isoaritfirst Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 As the title says really, why do some of use enjoy flying comps when others run a mile? How about a quick one liner from those that do, headed by the comp type. Try to keep each one different and like those that apply to you. and a quick one liner from those that don't. Then we can have a round up and a few days and a discussion later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Combat comps Loads of models all at once. Mayhem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3F Comps 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.Taylor Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3F Day away on a hillside - no trouble & strife - no DIY - 40 seconds of pure concentration... Phil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett82 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3f The banter and camaraderie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted September 4, 2018 Committee Member Share Posted September 4, 2018 ELG-F5J Thermal soaring. Searching for the invisible, elation when you find it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F5J - Camaraderie, intense concentration and occasional elation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3f Different slopes for different folks (great venues. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc-soar Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3F - every comp is a new adventure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookman Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Phil.Taylor said: F3F Day away on a hillside - no trouble & strife - no DIY - 40 seconds of pure concentration... Phil. 70 odd seconds of pure concentration in my case! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 F3F I've competed in the ‘friendly’ winter league a few times now and had fun. Never placed anywhere other that bottom though! So far I’ve only flown my Sunbird, which far from ideal for F3F, is my backup glider and it seems every time I go to a comp my Pike and Willow pick up snags F3K This is something I want to get into. I’ve got myself a nice (competitive?) DLG and like the idea of handlaunching into a thermal so I’m going to try attend some F3K events. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, wookman said: 70 odd seconds of pure concentration in my case! Buzzermen have been known to have an actual picnic (ok maybe just a sandwich) while I slow down proceedings somewhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 F3f Having a discipline too and a measure of the quality /or not, of my flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 13 hours ago, SilentPilot said: Buzzermen have been known to have an actual picnic (ok maybe just a sandwich) while I slow down proceedings somewhat Was it at the Nationals this year that I fell asleep while on the buzzer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Oh no no no! It was at the Winter League a while back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Did I fall asleep twice? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member Nick Jackson Posted September 5, 2018 Committee Member Share Posted September 5, 2018 F5J / ELG Grace and tension. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikapu Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 F5J - ELG It hit's the spot. Not me perhaps, but others seem to manage - on an all too regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 F5j seems to be very popular but it seems that you need to spend big to compete. That’s why I’m looking at F3k. 1.5m span limit and no motor expenses! Pilot skill, plus maybe luck (like every discipline I guess), is the the difference between winning and losing Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikapu Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 *practise* Not sure Gary Player was any better at spelling, Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now