AREA SCALE CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

The Area Scale Championships will be held over 2 days. First will be the Area Static Scale Day which will take place @ THE SKYBIRDS RALLY MOUNTSTEWART on 8th May. (Judging will start @ 11.00am)

JUDGING OF AIRCRAFT WILL BE DONE AS STAND OF SCALE
PILOTS CAN HAVE MORE THEN ONE AIRCRAFT AT BOTH DAYS

Best in show will be picked by the judges. All winners from each class will be entered for best in show.

Prizes for BEST IN SHOW for STATIC SCALE DAY and SCALE FLYING DAY will be presented at a function at a later date.

Points received at the static day will be carried forward to the scale flying day which will be held on SUN 4th JULY @ BALLYMONEY MODEL FLYING CLUB.

Model Information Sheet	Scale Entry Form

Mount Stewart was the venue for the first Northern Irelands static scale competition on Saturday 8th. 22 aircraft were on show. Weather was beautiful and a fantastic day was had by all. This is a link to some pictures from the event. http://picasaweb.google.com/Flightpowerpilot/NorthernIrelandAreScale2010#slideshow/5469186795762838434

Richard Boyd

Mount Steward was the venue for the first part (static scale competition) of the new NIAA scale championships. The area provided by the National Trust for the static display of the models, was set in the beautiful gardens at the rear of Mount Steward house with the added bonus of an adjoining large grassed area where the flying display of small radio and control line models took place.

The static completion attracted over 21 entrants with nearly 40 models on show within the various categories of Jet, WW1, WW2, Civilian, Helicopter and Junior. The standard of models this year was once again of a very high standard, with many new fine examples on show. Particular models of note included, Robert Graham new 1/3 scale Stearman with its six cylinder radial engine, Ray Jenning's fine example of the Comet, Steven Brown's Large Piper Cub, Peter Carson's f18 turbine jet, David Ardis, with his beautiful Bell 222 and Harry Reid's fantastic Agusta Air Ambulance Helicopter. The panel of three judges comprising of Dennis McNeill, Joe McColum and Richard Boyd, had the time consuming and difficult task of inspecting each model in detail and awarding points for accuracy and outline etc, of the model to the full size counterpart presented in the documentation accompanying the model.

The flying display, which was not officially part of the scale competition but an added attraction for the hundreds of spectators in attendance, started around 1.00pm and on the hour until 4.00pm. Maurice and the Belfast boys started the show with an exciting display of control line flying, comprising of scale, aerobatic and fast combat models. Harry and Robert were next to fly with their fantastic synchronized helicopter display routine, with two Hughs 500 electric helicopters flying close together and performing opposition manoeuvres, it looked great and the crowd loved it. Matthew was next on the flight line with a precision aerobatic routine with a small electric model performing rolls and loops to his usual incredible standard and unique style of flying.

The jet boys finished off the display with the running up of the turbine engine from one of the jet models on display, a noisy and very smoky affair, but once again the crowd loved it.

The event ended around 4.30pm, after the presentation for the prize winners and quick clean up of the display area. Overall the competition went very well apart from a small mistake made in the final scoring, however this did not take away from a great venue and a fun day out for all those taking part.

R. Graham Stearman	C. Robb Spitfire	S. Browne Piper Cub>	M. Browne Hurricane	P. Carson - Edge 540	M. Keenan - Cessna
R. Jennings Comper Swift	C. Robb BAE Hawk	I. Robb T-45 Goshawk	P. Carson Bell 222	H. Reid Augusta 109	D. Ardis Bell 222
R. Graham Bell 222	Adam Robb BAE Hawk

Other Pictures from the Scale Day

SCALE FLYING DAY

Gates open 10:00am flying to start at 11:00am

Three judges will over see the flying on the day and will award points as appropriate. Any competitors wishing there names or aircraft type to contact me as i'm making a small programme for the day and also for numbers. If you have any questions or queries do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

KEN TAYLOR

Area R/C Power Secretary