Free Flight Nationals 2023
Introduction
It was not unexpected that Barkston Heath would not be available for the 3-day Bank Holiday event. This despite our proposal of a reduced or closed event.
The plan
The replacement contests will be a cut down Free Flight Nationals which will not be the same as the “real” Nationals. We will apply a “light touch” organisation in a similar vein to that which was operated in 2022 running in the standard Free Flight Gala format. The contests will be flown for their respective Free Flight Nationals trophies.
Facilities
There will be no camping or other facilities except for the provision of toilets. The entrance gate at North Luffenham will be manned. We will arrange to collect the entry fees at the gate at North Luffenham.
Awards
- Certificates and medals for all events will be awarded for BMFA events.
- Hand launch glider and catapult glider will be flown at both North Luffenham and Salisbury Area 8. The best time at either event will decide the placings and the awarding of trophies. We will run these contests on all 3 days.
Details
- There will be no pre-entry requirement. Entry will be on the day. The fee will be a simple £10.00 per day charge. This fee would allow the entrant to fly in as many events/classes as they desire. There is no exemption for season ticket holders.
- Mike Woodhouse has overall responsibility being the Free Flight Nationals Coordinator. We will require CDs for each weekend, please step forward with your offers.
- Number of flights and maxes to be decided on the day. There will be no rounds for FAI.
- Start 10:00 finish 17:00. Then fly offs if required
Free Flight Open and FAI classes – Salisbury Area 8
| Saturday 27th May
Start 10:00 – to 17:00 |
Sunday 28th May
Start 10:00 – to 17:00 |
| Combined Glider | F1A Glider |
| Combined Rubber | F1B Rubber |
| Combined Power | F1C Power |
| Combined Electric | F1Q Electric |
| Classic Rubber/Power | Vintage Rubber/Power |
| Women’s Cup | Slow Open Power |
| Hand Launched Glider | Catapult Glider |
| Catapult Glider | Hand Launch Glider |
| Frog Junior (J) | Classic Glider |
| Tailless | |
| Vintage Glider |
Space – Salisbury Area 8
| Saturday 27th May
Start 10:00 – to 17:00 |
Sunday 28th May
Start 10:00 – to 17:00 |
| S6A Parachute | S3A Streamer |
| S4A Boost Glider | S1B Altitude |
| S9A Helicopter | S2-P Payload |
| S5C Scale Altitude | S8E-P Rocket Glider |
Mini classes – North Luffenham
| Sunday 4th June
Start 10:00 – to 17:00 |
| F1H (A/1 Glider) |
| F1G (Coupe d’Hiver) |
| F1J Power |
| BMFA ½A Power |
| E36 Electric |
| P30 Rubber |
| E30 Electric |
| Mini Vintage |
| CO2 Duration |
| Catapult Glider |
| Hand Launched glider |
Free Flight Overall Championships
| Rubber | F1B | F1G | P30 |
| Glider | F1A | F1H | Classic Glider |
| Power | F1C | F1J | SLOP |
| Electric | F1Q | E36 | E30 |
Bowden Trophy
- Venue to be decided.
SAM35 and Scale
Discussions are now taking place with SAM35 and the BMFA Scale Technical Committee regarding the possible inclusion of some of their events.
Updates
Further information will be provided as when available and agreed.
Michael J. Woodhouse – January 2023