Tow line or powered ascent. I don't know if I could build it light yet strong enough for a bungee start. I have a year to experiment though!
That would be awesome!
Tow line or powered ascent. I don't know if I could build it light yet strong enough for a bungee start. I have a year to experiment though!
4.c. Retracts (1=none): 5
Maybe we score this as 5 potential points for 'does the model's takeoff and landing capability match the original design...
- Registration for design entries will open no later than August 1, 2017.
- The Design/Build-off portion of the challenge will end on December 31st, 2017. This is to facilitate time for community members to build aircraft well in-advance of the 2018 Flite Fest events.
- Registration to participate in the group challenges at a particular Flite Fest Event (East, West, South, etc) will open the day the Flite Fest event is announced, and remain open until the event occurs.
- Design/Build-Off adjudication will be completed and points accumulated will be posted by January 31st 2017.
also, is there an age restriction, based on the fact that I'm a kid and, I haven't seen any other kids take part in the 2017 build off?
An age restriction is in place. You must have an age to participate. It doesn't matter which one so just bring whatever you have at the time.
He is saying there is no restriction on age, you just have have an ageOK, so how old do I have to be?
OK, so how old do I have to be?
I'm sorry I was attempting a joke
There's no age limit. You are more than welcome to participate! My earlier post was me trying to say your age doesn't matter and that you only needed to "have an age" (which everyone does).
Hi rockyboy,
I was wondering if I could register for the for the challenge, build a plane, and what not but, I don't know if I'll be able to make it TO a flite fest, so would I be able to submit a design but, then possibly not make to flite fest? I would hate to cause any confusion if I don't show up at the event.
It is a little unfortunate that the deadline for registration is so close and that the wider world of designers and builders who are genuinely unable to attend a Flite Fest are somewhat excluded!
It is also a bit of a pity that there is not a pool of Proxy builders who could,, working with those unable to attend, build and submit international designs.
The selected category of aircraft whilst interesting enough is just an extension of the warbird category which has been very well served in the past. Perhaps a separate competition for FUN and Sport designs based around the Mini Powerpod could be considered in the future because whilst we all seem to aspire to build and fly warbirds, I currently have 7, the majority of real fun is had with the light and simple builds that the newbies use to bridge their flying skills from trainer to warbird. High speed, and warbird designs are not always high in pure flying enjoyment
If anyone is offended by this post I apologize as that is not my intent but rather to try to broaden the participation to encompass as many Flitetest followers as possible.
Have fun!
The Heinkel He-162 "Volksjager" was an airplane I've always wanted to model. The real one was built from non strategic materials, by unskilled labor...that was the premis at least. Very few were ever operational, but one is rumored to have shot down a Hawker Hurricain I believe. Would that disqualify this airplane from this contest? 1/10 scale puts this airplane right at about a 29 inch wing span...sounds about perfect.....
...already getting some ideas. The B-36, YB-35, YB-49...