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SD Electroglide Rules & Info.

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The Electroglide is the third Saturday of each month, pilots meeting 09:15 with  a 9:30 am first launch. The whole contest, with the 10 minute limits for each round lasts short of an hour.

This LMR/F5J event is designed for any motor glider powered by a brushless motor dimensions not to exceed 28mm in diameter and 16mm in length, with a max of a 3 cell (11.1 volts) battery.

The contest consists of four consecutive, group launches, with all classes flying simultaneously.

The total score will be determined by final placing.

No inter-launch battery charging, or exchange will be allowed.

Bonus points for accurate landings, are to be assessed from the nose of the aircraft -- 10, 20, or 30 points per flight.

Landings off field, flights longer than 10 minutes, or the use of additional motor run time will result in a zero-zero score.

Class Definition:

Radian Class: Factory Parkzone Radian with no modifications. Battery limited to 1350 mAh.

Easy Star Class: Factory Multiplex Easy Star with no modifications. Battery limited to 2200mAh.

Open Class: Any airframe or construction material can be used.  No limitations on battery mAh.

 

SCORE SHEET - See below or Download your own copy here.

 

AUDIO FILE for ipod and similar devices - Audio File

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