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    Sydney Lenssen

    WITH RELUCTANCE AND SADNESS

    With great regret, the BARCS Committee has to announce that they will not be organising any F3J league competitions this year and are unlikely to start again until further interest in participation emerges.

    This means that F3J will not be held at RadioGlide, the BMFA Nationals and other venues which had been announced on the Forum. Some contests to be run at RadioGlide and the Nationals will be rescheduled and provide alternative opportunities to compete.

    Your committee circulated a question to some 40 pilots who fly F3J:  “Do you intend to enter any F3J competitions this year?” Replies were received from 19 pilots within 24 hours. Seven members replied positively: Yes. Another replied: Perhaps. Others said: No.

    Your committee had stated in the questionnaire that it believed that a minimum of 12 pilots was required to run contests which form the basis of awarding UK team places for the World Championships next year 2018. Some positive replies noted that they believed that at least 16 pilots was a minimum, probably more realistic.

    No F3J pilot who has competed over recent years would want to see this form of competition shrivelling and dying a slow death, especially in the country which provided the original thinking to and established F3J as a recognised FAI activity. Hence the decision to stop. Sorry.


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    No F3J competitions this year!

    Instead of selling the models and winches why not head down with them to Kent, the Garden of England, and enjoy 5 competitions this year organised by members of Kent Interclub

     April 23rd Glider 1, at SADMAC field Sittingbourne

    June 4th Glider 2, at Invicta Model Flyers Club field Sutton Valence

    July 9th Glider 3, at Tonbridge Radio Flyers field Tonbridge (edited 02042017)

    August 20th  Glider 4, at Invicta Model Flyers Club field Sutton Valence

    October 8th Kent Cup at Tonbridge RF field Tonbridge (edited 02042017)

    These competitions are for both Kent Interclub members and non members for fee of £5.

    BARCS Multilaunch* rules apply (we have used the Multilaunch format since 2013)

    We would love to see you.

    More details will be put on BARCS Forums

    * The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!

    22nd April 2017 The entry closed last evening with 19 flyers going to take part in forecast winds of 6-9mph.

     

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    Having never been involved with any glider contests I may be saying the wrong thing  however  

     

    Can I ask what the youngest age of any pilot is in and if the f3x leagues ?

    ill give you an example -

    i was a member of a badminton ladder for several years  when the younger Ines left to have children it was just the older ones left  then they started dying out and was left with six folkes all doing round robins   

    We were hardly Olympic standard but it goes to show that with a lack of new blood and the loss of old blood it just fizzles out  

    like oipigface said about training and a low cost option. 

    The cost of model flying in these contests is the limiting factor. 

    I see carbon models and traveling to contests as a thing for middle aged men with older children or none. 

    If people can't afford the models to compete in these contests then they may also not have the inclination to build there own.

    im afraid quad racing has taken over modelling and attracts kids cos it's fast and cheap to get into and if they break the airframe it costs a few quid for a replacement part not thousands for a replacement model  

    quad racing took over from 3D heli flying the teenagers did in the mid 00 to about when quads came out  

    let plastic models be and there is a place for them and it's generally with middle aged men  with lots of spare income and plenty of free time  

    What's the cost of a competitive airframe for any of the formula ?

    a coupe of grand (making sure you get this years model and in envogue colours)

    so how about if your driving around the country competing you would want more then one airframe  the cost is twice as much then.

    its not ever going to be sustainable as even sadly dare I say f5j will also die with this generation and will probably have the shortest life span of any of the glider formats. 

    And now I say that it's a shame that I have found gliding so blooming late in life.

    beat of luck with people flying and I hope that it itches the scratch you guys need to be sorted but don't be surprised if one day no one can come to that badminton court booking.

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    19 hours ago, Omega said:

     

    Can I ask what the youngest age of any pilot is in and if the f3x leagues ?

    like oipigface said about training and a low cost option. 

    The cost of model flying in these contests is the limiting factor. 

    I see carbon models and traveling to contests as a thing for middle aged men with older children or none. 

    If people can't afford the models to compete in these contests then they may also not have the inclination to build there own.

    im afraid quad racing has taken over modelling and attracts kids cos it's fast and cheap to get into and if they break the airframe it costs a few quid for a replacement part not thousands for a replacement model  

    let plastic models be and there is a place for them and it's generally with middle aged men  with lots of spare income and plenty of free time  

    its not ever going to be sustainable as even sadly dare I say f5j will also die with this generation and will probably have the shortest life span of any of the glider formats. 

     

    There is definitely an element of truth in what you say. The youngest that have competed in F3j in the UK in the last decade has been me (42) and Kevin Dart (mid-late 30's I think). Most others are 50/60 and some older. I'm afraid to say the fascination of flight and RC planes amongst youngsters today is almost non-existent.

    But I don't agree with the suggestion that it is cost that is the limiting factor in the popularity of RC glider contests. If fixed wing clubs around the country were full of keen youngsters flying foamies and cheap artf models but the competition scene was just older people then I would agree with what you say as you could assume that cost would prevent many of them from buying suitable airframes and competing. But sadly most RC flying clubs are full of older retired 60+ pilots with anyone under the age of 40 almost regarded as a junior. 

    With so many cheap ready to fly models easily available now it has never been a better time for kids to get into RC flying but they aren't. As you mention quadcoptors are faster and more exciting for a youngster. RC car racing is also hugely popular with under 30's and can be almost as expensive. A competitve RC car will set you back about £350. Then you need some upgrades approx £100. Then a good esc £150 and motor £90 and at least 4 packs of lipos £160. Steering servo at least £50 and then TX/RX £100. Plus of course a good selection of tyres approx £100. This totals £1100 yet when I go RC car racing I see lots of kids and under 30's all having paid this sort of money and not having found it a limiting factor at all.

    Most technology based sports can be expensive and for many this is part of the attraction, not the expensive bit of course but rather being involved with advanced hi-tech hi-performance products. Unfortunately this comes at a price but it is not the limiting factor in its popularity. For example there have been some here on BARCS trying to get 2m balsa wood models going again which are really cheap but this looks to have had very limited appeal.

    Regards

    Neil

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    Personally I think clubs and BMFA are not doing enough to reach out to the wider community. 
    Put a display team together and go fly village fetes and county shows...

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    2 hours ago, Darren_O said:

    Personally I think clubs and BMFA are not doing enough to reach out to the wider community. 
    Put a display team together and go fly village fetes and county shows...

    Agree but I don't think this will ever happen. Amateur organisations generally lack either funding or incentive to do anything else other than back slap key members or ostracise others. The governing body of rc cars is like this and does nothing to promote its sport either.

    the popular rc categories these days cars and quads are not promoted at all by their governing bodies. They are heavily promoted and partially funded to be very slick and professional looking by the main people who have much to gain (and lose) by the success of their future.......the manufacturers. RC car manufacturers each put thousands in to sponsor events and professional you tube footage etc. when you go to a regional or national event there is a sense of occasion and grandure with lots of sponsorship banners and shops in attendance etc. Plus of course a burger van or kitchen at the race venue for the wives and mums. Plus toilets. At a national rc plane event there will be 20 pilots in the middle of a field. That's it.

    this is one of the big differences I see.

    rc planes and gliders in particular is a very amateur event and only driven by the desire of the participants to do it. the manufacturers are often cottage industry in terms of composite models both glider and power and any mainstream product will often be from china or the far east who sell in large volumes worldwide and probably not prepared to help develop and promote any local markets or do not have the general well being of rc flying at heart

    big distributors ike ripmax, Perkins and macgregor I think need to start doing something to promote rc planes and gliders amongst a newer younger pilot or the markets they rely on to survive will disappear over the next decade or two. Unless they start to concentrate on rc cars and quads which many of them are now starting to do which is a sign of the times......

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    14 hours ago, Darren_O said:

    Put a display team together and go fly village fetes and county shows...

    I know clubs that have had static displays at such events. Flying displays are much more problematic ('elf & safety, insurance, site suitability) and lets face it, thermal soaring is hardly a spectator sport.

    Steve

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    I've read this thread with interest and have to agree that competitive gliding has to all intent and purpose shot itself in the foot and then continued to shoot itself multiple times thereafter !

    Having taken part in gliding events during the hay day years of the pre glass ship 100" and 'Open " classes the elitist class was F3B. The route to competition was much more incremental , you would build a off the shelf glider ( in my case this was a Galaxy Gold Cloud) and could compete with that design within the bounds of its build. You would inevitably break it , make the necessary repairs or a revised rebuild to accommodate the needs of the competition and your expectations eg stronger wing for a more aggressive tow than the original design would accommodate . This was an incremental process and built up from a simple cheap start point and piloting skill. The provision of commercial designs swept the whole of the competition scene across all the disciplines , you only have to look at the fate of 'hand launch' to see the results , what started as a simple really really cheap option of a 2 channel built up model that just about anyone could build and use quickly turned into a 1 model ( FVK 'Simply the best') event, then suddenly discus launch kicked in and poly wing designs became obsolete almost overnight, it then became a race to build ever thinner stronger lighter moulded designs with ailerons and flaps to accommodate this launch technique. so suddenly entry level goes from a simple knock up build yourself over a couple of weekends to an expensive  precision glass ship requiring much higher flying skills.The few EPP DLG designs have perhaps helped a little for those averse to the "build" but the onus still is driven toward the ultimate of a glass ship like a blaster or equivalent and flying skills on a par with micro surgery to reign in such thoroughbred designs.  Look carefully and this applied to most of the competition events and all succumbed to the "I've got to get one of those to be competitive" 

    Yes there will be those that jump up and point out that Radian pros have won electric events over the big expensive floaters and yes this does inspire to some small extent the option of joining in on a budget.

    The competitive model glider flying  has estranged itself from any club level amateur, F3J turned into some sort of germanic team scheduleding event akin to a performance of swan lake!and as for model variation its probably down to a selection of perhaps 4 or 5 designs all to all intent and purpose the same, certainly no real scope or incentive to stray from such formula designs with anything unusual !

    Realistically the lone amateur isnt going to feel very inspired , I've spectated events and those there are so busy with actual event theres very little in the way of inspiring such visitor to be motivated to join in . Add to that the actual bang for buck is limited in terms of actual flying after you have done your share of spotting, timing dogging etc when compared to going out on your tod to do some sport flying

    Until you can foster the have  a go with what ever you have mentality you arnt going to inspire anyone to stump up the initial outlay so in order to pave te way in the future ther needs to be the means to get local club members flying gliders so that they dont instinctively grab their OS 90 pitts bipe  but perhaps load up an epp glider into the car as well , seeing gliders on the field or in the air has to be be a start point in encouraging necommers to focus on soaring as an interest amidst all the other eye candy activities out there and is something soarers have consistently failed at over alot of years.

     

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    On 14/04/2017 at 14:02, thermaldoctor said:

    There is definitely an element of truth in what you say. The youngest that have competed in F3j in the UK in the last decade has been me (42) and Kevin Dart (mid-late 30's I think). Most others are 50/60 and some older. I'm afraid to say the fascination of flight and RC planes amongst youngsters today is almost non-existent.

    But I don't agree with the suggestion that it is cost that is the limiting factor in the popularity of RC glider contests. If fixed wing clubs around the country were full of keen youngsters flying foamies and cheap artf models but the competition scene was just older people then I would agree with what you say as you could assume that cost would prevent many of them from buying suitable airframes and competing. But sadly most RC flying clubs are full of older retired 60+ pilots with anyone under the age of 40 almost regarded as a junior. 

    With so many cheap ready to fly models easily available now it has never been a better time for kids to get into RC flying but they aren't. As you mention quadcoptors are faster and more exciting for a youngster. RC car racing is also hugely popular with under 30's and can be almost as expensive. A competitve RC car will set you back about £350. Then you need some upgrades approx £100. Then a good esc £150 and motor £90 and at least 4 packs of lipos £160. Steering servo at least £50 and then TX/RX £100. Plus of course a good selection of tyres approx £100. This totals £1100 yet when I go RC car racing I see lots of kids and under 30's all having paid this sort of money and not having found it a limiting factor at all.

    Most technology based sports can be expensive and for many this is part of the attraction, not the expensive bit of course but rather being involved with advanced hi-tech hi-performance products. Unfortunately this comes at a price but it is not the limiting factor in its popularity. For example there have been some here on BARCS trying to get 2m balsa wood models going again which are really cheap but this looks to have had very limited appeal.

    Regards

    Neil

    with anyone under the age of 40 almost regarded as a junior....lol

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    On 4/21/2017 at 03:36, ididnotkilljfk said:

    I've read this thread with interest and have to agree that competitive gliding has to all intent and purpose shot itself in the foot and then continued to shoot itself multiple times thereafter !

    Having taken part in gliding events during the hay day years of the pre glass ship 100" and 'Open " classes the elitist class was F3B. The route to competition was much more incremental , you would build a off the shelf glider ( in my case this was a Galaxy Gold Cloud) and could compete with that design within the bounds of its build. You would inevitably break it , make the necessary repairs or a revised rebuild to accommodate the needs of the competition and your expectations eg stronger wing for a more aggressive tow than the original design would accommodate . This was an incremental process and built up from a simple cheap start point and piloting skill. The provision of commercial designs swept the whole of the competition scene across all the disciplines , you only have to look at the fate of 'hand launch' to see the results , what started as a simple really really cheap option of a 2 channel built up model that just about anyone could build and use quickly turned into a 1 model ( FVK 'Simply the best') event, then suddenly discus launch kicked in and poly wing designs became obsolete almost overnight, it then became a race to build ever thinner stronger lighter moulded designs with ailerons and flaps to accommodate this launch technique. so suddenly entry level goes from a simple knock up build yourself over a couple of weekends to an expensive  precision glass ship requiring much higher flying skills.The few EPP DLG designs have perhaps helped a little for those averse to the "build" but the onus still is driven toward the ultimate of a glass ship like a blaster or equivalent and flying skills on a par with micro surgery to reign in such thoroughbred designs.  Look carefully and this applied to most of the competition events and all succumbed to the "I've got to get one of those to be competitive" 

    Yes there will be those that jump up and point out that Radian pros have won electric events over the big expensive floaters and yes this does inspire to some small extent the option of joining in on a budget.

    The competitive model glider flying  has estranged itself from any club level amateur, F3J turned into some sort of germanic team scheduleding event akin to a performance of swan lake!and as for model variation its probably down to a selection of perhaps 4 or 5 designs all to all intent and purpose the same, certainly no real scope or incentive to stray from such formula designs with anything unusual !

    Realistically the lone amateur isnt going to feel very inspired , I've spectated events and those there are so busy with actual event theres very little in the way of inspiring such visitor to be motivated to join in . Add to that the actual bang for buck is limited in terms of actual flying after you have done your share of spotting, timing dogging etc when compared to going out on your tod to do some sport flying

    Until you can foster the have  a go with what ever you have mentality you arnt going to inspire anyone to stump up the initial outlay so in order to pave te way in the future ther needs to be the means to get local club members flying gliders so that they dont instinctively grab their OS 90 pitts bipe  but perhaps load up an epp glider into the car as well , seeing gliders on the field or in the air has to be be a start point in encouraging necommers to focus on soaring as an interest amidst all the other eye candy activities out there and is something soarers have consistently failed at over alot of years.

     

    I think the problem is an overall decline in gliding not contest flying per se. Your post contains a logical flaw because there isn't anyone flying non contest models at clubs who could be put off.  You could make the argument that the high end stuff puts off people from even trying, but that's a bit like saying f1 puts people off from go-karts. I don't see a lot of evidence of much thermal sport flying going on.

    The other issue is that every time someone tries to bring in a restricted class it's always a complete failure. In the UK at least.  As Neil says people are doing other hobbies that are at least as expensive as glider flying, in reasonable numbers. The reality is far fewer people want to build gliders in a traditional way than who want to pay what mouldies cost.  Even the 2m woodie class they are now making models with CNC cut super thin wing sections, which seems to completely defeat the object of the exercise to me. 

     

     

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    3 minutes ago, satinet said:

    I think the problem is an overall decline in gliding not contest flying per se. Your post contains a logical flaw because there isn't anyone flying non contest models at clubs who could be put off.  You could make the argument that the high end stuff puts off people from even trying, but that's a bit like saying f1 puts people off from go-karts. I don't see a lot of evidence of much thermal sport flying going on.

    The other issue is that every time someone tries to bring in a restricted class it's always a complete failure. In the UK at least.  As Neil says people are doing other hobbies that are at least as expensive as glider flying, in reasonable numbers. The reality is far fewer people want to build gliders in a traditional way than who want to pay what mouldies cost.  Even the 2m woodie class they are now making models with CNC cut super thin wing sections, which seems to completely defeat the object of the exercise to me. 

     

     

    First para - agree wholeheartedly..

    Second para - regarding laser/CNC cut parts. The wing ribs for my O/D F3-RES cost me £25.00 including postage from Belair. I could have cut them myself but probably not as accurately. The total model cost, including cheap LV servos and Rx was about £100. I could have saved money by using a wooden fus if I wanted to.  At the very worst that is a substantial cost reduction on a moulded model of a similar size. By using the super thin wing sections etc at least we are using modern aerodynamics within older technology and demonstrating that the result is viable - within the rules and scope of that particular class.

    I have an income that is above national average. I have to weigh up the cost of my hobby against the demands of family life, holidays, preparing for retirement etc. My aeromodelling hobby is still the one thing that I cherish and I spend in proportion more on aeromodelling than anything else of my monthly allowance - including my other interest - classic Motorcycles (I have 3), but I still feel that I cannot afford (or able to justify to SWMBO) to buy a moulded model aeroplane. IMHO - and I know that it is different for other people - moulded aircraft are not especially good value for money - in the pure bang for buck category. I spend as much time flying other low(er) cost aeroplanes - gliders, Classic F3A, Fun fliers etc and I can't see why a moulded aeroplane would give me any more pleasure to fly although I cannot refute the fact that it would be far, far more capable than anything I can produce on my pine building board. 

    The crux of the matter or difference is that to be competitive in the mainstream gliding competitions, you have (or at least it is considered essential) to have a moulded aircraft and I feel that the outlay does put people off - especially as there is apparently no alternative available as a taster. With no alternatives, there is no low cost introduction to thermal soaring for the casual or club flier who just may grow enough interest to want to enter competitions and eventually purchase a modern airframe. My own F3-RES is starting to generate interest at my local patch with several members coming up and asking me about it and the class. Hopefully one or two may get tempted to have a go and if so, I'll divert them to Neil for a kit.. I would guess that 99.99% of the aeromodellers in the UK are sports fliers - if you can attract just 0.1% of that group then you have probably fixed all concerns about diminishing interest in glider competitions

    Apologies - this reads a bit like a rant and its not intended to. I am just trying to express another point of view.

     

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    19 hours ago, martynk said:

    First para - agree wholeheartedly..

    Second para - regarding laser/CNC cut parts. The wing ribs for my O/D F3-RES cost me £25.00 including postage from Belair. I could have cut them myself but probably not as accurately. The total model cost, including cheap LV servos and Rx was about £100. I could have saved money by using a wooden fus if I wanted to.  At the very worst that is a substantial cost reduction on a moulded model of a similar size. By using the super thin wing sections etc at least we are using modern aerodynamics within older technology and demonstrating that the result is viable - within the rules and scope of that particular class.

    I have an income that is above national average. I have to weigh up the cost of my hobby against the demands of family life, holidays, preparing for retirement etc. My aeromodelling hobby is still the one thing that I cherish and I spend in proportion more on aeromodelling than anything else of my monthly allowance - including my other interest - classic Motorcycles (I have 3), but I still feel that I cannot afford (or able to justify to SWMBO) to buy a moulded model aeroplane. IMHO - and I know that it is different for other people - moulded aircraft are not especially good value for money - in the pure bang for buck category. I spend as much time flying other low(er) cost aeroplanes - gliders, Classic F3A, Fun fliers etc and I can't see why a moulded aeroplane would give me any more pleasure to fly although I cannot refute the fact that it would be far, far more capable than anything I can produce on my pine building board. 

    The crux of the matter or difference is that to be competitive in the mainstream gliding competitions, you have (or at least it is considered essential) to have a moulded aircraft and I feel that the outlay does put people off - especially as there is apparently no alternative available as a taster. With no alternatives, there is no low cost introduction to thermal soaring for the casual or club flier who just may grow enough interest to want to enter competitions and eventually purchase a modern airframe. My own F3-RES is starting to generate interest at my local patch with several members coming up and asking me about it and the class. Hopefully one or two may get tempted to have a go and if so, I'll divert them to Neil for a kit.. I would guess that 99.99% of the aeromodellers in the UK are sports fliers - if you can attract just 0.1% of that group then you have probably fixed all concerns about diminishing interest in glider competitions

    Apologies - this reads a bit like a rant and its not intended to. I am just trying to express another point of view.

     

    See this link that shows you can build a model to compete with moulded  models

     

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    'Bang for Buck etc"

    I *knew* I had got that wrong. I kept reading it and it was staring me in the face..Pompous git that I am..

    Apologies.. The point I was trying to make was that to attract newcomers who simply enjoy their sports flying - whether thermal or power, the cost of a moulded aircraft may be perceived as poor value for money - even if it was affordable..I have seen and witnessed the performance of moulded aircraft - both on the slope and on our humble patch, and I agree they are pretty awesome, but I still believe that to attract newcomers into the competitive aspect of our hobby, there has to be an alternative path.

    I am sorry if I put peoples backs up with that comment, it wasn't intended..

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    2 hours ago, EssexBOF said:

    See this link that shows you can build a model to compete with moulded  models

     

    Thanks Brian..

    PM'd..

     

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    58 minutes ago, martynk said:

    'Bang for Buck etc"

    I *knew* I had got that wrong. I kept reading it and it was staring me in the face..Pompous git that I am..

    Apologies.. The point I was trying to make was that to attract newcomers who simply enjoy their sports flying - whether thermal or power, the cost of a moulded aircraft may be perceived as poor value for money - even if it was affordable..I have seen and witnessed the performance of moulded aircraft - both on the slope and on our humble patch, and I agree they are pretty awesome, but I still believe that to attract newcomers into the competitive aspect of our hobby, there has to be an alternative path.

    I am sorry if I put peoples backs up with that comment, it wasn't intended..

    It doesn't put my back up at all. I see where you are coming from with regards to getting people interested to establish a pyramid.  I don't know what goes on at power or general flying clubs as I don't involve myself with heretical acts like flying electric and IC.  :lol:

    With regards to slope soaring, at my club a lot people have mouldies of one sort or another. You don't see a lot in between foam and moulded.  The few times I've been flat field soaring at Malvern, there were a lot of very high end models, but they didn't take part in any fai or national contests. 

    I would be great to see more people get in to gliding via the 2m woodie class, but I remain a pessimist on that one.  I think part of the problem is it seems like a great idea on a lovely summer day, but look out your window now, it's windy and grey.

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    Thanks Pete

    My other main interest in aeromodelling is that I run the UKCAA (Acting Chair, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Events Organiser, Newsletter editor (overdue) etc etc but not Treasurer). In 4 years this has grown to be the largest ACTIVE group of its kind in the world. We are only growing because we are constantly seeking feedback after every event, perform straw polls etc and we listen to what members have to say to make each event better and a little different every time. I have to admit that we are not a contest group although low key contests are now part of our remit and schedule. What we do well I think is to try and make every attendee feel special - its a day for them so they want to come back - and will also bring their friends, This approach wouldn't work for all groups - especially contest only groups but we do have some members who are now prepared to make a 350+ mile round trip just to attend. However, it is a different approach that is reaching the normal club flier and demonstrating that with the right type of event, you can take a sports flier out of their safe Sunday club environment and do something different

    We have no forum but I do regular email updates etc - just to keep people informed of what is happening and make extensive use of FB to broaden the appeal.

    My difficulty is that while I am a band of one - its stopping me do other things that I want to try.. 

     

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    Kent Interclub Glider 2 (Multilaunch) 4 June

    Could I remind anyone who needs to scratch a winching itch that Kent Interclub competitions are flown to multilaunch rules and open to all - come and join us. We normally have more people flying electric than winch launching but there are always at least a couple of winches out and we're happy to have more. Last competition in this series was won by Greg Hayfield flying off the winch.

    More details on the Multilaunch forum:

     

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    Such a shame that f3j will no longer be,, we had some great times when I was competing in the 90's /2000's. 

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