DARTS and Electric Launch

[Norman Poti]

Guys,

The demise of winch launching is coming faster than some wish.  Recent winch contests have drawn minimal participation and therefore it might be time to turn the page to all electric.  In order for the club to thrive in that format we need to fully embrace the Gliderscore program and its features.  Gliderscore is a very powerful program and subsequently has a steep learning curve.  The website has instructions for its operation and Jay Watkins has developed a training type guide.  Future club CD”s will need to learn this program and we solicit individuals to step up to this task.

The original plan for the Fall Roundup in Muncie had been for mixed launch.  A proposal has been made to change that to an all-electric contest.  We could choose from the ALES, F5J Lite, and F5J formats.  We solicit inputs from you on this topic.     

The club owns 6 winches and eventually we will need to disburse them.  If you are currently a club member and wish to permanently own a winch let us know.  Any ideas regarding the remaining equipment please speak up.

Electric sailplanes represent a growing part of the hobby and the club will have a bright future endorsing that discipline.    Let us know your thoughts.

Norman     

[Barry Andersen]

I will happily participate in any format that is ultimately put forward.  F5J lite might be a good choice.  Guys with ALES cut offs can participate and do well and get a feel for the event.  The seasoned F5J guys can still make the tough decisions about launch height with the resulting rewards and penalties.  

Thanks for your efforts.  

Barry

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[kaytude]

I would say keep the formats as they are set for this season. With the only change being that all winch launched planes will have a Ron Mong cutout as their target for their Landing points. If you do decide to make a change I think F5J lite would be a good choice. 

  Gilbert 

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[Jay I Watkins]

Hi Guys,

I don’t have a winch-able airplane so my opinion is a little one sided but I vote for F5J Lite.

Jay Watkins

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