06-01-2014, 10:07 PM
(06-01-2014, 05:59 PM)Chris Mc Wrote: How about a Novice Race.
Beginner Pilots who have passed for Solo but not as yet attained their Bronze Wings.
It would have to be plane appropriate, but it seems quite a few novices have Trojans...or maybe High wing planes....just a thought.
Hi Chris, This is precisely the idea !!
A class that is not demanding to fly so anyone who has a trainer or fairly stable plane and wants too, can try flying around the course, join in and have some great fun!!
The really good thing about having a class like this is anyone can get to have a go at flying the course exactly how it's done in competition, with a plane they already have. You'd get to fly five or 6 races on the day with all the official timing gear callers and judges so you get to have a proper taste of how it's done. Most of all it's really good fun. The flying is only for a fairly short time but it's intense and very exciting especially if the racing is close. There are numerous things do when not flying. To run a race you need callers & judges for each plane in the air, so there is never a dull moment, every one takes a turn at each task so the day becomes a pretty full one for all involved.
Most Sundays I try to get down to the field and set up the pylons for a bit of practice. Please don't be shy grab a plane and give me a yell, join in and we'll do some practice. Craig and Jase are usually there too keen starters as well. SRL (AKA Steve Lange) is a master at pylon if your interested and want to know more bend his ear with a few questions, just mention pylon and you'll see his eyes light up.
“The knack of flying is learning how to throw your machine at the ground and miss.”
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your thoughts turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." ~Leonardo Da Vinci