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Typhoon Race 2010
8-10,
October 2010, HONG KONG
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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.
8 October
2010
(Friday)
Practice and half day
competition
Pilot briefing: 7:00am
Contest: 8:00am to
18:00pm
9
October 2010
(Saturday)
Full day competition
Pilot briefing: 7:00am
Contest: 8:00am to 18:00pm
10
October 2010
(Sunday)
Full day competition
Pilot briefing: 7:00am
Contest: 8:00am to 17:00pm
Banquet and Award Presentation: 19:30pm
Contest Director:
Y.C.
Lui
Pilot briefing
will generally be carried out one hour before the contest in the Riverside
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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
and
location map.
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
October
is 24°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
60. Please also note that the start time of the
contest each day is earlier at 8:00am unless otherwise specified. Please see the current
Pilot Entry List.
Deadline:
31
August 2010
(Registration closed due to over
subscription)
Contest Fee:
HK$320 (or US$40)
(This fee includes a
wind jacket, three lunch boxes for the
3-day event and
local transportation from Hotel to the flying site)
Banquet:
HK$320 (or US$40).
19:30pm, 10
October 2010
Venue:
to be announced
For
registration, click Typhoon Race
2010 Registration
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Accommodation
Nearby hotels:
Regal
Riverside Hotel, Shatin
(recommended)
Royal Park Hotel,
Shatin
Hyatt Regency, Shatin
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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
8
October 2010
(Friday)
Time: 19:30-21:30pm
BBQ Reception Night
10
October 2010
(Sunday)
Time: 19:30-22:30pm
Banquet and award presentation.
Details of other
social functions will be available later.
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Sponsors
More sponsors
will be available later.
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Useful Links
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For more information, please contact the
organizer at HKRCSS. |
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