( Official newsletter of the BlackJack Club) May, 2017 #77cwc SAM CLIPPER Society of Antique Modelers Chapter 21 AMA Charter Club 1470 The above graphic pretty much describes what happened to the Clash of the Titans II event at the Livermore Flying Electrons field in Livermore on May 6th Early arrivals were treated to what seemed to be a perfect day for the event with bright sunshine and a dead calm wind component. As contestants filtered in they immediately began unpacking and assembling their items of combat and started to talk about te st flights Oh Boy! The event was scheduled to start at 9:00 at about which time, much to everyone's dismay, the wind went from zero to a gusty 10 to 15 mph NW gale in an instant, which threatened to damage everything lighter than a field box that wasn t tied down. Those who were familiar with the field knew right away that generally when the wind comes up at that velocity and direction, Old Timer flight is done for the day. After observing an acceptable period of optimism, a meeting of the group of about 15 SAM followers met and agreed that the wind was unfavorable for a reasonable event to be held and that an acceptable alternate postponed event should be scheduled for Fall Old Timer date of September 23rd that is already on the LFE event schedule (which should give me time to finish the Dr. Joe and Bill C San Jose)... in this issue: P.2 2017 SAM WESTERN REGIONAL EVENT CALENDAR P.3 APRIL MINUTES AND MAY AGENDA P.4 FROM THE RIGHT SEAT / FROM THE APRIL MEETING P.5 SAM 21 SPRING SPEED 400 / 1/2A CONTEST RESULTS P.6 SAM 21/30 FUN FLY FLYER P.7 THE 41ST LOREN SCHMIDT ANNUAL CONTEST FLYER P.8 SAM 21 CONTACT LIST - 2017 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Next Meeting: Thursday, May 25 th, 7:00 pm SARATOGA FIRE DEPARTMENT (Corner Saratoga Ave & Sunnyvale-Saratoga Hwy) The April Meeting Social Assignments are: Goodies (Gary Leopold) Coffee: (Brian Sargent) See Page 2 For Annual Goodie Schedule The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page
Revised 5-20-17 SAT 2017 WEST COAST EVENT SCHEDULE Bold are confirmed dates Sun Shaded are unconfirmed events Italics are Completed Dates JAN 7 8 JAN 14 15 1/14,15,16, 2017 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL, Eloy Az JAN 16 17 JAN 21 22 JAN 28 29 Saturday only 1/28 SAM 21 BANQUET HOLDER s Country Inn, San Jose FEB 4 5 FEB 18 19 FEB 11 12 FEB 28 29 MAR 4 5 MAR 11 12 MAR 18 19 MAR 25 26 SAM 26 Spring Annual, Wekerly Field - near Bakersfield CD: Dick Fisher - 805-489-4078 APR 1 2 APR 8 9 APR 15 16 APR 22 23 APR 29 30 Saturday 4/29 only SAM 21 Speed 400/1/2A contest Dwarfs Field 3 4 MAY 6 7 Sat 5/6 only, Clash of the Titans Fly Off - Livermore Flying Electrons Field MAY 13 14 Sunday 5/14 Mother's Day MAY 20 21 MAY 27 28 JUNE 3 4 Sat only 6/3 SAM 21/30 Joint Fun Fly only- Schmidt Ranch JUNE 10 11 JUNE 17 18 Sunday 6/18 Fathers Day JUNE 24 25 Sat/Sun 6/24, 25 SAM 21 41st Loren Schmidt Memorial - Schmidt Ranch JULY 1 2 JULY 8 9 JULY 15 16 JULY 22 23 JULY 29 30 AUG 5 6 AUG 12 13 AUG 19 20 AUG 26 27 Tuesday 7/4 Fourth of July SEPT 2 3 SEPT 9 10 September 8, 9, 10, SAM 27 Annual Crash and Bash, Schmidt Ranch SEPT 16 17 SEPT 23 24 Sept 23 only LFE Old Timer (More details to follow) SEPT 30 OCT 1 OCT 7 8 10-22-23 SAM 26 John Pond Commemorative - Wekerly Field - near Bakersfield - CD: Bob Angel 805-937-5145 OCT 14 15 OCT 21 22 Oct 28 29 NOV 4 5 NOV 11 12 NOV 18 19 Thursday 11-23 Thanksgiving Day NOV 25 26 DEC 2 3 DEC 9 10 DEC 16 17 DEC 23 24 Monday 12-25 Christmas Day DEC 30 31 Jan 1 2018 Special Event Note: SAM 51 has advised that their Chapter will be holding monthly Fun Fly events on the First Thursday of each month, WX permitting, until further notice at Woodland/Davis. For more info contact Ken Holden at: kdholden@gmail.com Monday 1-18 NEW YEARS DAY 2017 Meeting Dates 7:00 p.m. @ SARATOGA FIRE DEPARTMENT Corner Saratoga Ave & Sunnyvale-Saratoga Hwy January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 16 (For Thanksgiving) December 28 2017 GOODIE Schedule Here are the assignments for 2017, excusing those who normally do not attend meetings on a regular basis. If you cannot accommodate this schedule, then it will be your responsibility to volunteer / coerce another member to take your place. Don t say you weren't warned. And, if you feel The Call (and aren t on this list), please call one of the unfortunate souls on the list or the Standby and offer to take their place. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Eberhardt Martinez Vanderbeek Peterson Leopold Lewis Cutler Gurney Henry Smith Saso Sargent Dowling Standby: Eberhardt The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 2
MINUTES - APRIL 27, 2017 Call to order: President Ken Martinez 7:00 PM Members present: 14 Introduction of guests: Chris Skibo retired Air Force Tech Sergeant Approval of minutes: Minutes of March 26,2017 are approved Reports: Treasurer's report: Lescher Dowling via Tom Faith we are solvent Membership report: Lescher Dowling via Tom Faith 5L, 26 R, 16A, 47T Competition Report: Dave Lewis: A) Spring Speed 400 1/2 A event @ Dwarfs Field 8-11:30, no BBQ, Coffee & doughnuts, 2 minute motor run B) The 2017/18 One Design Challenge, Rounds one and two A) 2017 SAM Champs ALOT event: Discussion of ALOT tim ing methods i.e. from release or at motor cutoff Unfinished Business: A) Brian Sargent: No report B) Build/Fly Project: Copeland/Chan: Status Report: The Winner Is the Clipper MK 1 New Business: A) David Saso: Proposed that if a member brings in a new member that the sponsoring member should get free dues for one year. Will vote next month on this. Break: (10 minutes) Program: Tom Faith: Introduction The Balsa Butchers new adventure: Jeff Stern/Bill Copeland Showed off a new proven balsa stripper. $60. Looks very good! I bought the first one. Speaker: Chris Skibo talked about Air Force career. He filled out a Dream sheet of where he wanted to go in the world and ended in Oklahoma. He started with E-3 AWACS at Tinker AFB then served in the OK National Guard and Air Force reserve before transferring to Moffett Field AFB from 2005 to 2016. He related a captivating story about a rescue mission after a large Texas hurricane, some air to air refueling with helicopters and search and rescue. Show and Tell: Henry Smith brought his San Jose, poly film with yellow aniline dye, all new ribs with smaller spars with carbon top and bottom and shear webs. Made drag spar of spruce. 34 oz. Gary Leopold brought 3 en gi nes: a prewar Forster 99, Ohlson 60, small exhaust with a TD needle valve on intake for Texaco? And an Ohlson 60 with Barnhardt points. Dave Lewis brought a vice! Everyone should have a few vices! Adjournment: Refreshments: Courtesy of: Alan Peterson Coffee by: SAM 21 Courtesy of Brian Sargent Next meeting: 6/22/2017 at: 7:00 p.m. Location: SARATOGA FIRE DEPARTMENT Corner of Saratoga Ave. and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Hwy Respectfully Submitted: Alan Peterson, Secty Call to order: President Ken Martinez Members present: Guests present: Introduction of guests: Approval of minutes: Minutes of April 27,2017 Reports: Treasurer's report: Lescher Dowling Membership report: Lescher Dowling Competition Report: Dave Lewis: A) Spring Speed 400 1/2 A event @ Dwarfs Field B) SAM 21/30 Fun Fly June 3rd Schmidt Ranch Editors Input: Bill Copeland: A) Clipper Kits: Holman/Eaton Other? B) 2017 SAM Champs ALOT event Unfinished Business: A) Proposed Electric Classes A,B and C: Brian Sargent: No Report B) Build/Fly Project: Copeland/Chan: Status Report Working on revised motor specs New Business: A) Volunteer Roster for Annual: Sargent: Need Volunteers sign up sheet Break: (10 minutes) Program: Show and Tell: All Adjournment: MAY 25, 2017 AGENDA Refreshments: Courtesy of: Gary Leopold Coffee by: SAM 21 Courtesy of Brian Sargent Next meeting: 6/22/2017 at: 7:00 p.m. Location: SARATOGA FIRE DEPARTMENT The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 3
...From The April Meeting The Balsa Butchers - Jeff and Bill Presenting the latest product of the Livermore S-21 s Livermore branch, a tool that the serious builder should not be without... Based on a similar design that had gone out of production several years ago, the updated model produces uniform stick balsa from sheets 1/32 in to 0.50 in thick and strips from 1/32in to 1/2 wide, with a minimum of effort and a maximum of repeatable accuracy. The base and slider are laser cut from cabinet finish grade 15 ply promising a stable base for long term use The Balsa Butchers have units in stock and provide Free Delivery. Cost, including tax $60. To order call Jeff at: 9 N o t e s F r o m T h e R i g h t S e a t Greetings: As you no doubt know by this time, the Clash of the Titans II was cancelled by the wind. As usual there is an upside to every dilemma if you only look for it. In this case having to reschedule the event will make it possible for two of the four qualified contenders to have another try at the competition. John Eaton found that he could not attend due to a reconstruction scheduled at the Woodland/Davis flying field. The extensive rain and a rare very strong wind storm had allowed their mat runway to be blown away and John s attendance at their field was critical to the success of the project. Also, our own Jeff Davies managed to substantially damage his ultra light Boxcar and did not have time for repairs, so he was out (Jeff has managed to rebuild the Boxcar, but says it s not as light as it was originally awww) So, hopefully John and Jeff will be on the starting grid for the rescheduled Clash of the Titans II, double header on September 23rd at the Livermore Flying Electrons field.. In the mean time, S-21 members have a busy event schedule for those who fly. Check out the event flyers on pages 6 and 7 where you will find all the information you need to enjoy both events Technical Sergeant Chris Skibo talked about his Air Force career. He began by filling out a Dream sheet of where he wanted to go in the world - and ended in Oklahoma. He started with E-3 AWACS at Tinker AFB then served in the OK National Guard and Air Force reserve before transferring to Moffett Field AFB where he served from 2005 to 2016. He related several; captivating stories, including one about rescue missions in Texas after a large hurricane, which included some air to air refueling with helicopters and search and rescue. Thank you Chris for your talk and thank you for your service... Last month I sort of praised SAM Speaks for being pro active by posting issues on line to be downloaded upon publishing a very nice feature. At the same time I hinted that the download feature was giving me fits. Turns out the fits were my fault. I had failed to renew my membership??? I discovered this blunder thanks to the SAM staff. Once I paid up downloading was rather simple. I was particularly interested in the current issue as I had submitted an article on the status of the ALOT event at the SAM Champs coming up in October. Sure enough, there it was just as I had submitted it. Thank you SAM staff......that s all for this time... AMA 27944...Over and Out The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 4
SAM 21 SPEED 400 / 1/2A TEXACO SPRING CONTEST APRIL 29, 2017 1/2A TEXACO Flier Plane Flite#1 Flite#2 Flite#3 Total 1) Brian Sargent And. Pylon 10:22 11:20 21:42 2) Gary Leopold Rambler 5:15 7:42 10:39 18:21 3) Ken Martinez Baby PB 7:33 5:47 5:51 13:24 SPEED 400 1) Brian Sargent StarDust #2 Max Max 20:00 2) Brian Sargent StarDust #1 7:06 6:58 3:42 14:04 3) Dave Lewis Bomber 5:12 3:23 3:31 8:43 4) Ken Martinez Baby PB 6:34 :08 6:42 5) Bill Copeland Viking DNF 6) Joe Poco Bomber DNF Maximum flight time for both events was reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes and, the motor run for Speed-400 was reduced from 90 secs to 60 secs. It was a nice day but we had a fairly strong wind which caused some damage to models on the ground, but some notable flight times were achieved by several fliers considering the conditions. Our thanks to the Dwarfs for allowing us to use their facilities... D. Lewis - CD The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 5
& June 3, 2017 your favorite Oldie... 15 The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 6
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Bill Copeland 4863 Primrose Lane Livermore, CA 94551 47 cents (as of today, but not tomorrow) Here s Your Copy of the May, 2017 SAM 21 Clipper (Read at your own risk!) PRESIDENT: Ken Martinez: 927 York Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Tele: 415-821-3682 E-mail:a415flyboy@sbcglobal.net VICE PREZ: Tom Faith: 1132 Roy Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tele: 408-267-0645 E-mail: seaspider@att.net SECRETARY: Alan Peterson: 1115 Seena Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024 Tele: 650-941-6557 E-mail: alansoars@aol.com TREASURER: Lescher Dowling: 1122 Merrimac Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Tele:408-739-0652 E-mail: lescher2@aol.com EDITOR: Bill Copeland: 4863 Primrose Lane, Livermore, Ca 94551 Tele: 925-321-1552 E-mail: bnbent@pacbell.net Competition Coordinator: Dave Lewis: 2925 Miles Drive Santa Clara, CA95051 Tele: 408-246-2257 E-mail: lewis966@att.net Mail form to Treasurer: Lescher Dowling 1122 Merrimac Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 SAM 21-2017 Membership Application Form Check one: NEW MEMBER RETURNING Member FULL MEMBER $40 ASSOCIATE Member $20 (newsletter only) ` SAM No. AMA No. (Req d if full) Name: Address City, State, Zip Phone: ( ) Cell ( ) The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 8
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Bill Copeland 4863 Primrose Lane Livermore, CA 94551 47 cents (as of today, but not tomorrow) Here s Your Copy of the May, 2017 SAM 21 Clipper (Read at your own risk!) PRESIDENT: Ken Martinez: 927 York Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Tele: 415-821-3682 E-mail:a415flyboy@sbcglobal.net VICE PREZ: Tom Faith: 1132 Roy Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tele: 408-267-0645 E-mail: seaspider@att.net SECRETARY: Alan Peterson: 1115 Seena Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024 Tele: 650-941-6557 E-mail: alansoars@aol.com TREASURER: Lescher Dowling: 1122 Merrimac Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Tele:408-739-0652 E-mail: lescher2@aol.com EDITOR: Bill Copeland: 4863 Primrose Lane, Livermore, Ca 94551 Tele: 925-321-1552 E-mail: bnbent@pacbell.net Competition Coordinator: Dave Lewis: 2925 Miles Drive Santa Clara, CA95051 Tele: 408-246-2257 E-mail: lewis966@att.net Mail form to Treasurer: Lescher Dowling 1122 Merrimac Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 SAM 21-2017 Membership Application Form Check one: NEW MEMBER RETURNING Member FULL MEMBER $40 ASSOCIATE Member $20 (newsletter only) ` SAM No. AMA No. (Req d if full) Name: Address City, State, Zip The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 10 Phone: ( ) Cell
The 2017/2018 One Design, Build/Fly Project Model Selection The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 11
Announcing: the nominations have been closed, let the balloting begin: Get your Ballot and voting details on page 6 in this issue... The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 12
AMA Sanctioned SAM Old Timer Contest VENUE: The World Class Schmidt Ranch 11948 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758 Tele: 916-215-2265 The Dates: June 24, 25, 2017 ON SITE VICTUALS AND STUFF: FREE BOTH DAYS: Miriam s Famous Pancake Breakfast (you fix em and wash up) Lunch: On Site Saturday and Sunday - noon - Burgers and Dogs and stuff $7.00 Saturday Banquet: TBD Questions: Call Brian at: (408) 656-3662 or: bhsargent@gmail.com> SUNDAY DRAWING... Many Great Prizes: Kits Engines Supplies EVENT SCHEDULE DETAILS: Saturday: B GLOW/IGNITION LER C GLOW/IGNITION LER BROWN JR LER 1/2A TEXACO COMBINED ELECTRIC TEXACO OLD TIME GLIDER OHLSSON SIDEPORT - COMBINED Notes: Sunday: A GLOW/ IGNITION LER SPEED - 400 LMR ELECTRIC - LMR TEXACO / COMBINED ANTIQUE / COMBINED Contest Director: Brian Sargent Assistant CD: Steve Roselle SAM Rules: 2015 rules will be used Registration: Opens 8:00 AM both days Pilots briefing: 8:30 AM both days Entry Fees: $10 First Event $5.00 Each additional Awards: Through Third Place. Perpetual Championship Trophy award based on Points earned in All events flown Last flight airborne by: 4:30 pm Saturday, 3:00 pm Sunday Local Accommodations: SUPER 8 Motel FLORIN Road 916-427-7925 MOTEL 6 ELSIE AVE, SAC 916-689-6555 MOTEL 6 MACK ROAD, GALT 916-689-9141 BEST WESTERN JOHN JAY INN MASSIE CT, SAC 916-689-4425 Motor Homes/Trailers: Parking for Motor Homes and Trailers on first come basis but no hook-ups Drawing: To be held after Contest results announced on Sunday. Tickets: $1.00 each or, 6 for $5.00, 12 for $10 etc. No limit! Need not be present to win BEST WESTERN GALT INN LINCOLN WAY 209-745-9500 The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 13
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2017 SAM Champs To Feature A.L.O.T. Event Breaking News: In case you were wondering what happened to the concept of including an Altitude Limited Old Timer event at the SAM Champs as a Special Event, wonder no more as progress is being made by the 2017 organizing committee to implement the approved Special event which will be held on Friday October 27th at the 2017 SAM Champs. Coordinating SAM Chapter representatives, Bill Copeland, SAM 21, (Tele: 925-321-1552 or: bnbent!@pacbell.net) and Bob Angel, SAM 26,(Tele: 805-937-5145 or: samrcflier@verizon.net) has recruited at least two SAM members (Brian Sargent, (Tele: 408-656-3662 or: b.h.sargent@gmail.com) and Brian Dethier (Tele: 925-373-6833 or: bdethier@comcast.net) to be on the site to manage event activities and help with any technical issues. Call the above if you need more information. The Event: ALOT (Altitude Limited Old Timer) is a special event with provisional rules for SAM legal, gas powered designs equipped with an electronic altitude limiter linked to the RC power shutoff. Participants may preset their onboard altitude limiter units to a maximum 700 feet and 180 seconds prior to the event. The sponsors will have extra units available at the field. Total the best three of four 10 minute max flights for score. Tied scores will be offered a fly off opportunity with no flight time limit. Photo ops will be determined and scheduled at the participants briefing. Potential participants are encouraged to bring at least two aileron servo extensions to facilitate installation of the cut off device, The Rules (tentative):(subject to revision not later than 60 days prior to event date. Registered entrants will be advised by E-mail 1. Scaling is allowed. 3. Any electric motor or SAM legal engine may be used. 4. All models will use a cutoff device which will be either programmed or have programming verified by contest management prior to first flight. Maximum altitude cutoff limit is 700ft. or 213M. 5. A time limit of 3 minutes to gain cutoff altitude will be imposed to prevent excess thermal hunting during climb and to move the contest along. Flight time commences at model release. Motor/engine run time will be recorded. 6. Electric motors must use a brake or other means so the propeller does not windmill after cutoff. The Best part: Cash prizes will be awarded to three places The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 15
Breaking News: 2017 SAM Champs To Feature A.L.O.T. Event In case you were wondering what happened to the concept of including an Altitude Limited Old Timer (ALOT) event at the SAM Champs as a Special Event, wonder no more as progress is being made by the 2017 sponsors to implement the approved Special event which will be held on Friday only, October 27th at the 2017 SAM Champs. ALOT is one of the most popular events, year after year, at the European Champs and we are hoping to find the same interest here, ultimately leading to it s adoption as an Official event at the U.S Champs going forward... ALOT (Altitude Limited Old Timer) is a special event with provisional rules for SAM legal, gas powered designs equipped with an electronic altitude limiter linked to the RC power shutoff. Participants may preset their onboard altitude limiter units to a maximum 700 feet and 180 seconds prior to the event. The sponsors will have extra units available at the field. Total of the best three of four 10 minute max flights for score. Tied scores will be offered a fly off opportunity with no flight time limit. Photo ops will be determined and scheduled at the participants briefing. Potential participants are encouraged to bring at least two aileron servo extensions to facilitate installation of the cut off device, Ideally participants should have the cut off device installed in advance and provide access to allow verification of current setting before any official flight is attempted. Sponsoring SAM Chapter representatives, Bill Copeland, SAM 21, (Tele: 925-321-1552 or: bnbent@pacbell.net) and Bob Angel, SAM 26,(Tele: 805-937-5145 or: samrcflier@verizon.net) have recruited at least two SAM members (Brian Sargent, (Tele: 408-656-3662 or: b.h.sargent@gmail.com) and Brian Dethier (Tele: 925-373- 6833 or: bdethier@comcast.net) to be on the site to manage event activities and help with any technical issues. Call or Email any the above if you need more information. Note: The following classes of models will not be eligible to compete in the ALOT event: 1/2 A Texaco; 1/2AScale Duration; Nostalgia (after 1950); Old Time Glider; Electric Wakefield; Speed 400 Scale (except Peerless Cub, et.al.); Electric Spirit of SAM Recognizing the current strong trend of SAM participation toward electric power, this event is the most user friendly by design, hoping to attract current as well as new builders and fliers to a more relaxed and simpler way of enjoying the SAM heritage. ALOT reduces rules to a minimum, while at the same time leveling the competitive playing field (as everyone starts at the same altitude regardless of how he/she gets there) and emphasizing flying skill. The event also has the unique character of allowing the continuing use of almost all SAM legal models through the option of converting literally hundreds of existing ignition or glo powered models to electric power and does nothing to impinge upon those modelers who wish to compete in existing SAM events. In fact, ALOT provides such modelers the opportunity to develop a new skill event to sharpen their competitive edge. Ver.3 The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 16
X SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 HOSTED BY LIVERMORE FLYING ELEC- TRONS?? CALLING ALL BENNY BOXCAR AND SAN JOSE Builders/Fliers COMPETE IN HEAD TO HEAD COMPETITION... CURRENT AMA MEMBERSJIP REQUIIRED GATE OPENS AT 7:00 A.M. $5.00 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES DRINKS 2016 Clash Rules: Eligibility: The only approved models are: Henry Struck s, Benny BoxCar - 72 and the San Jose as kitted by either Klarich, John Eaton or Holman, or built from published magazine plans. Minimum deviation from plan outlines will be observed. The airfoil will not be altered in any way. Balsa sizes can be changed and hardwood may be substituted. Two wheel landing gear required, location optional. Motor to be a brushless, outrunner in the 480 class with a max, rating of 1100kv; battery, 2S or 3S LIPO. LMR to match weather conditions (20 or 30 secs) will be determined by conditions at pilot briefing) ROG required assuming suitable weather/decent take off area. No minimum weight. Pilots Briefing at 8:30. (mandatory) Flying preliminary rounds begins at 9:00 and ends at 11:30. Flyoff conducted following lunch The project is intended to be Fun. Flight procedures: All entrants will be eligible for the preliminary round. Motor run will be limited to 30 seconds for the first round. All flights will be individually timed. Flight requiring emergency restarts will be timed only until restart called by pilot. A limit of three flights per entrant will be allowed for the preliminary round. Max flight time 15 mins. for all preliminary rounds.. The times of up to three flights for Boxcars and San Jose s will be totaled to determine advancement to the next or Championship round. The four best total times of each preliminary round advances to an additional preliminary round if needed. The two highest time totals of the preliminary round, or rounds for Boxcars and San Jose s each, will be qualified to compete in the Championship flyoff. In the event that there are tie max scores in the first round, such tie scores will each be counted as a qualifier for a second preliminary round. and so on until only four best time qualifiers are determined. The two winners of the Boxcar and San Jose qualifying round, or rounds, will compete in a mass ROG launch with a 20 sec motor run, Best flight time, Boxcar or San Jose, W/O motor restart, will be declared the winner and Champion... The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 17
May 6, 2017 HOSTED BY LIVERMORE FLYING ELEC- TRONS Jeff Davies Brian Chan John Eaton Norm Arndt Special Event Note: At the Clash of the Titans event, held last September, after completion of the eliminations the above four contestants were the winners. Unfortunately the weather had deteriorated to unflyable. So, to determine the Champion, the flyoff was postponed. The first event of this contest will be the simultaneous launch flyoff of the past contest featuring the above four contestants Gentlemen, place your bets... X CALLING ALL BENNY BOXCAR AND SAN JOSE Builders/Fliers COMPETE IN HEAD TO HEAD COMPETITION... CURRENT AMA MEMBERSHIP REQUIIRED GATE OPENS AT 7:00 A.M. $10.00 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A DELI SANDWITCH AND DRINKS ALL FLYING ELECTRONS FIELD RULES WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED? 2017 Clash II Rules: Eligibility: The only approved models are: Henry Struck s, Benny BoxCar - 72 and the San Jose as kitted by either John Eaton or Bob Holman, or built from published magazine plans. Minimum deviation from plan outlines will be observed. The airfoil will not be altered in any way. Balsa sizes can be changed and hardwood may be substituted. Two wheel landing gear required, location optional. No minimum weight. Motor to be a brushless, outrunner in the 480 class with a max, rating of 1100kv; battery, 2S or 3S LIPO. LMR to match weather conditions (20 or 30 secs) will be determined by conditions at pilot briefing) ROG required. Pilots Briefing at 8:30. (mandatory) Flying preliminary rounds begins at 9:00 and ends at 11:30. Flyoff conducted following lunch The entire event/project) is intended to be Fun. Flight procedures: All entrants will be eligible for the preliminary round. Motor run will be limited to 30 seconds for the first round. All flights will be individually timed. Flight declaring an emergency restarts will be timed only until restart called by pilot. A limit of three flights per entrant will be allowed for the preliminary round. Max flight time 15 mins. for all preliminary rounds.. The times of best two of three flights for Boxcars and San Jose s will be totaled to determine advancement to the next or Championship round. The four best total times of each preliminary round advances to an additional preliminary round if needed. The two highest time totals of the preliminary round, or rounds for Boxcars and San Jose s each, will be qualified to compete in the Championship flyoff. In the event that there are tie max scores in the first round, such tie scores will each be counted as a qualifier for a second preliminary round. and so on until only four best time qualifiers are determined. The two winners of the Boxcar and San Jose qualifying round, or rounds, will compete in a mass ROG launch with a 20 sec motor run, Best flight time, Boxcar or San Jose, W/O motor restart, will be declared the winner and Champion... The CLIPPER - official newsletter of SAM 21 May, 2017 Page 18
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