18th
APRIL 2009 LOCAL AIR RALLY
Open to all but especially local clubs Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Lessay, Granville and Maupertus Aeroclubs. The format is based on our September Air Rally click here for details but without any scores for timing it is more relaxed this year!. HINT flying at a constant speed helps to fix your position.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING:
Protractor and Ruler with 1:250,000 scale
Accurate watch /clock (preferably with digital display)
Digital camera with removable memory card eg: (CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD, and xD)
Optional
- for fun only and only if you have one-: GPS
logger Garmin Etrex, Geko or similar
5th April : Latest news we should have enough loggers
for 12 entries
If you interested please email Mark for examples of geo-tagged photos from last year
THINGS YOU DON'T NEED ( WE WILL PROVIDE ): 1:250,000 map
Have a look at the competition description on the rally website
Please aim to arrive in Caen for a briefing at 11:00 french local (10:00UK time 09:00UTC)
We will publish a start order in speed order (fastest go first) and take offs will be at 5 to 10 minute intervals.
There will be a touch-and-go spot landing in Lessay ( to be confirmed) and then return to Jersey for a late lunch eta 13:00 - 16:00. Lasgane £6.50
Providing all the technology works, and Mark has not had a nervous breakdown, results will be announced after lunch.
TO
ENTER, PLEASE EMAIL Mark Dravers at the GUERNSEY AERO CLUB or use the web
form and add a Note that it is about the 18th April Rally. The
cost iis £25 per aircraft to include landing fees in Caen
please include your Name, Registration, declared speed for the Rally and
number for lunch
