Saturday Flyout

The RVators have a flyout on April 19th:

“This Saturday we are planning on flying to Oakdale for the Oakdale annual spot landing contest. I have added all the info for anyone that wants to compete. Get there anytime you want, and stay as long as you want. We hope to see you there!

April 19, 2013
9:00am Breakfast – Optional
10:00am Safety Briefing – Mandatory
10:15am Spot Landing contest
12:00pm BBQ Lunch
1:30pm Presentation of trophies, chapter Precision Pilot plaque award

$20 Entry fee includes BBQ Lunch
$5 Lunch for non-contestants

Videos of landings will be shown during lunch

Spot Landing Contest Rules

  1. All contestants must attend safety briefing at 10am.
  2. Target line across runway will be marked with 6 inch tape.
  3. Line to be displaced at least 500 feet from runway threshold.
  4. Contestants are not to change flap settings after turn to final.
  5. Touchdown before line, contestant will be disqualified.
  6. Distance to be measured from target line to the first touchdown point with no bounce. Contestant will then make a touch and go for second chance, however total distance will be cumulative.
  7. Only two aircraft of similar performance allowed in traffic pattern at the same time.
  8. All transient aircraft have right of way.
  9. Judges decisions are final: No whining!
  10. Be Safe – fly the airplane at all times!