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August 2010
The weather for the August competition
was fine, with an occasional slight tailwind on Rwy
20. Wayne was the air judge with the rest of
us acting as the group ground judge. Eight starters
participated this month. The competition procedures
were:
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Take off, climb into a normal
circuit with a flapless approach to touch down abeam
the club house. The throttle must be closed as
you cross Sparkes Road.
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Touch and go, climb for a normal
circuit. Perform glide approach from wings
level on base for a main wheel flapless spot landing
abeam the clubhouse.
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Touch and go, into a low level 500'
circuit. Lower 20° flap on turning base,
reduce throttle to 1500rpm once wings level on
base. Reduce power as required to
achieve a spot landing abeam club house.
No side slipping allowed.
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Points deducted by air judge
on each occasion aircraft flown out of balance.
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Competition Results |
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1st |
Peter Hobson |
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2nd |
Dennis Hunt |
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3rd |
Paul Bennett |
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The free flying next competition raffle
was won by Paul Bennett.
Until next time safe and happy flying.
Rob Browne
Club Captain
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About our competitions
The CCAC Flying Competitions are held
on the 2nd Sunday of each month, commencing around 11am.
All pilots and students (at any level) are most welcome,
there is an instructor on board at all times.
Entry fee is $50, and a BBQ lunch is provided.
The competitions are an excellent opportunity
to keep current and to also safely hone and test your
flying skills in many aspects including:
• Forced Landings • Engine, Equipment
& Instrument Failures
• Blind Circuits • Short field takeoffs • Instrument
Navigation
• Spot Landings
Flying competitions enhance
your skills and make you a better pilot. It's
interesting to note that some of the better performers
in our comps are students as they are often more current
than some of our senior licensed pilots.
Even if you don't wish to compete,
come and enjoy the BBQ and watch the goings on!
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