Nigel_W Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Hello F3F flyers, it is time to wake this part of the forum back up. The White Sheet RFC committee has considered the guidance around sporting events, and has decided that we are able to run the 2020 English Open F3F. As this is the first F3F competition post-lockdown it will run on 1 day only - 23rd August - with a limit of 20 pilots. Entries should be submitted to myself by PM on this site or by email to nigel.witchalls AT blueyonder.co.uk . Please provide your email address, BMFA number, and CAA operator number (and frequency if not using 2.4 GHz). This entry list and (if necessary) reserve list will be placed on this post. Arrangements for the day to ensure the event is compliant with Covid-Secure guidance will be sent to entrants by email. Unfortunately Stu Wallace, who has run this event very successfully for a number of years, has needed to step down from his role of White Sheet Comp Secretary due to health reasons. In recognition of his commitment to the event, the club has decided that all proceeds from this year's event (full entry fee and raffle) will go to the two charities that Stu has supported in past years through the English Open - Histio UK and Bloodwise. Donations also encouraged. Many thanks to Stu for all he has done for the English Open and his enthusiasm for F3F. Below is a pic of Stu receiving the Welsh Open 2018 trophy for fastest time. Nigel 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeb52 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very well put together Nigel. Stuart has done a wonderful job organising the English Open, and I’m sure everyone on here wishes him well with his health. I can’t make it to the competition, but you will still get my entrance fee for Stu’s charities. Midweek Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Some points to add that I missed. Entry fee is £10 taken on the day (all to Stu's charities). A weather call will be made on evening of Friday 21st. The entry list to date is as follows. Graeme Mahoney Nigel Witchalls Phil Taylor Mike Shellim Mark Redsell Mike Evans Les Wood Andy Burgoyne David Woods Ian Falconer Keith Wood Mark Passingham Bruce Hudson Mark Treble Dave Rumble Graham Hill John Treble Tony Livingstone John Phillips Ian Mason Edited August 21, 2020 by Witch_1 Final entry list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Entry list updated. Now open to reserve requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyslapnut Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Please put me on the reserve list. Thank you Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Great to see things starting up again And wow, that was popular / quick! Hope you get a good day for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I shall be bringing with me (weather permitting) a can of R5 for Wookman. He in turn will be bringing £8 to give to me. Anyone else interested? https://www.alchemie.com/ancillary-products/release-sealing-agents/r5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Put me down for a can please John Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Please include me in the reserve list also. Tony Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookman Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 3 hours ago, oipigface said: I shall be bringing with me (weather permitting) a can of R5 for Wookman. He in turn will be bringing £8 to give to me. Anyone else interested? https://www.alchemie.com/ancillary-products/release-sealing-agents/r5.html Thanks OPF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 14 hours ago, Mark P said: Put me down for a can please John Mark Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hi All, I was both delighted & moved on seeing & reading Nigels opening post. I am very pleased that this yrs English open will be being staged. I am both frustrated & dissapointed that despite my very best efforts that due to continued health reasons I am unable to organise, run or enter this yrs event. My family & I were very moved on reading that the WRFC Committee have decided that all proceeds from this year's event (full entry fee and raffle) will be going to the two charities that I have been fundraising for in memory of our son Tom (aged 26) - Histio UK and Bloodwise. Bloodwise have very recently changed their name to Blood Cancer UK. When you have a spare moment, please follow this link to their new website so as to discover the important life changing & saving work that they do https://bloodcancer.org.uk/ Likewise to discover the excellent work by Histio uk, please spare a few minutes to follow this link to their website ;- https://www.histiouk.org/ My sincerest heartfelt thanks to all involved in the WRFC in organising this years competition, & to all pilots supporting the event. Stu 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Burgess Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Is there room for another entry? If so put my name in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hi Pete, I'm afraid the entry is limited this year and the list is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleix Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Would there be a chance to extend to 30 this weekend? (As it seems to be the maximum number allowed for those sort of events in covid times...) Any updates either on the list or the forecast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I 53 minutes ago, Aleix said: Would there be a chance to extend to 30 this weekend? (As it seems to be the maximum number allowed for those sort of events in covid times...) Any updates either on the list or the forecast? I believe the max 20 allowed it is a local rule. Possibly by National Trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 The entry list remains as above. If any entrants are not planning on coming please can you advise me asap as per recent email. The limit of 20 is a decision by the White Sheet club to ensure that the event does not draw excessive attention and raise unnecessary sensitivities. There has been a significant increase in public use of the site for exercise since the pandemic, and we need to make sure the interests of the wider club membeship are not affected. The slopes available for the weekend can cover wind direction NNW round to SE, but as for rain it is too early to say with confidence. The weather call will be Friday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_M Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 In addition to Nigel’s post above, As this is only a one day comp this year, any more than 20 pilots and you would only have maybe 4 flights. G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Its to windy, wet, hot, cold, snowing, plague of locusts, covid hot spot on over the weekend, please don't bother coming... This is in no relation to me being No1 on the standby list Rob C 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_M Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 If anyone is thinking of coming down on Saturday for a sport fly/practice, they are more than welcome. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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