.
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Skids, sharks teeth, or other
arresting devices are not permitted on the airplane. Tape, slick
or non skid, may be on the bottom of the fuselage.
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A
successful landing is
scored 2X (double points)
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A “Dork” or “Nose first”
landing will be scored a 0 landing for the flight.
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Time will be one point per
second with a one second deduction for time +- the goal.
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