[vanpelham]

The Funston Air Race

The object of the Funston Air Race is to determine who can fly from the Fort Funston launch, south to the Westlake turnpoint, and back to launch in the shortest amount of time. This race is meant to be FUN above all else.
Competition entry donation: $20.00. Entry donation includes a Funston Air Race T-shirt!

The winner of each class will also receive a free Fellow Feathers club membership for the following year, a $65.00 value!
All competitors must possess a current USHPA card with minimum H-3 rating, a current Funston helmet sticker, be at least 18 years of age, and sign the Funston Air Race waiver.

Competitors must tape their assigned number to the undersurface of their wing so the race timers and turn point monitors can identify the pilot. Race organizers will not be held responsible for mistakes made due to inadequate or missing numbers.

Air Race Rules:
Racing will be by glider class, no handicapping, and no adding of ballast.
The four classes will be: Rigid, Topless, King post double surface, and King post single surface. There must be a minimum of two competitors for a class to be valid.

The race window will open when the Launch Director determines that conditions are suitable for racing. At that time free flying will be limited to the Fort Funston cliff north of launch. Free flyers waiting to launch must yield to air race contestants.

The race window will close two hours after it opens unless otherwise determined by the Launch Director.
A maximum of three competitors will be allowed on course at any one time unless otherwise determined by the Launch Director.

Elapsed times will begin when the pilots’ feet leave the ground. Competitors must fly around and above the Westlake turnpoint, a flag placed near the edge of the cliff on the projected north fence line of the octagon shaped house. The pilots’ entire body must clear the turnpoint. (Not just a wing tip). The turn point will have a monitor with a radio, and any pilot not clearing the turn point will be disqualified. (DQ’d)

The elapsed time will end when the nose of the glider passes in front of, and above the Finish pylon, a flag placed at the edge of the cliff at launch.
Conditions permitting, competitors may make two flights, but may re-launch only after all the other competitors have completed their first flights. Competitors must notify record keepers of their intention to re-fly the course. The pilots’ best time will be kept for the records.

Competitors may be disqualified (DQ’d) for violation of International Ridge Soaring Rules, unfair or ungentlemanly conduct, endangering any other pilot or spectator, or any other reason agreed upon by the Launch Director and/or Race Organizer. All decisions by the Race Organizer are final.

See you there..

[dievhart]

thanks, and welcome to forum buddy....
Diev
Edit-we should add a fifth class.....tandem

[JV-Joe]

ill be there for sure! im not quite an h3, but an h1.5... can i donate to receive a shirt?

[topgun21]

I am going to try to make it out to watch, it will be a while before I am a hang 3 :-)

[Skyhighwoman]

I should at least be there. Whether I fly or not time will tell.

Another weekend of family function then lets see if I can get out and fly.


Carm

[mooncricket]

I'm really bummed I can't make it this year.

Make sure someone gets plenty of video!

[noman3]

do i need to spew out more ACP rhetoric.I cant wait to fly with you guys again.

[Frontman]

Yes! Funston fun time!

[srskypuppy]

If most folks pre-register I can be sure to order enough T-shirts to go around!

Please download the entry form, fill it out and mail it with your donation to: Fellow Feathers, 386 Alvarado St, Brisbane, CA 94005-1602

For more info watch this topic: http://www.flyfunston.org/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=1003

Thank you, I hope to see you all flying like stink!
Steve R.

[skypimp]

Book mark this

[srskypuppy]

Air Race update here!

http://www.flyfunston.org/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=2212#2212

[Strand]

Coming from Livermore/Pleasanton, which is the better bridge to take: San Mateo or Bay Bridge?

Google maps gives me two routes that are about the same time-wise.

Thanks!

[srskypuppy]

I'd probably take the San Mateo bridge west, 101 north, 380 west, 280 north, 1 west/SW, 35 north (Skyline), U turn at John Muir, south 0.4 mile to Funston.

Drag Google maps route around and check it out!

[noman3]

are the races still on,its blowing 30 out of the nw

[Skyhighwoman]

Have not see anything but my guess it is blown out. Wonder if they will still have a bbq.

I'll keep my eye open for Mission. If Funston is blown out then Mission is usually a good bet.

[fakeDecoy]

Yes, I'm sure it's still on. 20-30mph is nothing. We launch in 35+mph out there.

[designbydave]

The DxD crew is chillin' at the Days Inn up the street. See you guys out there!

[Skyhighwoman]

It looks like it is backing off guess I'll start to load up.

[day dreamer]

I hope it's good for you guys. Yesterday was sweeet!

[GuitarPilot]

What a super, super, day! I fell in love with the sport all over again. The turn out was fabulous. I would personally like to thank all the people who volunteered for grill duty: the food was great! Too crowded for me to fly, but; it was a spectacle.

Now, let's see the videos......

GP