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This page will serve as the Pilot Pack for the Wings & X-Class Over Popham race weekend – 8th – 9th June 2024.
Location: Popham Airfield EGHP, Coxford Down, Winchester SO21 3BD – what3words: ///acrobatic.kickbacks.clocked
The site will be open to the public as normal and the field will be available from 19:00 Friday evening for those camping, to set up and get comfortable. There is a cafe and toilets on site. BBQ’s are allowed, providing they are off the floor. There is NO mains power on site, generators are permitted. Ensure you have ample charging capacity with you.
The event will be streamed to the WRL YouTube account, please ensure to keep any adult language to a minimum.
Safety: Please ensure any children with you are supervised at all times when on site. Vehicles are limited to 5MPH. If using BBQ/Fire pits, bring suitable water/fire extinguishers.
All pilots are required to provide proof of insurance, either BMFA is the only insurance provider accepted at this site. All pilots must check in with the race director, where each failsafe will be tested and VTx power will be verified. All wings must display Operator ID’s as required by law. Failure to comply will result in you not being permitted to race.
This site is an active airfield, there will be aircraft entering and exiting the airfield throughout the weekend and these get priority at all times. The height limit is 400ft/120m. If, at any time, the race director calls for pilots to land immediately, ALL pilots MUST land immediately and safely, regardless of where their model may be around the track.
There will be a pilot briefing before each days racing, this is mandatory for all pilots and spotters, it will contain information relevant to that days events.
The Pits – This area is designated for pilots to charge, repair, build etc. It is NOT acceptable to power up your VTx in this zone, unless you have permission from the race director – this may cause an active pilot to crash and/or injure a person!
Launch & Landing Zone – An area will be designated the launch area, it is the pilots choice as to how they wish to launch; by wanging or by using the launch ramps. A failed launch can be attempted again providing the pilot is ready as the race will not be paused or restarted. When landing, aim for the landing zone and do not land by the pilot area as this can cause video loss to other pilots.
Flight Line – This area is where all pilots must remain whilst flying, you may use chairs but please remove them after your round.
Green Zone – This is the parking/camping/spectator area, this is a NO-FLY ZONE, anyone flying in this area will be asked to land immediately. Repeated flying in this area will result in disqualification for the entire event – no exceptions.
Etiquette:
Pilots – Pilots are requested to keep distractions, shouting, swearing etc to a minimum. This is a fun event with families and young children. If you have an issue with another pilot/person, bring your concerns to race control. If you crash out, await the end of the race quietly and when race control calls ‘ALL CLEAR’ then collect your wing as quickly as possible. Once landed, unplug your VTx as soon as possible.
Spotters – Spotters are responsible for ensuring they are ready for the heat they are spotting, typically this will be the heat before them. Liaise with your pilot and check which launch method they require. Once launched, stand/sit next to your pilot, give directions quietly. If your pilot does not make a lap, misses a flag/gate then call ‘NO LAP’.
Race Format:
Time – Each heat will consist of 2 minutes. The start will be indicated by 5 beeps, followed by a final beep. Once the race is over, you have 30 seconds to complete your laps.
Laps – The race is calculated by number of laps, if there is a tie then the fastest within those laps will win.
VTx Frequency Assignment: This race will use the Race Band channel assignment. View channel assignments on FPV Scores below.
Do NOT deviate from your assigned frequency or power output.
Heat Assignment:
View the heats on the FPV Scores site: https://fpvscores.com/events/Q8PW1M8H1w/heats
Schedule:
| Time | Event |
| Saturday 10:00 | Pilot check-in |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Briefing & Track walk |
| 11:30 – 14:00 | Racing |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Funfly |
| 16:30 – 19:30 | Racing |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Funfly |
| Sunday 09:45 | Briefing / Updates |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Racing |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Funfly |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Racing |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Results |
| 17:00 | Funfly |
Track Walk
To be confirmed.
Final Thoughts:
This is a fun hobby, we’re all flying foam planes around, so lets keep it
