We’re planning to hold the second Powered Glider Competition this Sunday, please see Peter’s details below. It’s the same format as before, but with less motor run time to reduce the maximum height reached by the models.
Will take place on Sunday 3rd May and 5th July 2026 weather permtting with Registration from 1:30pm with a view to starting the competitions at 2:00pm
Eligibility
Any sized Electric or I.C. powered glider or flying wing
Climb and Glide Round
Will be a mass launch total aircraft to be determined on the number of competitors the day, the rounds may need to be split into two groups because of the numbers taking part
Hand-launch your model, (helpers can be used to launch your model) on the first blast of the whistle launch the model and climb for 20 seconds, shut off your motor on the second long blast of whistle, then glide for as long as possible, your overall time stops when your model first touches down on the patch, longest time wins.
Spot landing Round 2
Individual round Hand-launch your model, climb for as long as you like then land as near as possible to the target on the patch, nearest the spot wins, the use of your motor/engine is permited right up to touch down, but no sliding along the ground to the target will be permited