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Hong Kong F3F Open
2-4 November, 2007
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Full Report is Here |
Organizer
The Hong Kong Radio Control Soaring
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The Contest
The contest will be conducted
according to FAI rules for F3F slope soaring. Each pilot
is allowed to register three models for the contest. The organizer
will try to run as many rounds as possible.
If more than
three rounds were flown the
lowest round score of each competitor will be discarded and the others added
to obtain the final score which will determine his position in the final
classification. If more than
fourteen rounds were flown, the two lowest round scores will be
discarded.
The award is for
individuals.
There will
be a team award and an
award for the best run.
2 November 2007
(Friday)
Practice and half day
competition
Pilot briefing: 8:30am
Training: 9:30am to 11:30pm
Contest: 12:00pm to
17:30pm
3 November 2007
(Saturday)
Full day competition
Pilot briefing: 8:00am
Contest: 9:00am to 17:30pm
4 November 2007
(Sunday)
Full day competition
Pilot briefing: 8:00am
Contest: 9:00am to 17:00pm
Banquet and Award Presentation: 19:30pm
Contest Director:
Kenny Ma
Please meet at
the BBQ ground car park shown in this map for
pilot briefing each morning. |
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The Slope
The venue of the contest is Ma On
Shan east slope which is located in the northeastern part of Hong Kong
territory. The flying site is 340m high with a spectacular view of the charming area of Sai Kung countryside.
The slope can be accessed by a 20-minute easy hike.
For more information, please see the
description.
Please note
that there is a backup slope in Fei Ngo Shan for southerly wind. More
information is in
here.
Note that we have a few more slopes around the territory for different wind
directions, details will be given if needed.
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The Weather
According to
Hong Kong Observatory meteorological record, the average temperature in early November
is 22°C
and the average wind speed is 30km per hour easterly, the most favorable
condition for F3F. |
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The Prizes
Trophies, special
prizes sponsored by r/c manufacturers.
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Champion: |
To be announced |
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1st Runner-up: |
To be announced |
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2nd Runner-up: |
To be announced |
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Best Run: |
To be announced |
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Team Award: |
To be announced |
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Registration
Due to the availability of time
for competition, the number of contestants is limited to
40. Please see the current
Pilot Entry List.
Deadline:
30 September 2007
Fee:
HK$240 (or US$30)
(This fee includes a T-shirt, three lunch boxes for the
3-day event and
local transport from Hotel to the flying site)
Banquet:
HK$320 (or US$40).
19:30pm, 4 November 2007
For
registration, click HK F3F Open Registration
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Accommodation
Nearby hotels:
Regal
Riverside Hotel, Shatin
(recommended)
Royal Park Hotel,
Shatin
Horizon Suite
Hotel, Ma On Shan
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Travel Arrangement
Hong Kong
International Airport is one of the largest and most modern in the world.
There are more than 40 airlines from around the world that fly into the
airport at Chek Lap Kok. Carriers to Hong Kong include: Asiana, British
Airways, Canadian, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Continental,
Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Northwest Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas,
Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic
Useful links:
HKSAR - Immigration
Department
Discover HongKong
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Social Functions
2 November 2007
(Friday)
Time: 19:00-22:00pm
BBQ dinner (with additional
cost of HK$120) in a wonderful setting in Tai Po Country Club. A F3F flight
simulator competition will be arranged before and during the BBQ.
3 November 2007
(Saturday)
Time: 20:30-22:30pm
After a quick dinner, visit Kowloon Peak to see the
beautiful night scene of Hong Kong City and fly r/c planes equipped with
light emitters. A night EPP combat may be conducted!
4 November 2007
(Sunday)
Time: 19:30-22:30pm
Banquet and award presentation.
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Sponsors
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Useful Links
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For more information, please contact the
organizer at HKRCSS. |
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Pilot Entry List |
