17 May 2009  
     
 

CLAMF AEROSPORTS Competition Day
Navy Carrier; Simple Combat; Open Combat.

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Photos courtesy of Harry Bailey & Paul Stein

 
 
     
  Navy Carrier  
  The forecast inclement weather on competition day did not deter die-hard pilots who arrived early to once again take up the Navy Carrier challenge. Skies cleared late morning and competitors were greeted with light winds and mild temperatures, perfect for Navy Carrier flying.

After a BBQ lunch, Navy Carrier operations commenced with all competitors enjoying successful flights.

With Carrier Deck being the only event flown on the day it was a fairly relaxed affair. Not a bad attendance with eight competitors fronting up to fly. Once again all the models flown were Profiles, with the HP40F being the popular engine choice.

Graeme showed excellent landing technique with a perfect 100 point landing in both rounds, the others needing more than one pass to hook a wire.

Good to see Steve turn up with an old Enya 45 powered GS Bearcat... the Enya was a bit gummy after hanging on the garage wall for about 30 years but fired right up after a bit of a squirt on the 3rd flick !!.. Unfortunately Steve along with Bryce and Andrew stuck it in the water and missed any landing points.

Excellent weather made for an enjoyable days flying. Timing and scoring was taken care of by Neil, Andrew, Mark and Paul... thanks guys !!..

Next Comp will be on the CLAG flying day at KMAC on August 2nd.
 
 
 
Place Competitor Model / Engine High
Speed
Low
Speed
Landing Bonus Total
1 Graeme Wilson Bearcat HP40 24.50sec 72.85sec 100 30 178.35
2 Peter Roberts Wildcat Merco 29 28.30sec 101.41sec 85 20 178.11
3 Paul Stein Corsair HP40 24.46sec 76.53sec 80 30 172.07
4 Mark Ellins Corsair HP40 24.58sec 68.00sec 95 30 168.42
5 Murray Wilson Bearcat HP40 25.02sec 84.83sec 50 30 139.76
6 Bryce Young Bearcat HP40 25.85sec 67.14sec Splash 30 71.29
7 Andrew Nugent Bearcat HP40 26.04sec 64.17sec Splash 30 68.66
8 Steve Mitchell Bearcat Enya 45 33.50sec 56.24sec Splash 30 52.72
 
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