Sky Battle 2022
One-Design postal contest for
"Skinny Bomber"
model airplanes!
Contest concludes on
November 27, 2022!
Postal Contest rules:
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Models must be "Skinny Bomber" type ROG free-flight rubber-powered.
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Official flights may be made up to 2 weeks ahead of the deadline.
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10 flight attempts, your best 2 durations are your score.
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Under 18 years of age compete in Junior/Senior class, over 18 flies in Open class.
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Report your score, name, age class, and whether you flew indoor or outdoor at SkyBattle2022@gmail.com
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Indoor flights must ROG (take off from the floor) but outdoor flights may be hand-launched.
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Model must be “built to the plan” but minor alterations are allowed, like a different prop or wheels, any covering material you like, any size rubber motor, etc.
The "Skinny Bomber" is the official 2022 OFFC One-Design model!
It was designed by Howard Littman, who markets an excellent laser-cut kit. You can build yours from free plans instead, if you prefer.
This is a "postal" contest, where pilots fly their models at their home field, and report results to headquarters by email.
Flight video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fz2dGu8kas
Request free plans from: SafetyColumn@cs.com
Laser-cut kit can be purchased at: https://www.hjlmodels.com/
Ask questions and report your results to
SkyBattle2022@gmail.com
Please include pilot's name, 2 best flight times (from 10 attempts) and age class you are competing in.
Each pilot may make 10 attempts to get his or her single longest flight time.
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Use a stopwatch or smartphone timer app.
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Timing starts at model launch and stops when the model touches the ground, goes out of sight during flight, or lands on any structure, tree, etc
One entry per pilot. No entry fee.
Winners will be announced
in 2 age categories:
(a) JUNIOR/SENIOR - Under 18 years of age
(b) OPEN -19 or more years of age
Entries with no age info are placed in Open category!