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Modelair Hornet AMAC Rules
The model
1. The Hornet is to be built to the plan that was drawn up
by Modelair or M Poletti.
2. The following deviations are allowed.

a. The use of a plastic propeller of the same diameter
as the original balsa one.
b. The use of alternative wheels.
Flying
3. The competition is a precision event that has a target
time set by the contest director in the range of 25-45
seconds.
4. All flights are recorded in seconds and to the nearest
tenth of a second
5. If the flight meets the target time it scores zero.
Any deviation from the target time is added to score
at a rate of 1 point per
second. The model with the lowest score wins.
6. The best of three flights shall determine placings.
7. The closest scores over the best two flights will be
used to break a tie.
Results Modelair Hornet
(Target time 38 seconds. Best of three flights, lowest
number wins)
Score
1. C. Warren 31.1 34.9 37.8 0.2 Left top to bottom:
2. D. Walker. 37.4 30.5 36.1 0.6 Josh Macdonald getting his Hornet away.
3. J. Macdonald 26.8 36.1 35.1 1.9 Mishka Soroka in the process of winding his model which is held by Loise
4. M. Soroka 35.6 35.1 2.4 Meredith. Alan Bright looking on. Charles Warren seen to the left.
5. S. Mauger 29.4 34.7 30.8 3.3 Right top to bottom:
Josh Macdonald being congratulated on making 3rd in the contest.
6. A. Macdonald 30.8 30.4 30.3 7.2
7. H. Macdonald 17.6 25.2 22.6 12.8 Hannah Macdonald’s model was judged best decorated.
Charles Warren a certificate for a well deserved first place.
Second placegetter, Daniel Walker congratulated by Ken Smith.
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