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PASS11 Challenge Guidelines
- The guidelines for the PASS11 Challenge have are slightly changed from the PASS10 Challenge. In the PASS11 Challenge the number of wings on the aircraft will be included in the calculation of the score.
- The score for a flight is determined by multiplying the number of wings times the duration of the flight (measured in seconds) and then dividing that number by the wingspan of the aircraft (measured in inches).
- A wing is any horizontal flying surface which is at least ½ the area of the largest wing.
- Each wing must be separated from all other wings by at least ¼ of the largest wing chord.
- The wingspan of a multi-wing aircraft is the wingspan of the largest wing.
- The wingspan is defined as the greatest value during the flight if the wingspan is configurable.
- The object of the challenge is to record the highest scores for single flights in the specified categories.
- An official flight may be flown anytime in 2011 using an aircraft under remote control by a PASS member.
- There will be three categories for the contest: powered aircraft, thermal glider and slope glider.
- The flight time for a powered aircraft is from the time it leaves a ground-based object until it once again contacts a ground based object.
- The source of propulsion for a powered aircraft may be used for as long and often as desired.
- Batteries may be recharged while the aircraft is flying.
- A powered aircraft may use power, thermals or slope lift to assist in remaining aloft.
- The flight time for a thermal glider is from when the source of propulsion is shut down until the aircraft contacts a ground-based object. Examples of propulsion sources are: winch, high start, electric motor, aero tow, mother-ship, handlaunch, etc.
- Thermal gliders may use only thermal currents to assist in remaining aloft.
- The flight time for a slope glider is from when the source of propulsion is shut down until the aircraft contacts a ground-based object. Examples of propulsion sources are: winch, high start, electric motor, aero tow, mother-ship, handlaunch, etc.
- Slope gliders may use either thermal currents or slope lift to assist in remaining aloft.
- The challenge is intended to encourage innovation within the club.
- The guidelines may be amended by me at any time during the year.
- I have the final ruling regarding the interpretation of the guidelines.
- Prizes will be awarded to the winners during the 2012 PASS banquet.
- Internal combustion engines are not allowed in the powered aircraft category.
Club Overview:
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The Portland Area Sailplane Society (PASS) is a chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
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We are one of the most active R/C Sailplane clubs in the U.S. PASS holds a plethora of AMA sanctioned contest events per year.
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Our members enjoy every aspect of R/C soaring: Thermal Duration, Hand-Launch, Cross-Country, Fun-Flying, Slope Racing, Electric, F3J, Multitask, Aerobatics, and Scale.
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We enjoy the use of 3 thermal flying fields, and several excellent slope sites within a 2 hour drive of Portland Oregon.
Club Meetings:
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Our meetings are 6:30pm-9:00pm the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Round Table Pizza in Portland Oregon. (10070 SW Barbur Blvd, 503-245-2211)
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Every PASS meeting is open to the public, we welcome all visitors. All PASS events are open to any pilot with current AMA membership.
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If you don't have AMA membership, it may be obtained from the event director on the day of the event.
PASS Contest Phone Message Center:
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503-321-5199 is the PASS Contest phone message center number.
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The message center is used to announce late-breaking news, contest information, and slope race sites.
Club Membership:
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To become a PASS member, open the membership application, print a copy to fill out and follow the instructions on the application.
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If you have any questions regarding PASS membership, please contact the PASS Treasurer, Tom Culmsee.